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Battlefleet Gothic => [BFG] Discussion => Topic started by: Malika on September 10, 2013, 10:10:44 PM

Title: Where are drop pods launched from?
Post by: Malika on September 10, 2013, 10:10:44 PM

So I'm delving into the BFG books again and I notice the lack of drop pods in the rules. Which makes me wonder, from what part of the ship are drop pods launched from? The torpedo tubes? Launch bays?

Title: Re: Where are drop pods launched from?
Post by: timdp on September 10, 2013, 10:36:44 PM

Have seen illustrations showing pods launched from the bottom of the ships, which makes the most sense...

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Title: Re: Where are drop pods launched from?
Post by: Malika on September 10, 2013, 10:39:09 PM

Can these drop pod launch bays also be seen on the models?

Title: Re: Where are drop pods launched from?
Post by: AndrewChristlieb on September 10, 2013, 11:15:27 PM

I dont believe so, its been a while since I took a good look at a Strike cruier or Barge tho so maybe... The pods are represented by a ships ability when assaulting a planet, one of the reasons SM get more assault points than others. 

Title: Re: Where are drop pods launched from?
Post by: horizon on September 11, 2013, 04:31:19 AM

On the Tau Protector from Forgeworld the bays for shuttles and Orca dropships are modelled: it are the ones alongside the front of the wings.
(The kaal bay is for Manta's).