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Post subject: Termites and Moles  Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 12:05 am |
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Hello all.
Quick question from reletivly new player.Are Termite and Moles any good in an IG army? Pros and cons would be appreciated. I'm trying to obtain some as I think the idea behind them is pretty cool, however am I wasting my time and money? 
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 3:35 am |
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I have Termites, Mole and a Hellbore in my IG, SM (BA) and Squat Forces. ?Have used them a number of times. ?I deploy them just like Dropships, Thunderhawks (choppers), etc. ?Vertical Envelopment - instead of "Death from Above" (the Airborne motto), with Tunnelers it's "Death from Below" ! ?Same concept ! ? And if you're very skilled (and a little lucky), you can use both forces together ... ?
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 7:44 am |
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I think you also need to think about the rules set you are using. With some they are better then others.
Cool models though.
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 2:28 pm |
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If you are using strict GT rules from Epic A, they are 'count as' models, usually chimeras. In non GT games, they can be used as L4 said, utilizing the drop pod rules. That being said, I would strongly suggest coming up with your own stats and rules for their use in your own games, since in the Epic A book, they all lack any weapons! Even the mighty Hellbore! Which is kinda goofy in my opinion. But that is the way they wrote it. Feel free to change it all you want. 
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 4:08 pm |
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Remember the old Mole Mortar? Now in my mechanically-enhanced (or otherwise) mind I see the Hellbore and Mole as troop-carrying 'submarines' which operate below ground, firing Mole Mortar shells instead of torpedos. With the smaller Termite being akin to an X-craft (but larger) transporting commando squads. Or deploying charges under enemy fortifications/Titans? Or being used as unmanned demolition mines? Special rules persons, any ideas?
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 8:14 pm |
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We use the SM1/Codex Titanicus rules with little modification. And all Tunnelers are armed ! ?Standby ... I'll go to the W/D Index and give you the old issues those are in ... Termites & Moles issue 116 and Hellbores issue 130. Hope that helps ?!
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 11:35 pm |
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sat May 29, 2004 3:52 pm |
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Check out Ebay ! Mint CI & Hellbore in the UK ! ? Cheap !
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 2:59 am |
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Quite magnanimous of you "P" !
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 3:07 am |
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Indeed ... it is obvious to even the most casual observer ... 
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Mon May 31, 2004 11:44 pm |
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At last i'm in possesion of some termites, with hopfully moles to follow:)
Prices seem to be all over the shop???
It is good to see that 'P' left some for the rest of use poor rank and file:D
Cheers.
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Post subject: Termites and Moles Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2004 12:16 am |
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| Quote (penal battalion @ 31 2004 May,15:44) | At last i'm in possesion of some termites, with hopfully moles to follow:)
Prices seem to be all over the shop???
It is good to see that 'P' left some for the rest of use poor rank and file:D
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Glad you got some. It is always nice to deside you want something and then find it.
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