Mortis Engine Spirit host

[Archamedius]

Does the spirit host on a Mortis Engine or Coven Throne count as a steed? (Can it attack side and rear arc in close combat)

 

[Powl]

No, they can only attack to the front. Unfortunately...

 

[Skittelz1981]

Powl, care to specify where that is written?

 

[Mad 'At]

In the army list entry (page 95) it is written that the Mortis Engine is "Drawn by: Spirit horde". In the BRB section about chariot it is written that the steed or whatnot pulling a chariot cannot attack units that are engaged to the chariots flanks or rear.

 

[The Sun King]

I did not know that... interesting.

 

[Skittelz1981]

I knew the chariotsteeds are not allowed to attack in flank/rear due to their strapped-up position. i just didnt know that counted for the ethereal ghost horde under the mortis engine that sticks out in the flanks and rear of the model. as well as in the front.

 

[midean]

Unfortunately there is no exception in our rules that would state otherwise so we are stuck with the BrB ruling.

 

[SnEaKyGiT]

Well spotted I didn't know that either, although I don't feel all that bad really as I honestly don't remember their attacks ever wounding anything.

 

[Powl]

Haha, indeed! Those attacks never made a difference anyway for me as well! Sorry for the late reply Skittelz, but it has already been answered, thanks!