Ork Warbikes (WD229 )

Troop Type    WS    BS     S    T    W    I     A    Ld  Sv
Boyz                  4       2       3   4(5)  1    2     2     7    6+

Nob                   4       2       4   4(5)  2    3     3     7    6+

Boyz are 30 points each, Nobz +22 points.

Squadron:  The Squadron consists of 3 to 5 Ork Warbikes.

Weapons:  Twin Linked Big Shootas.

Options:  Some Warbikes are stripped of their Big Shootas and their riders fight as pure assault troops instead.  In this case the Warbikes cost 20 points and the riders are armed with Sluggas and additional close combat weapons.

Character:  At an additional cost of +22 points one of the bikers may be upgraded to a Nob.  The Nob may be given additional equipment allowed by the Ork armoury with the exception of Mega Armour.

Special Rules

Short Ranged:  The bouncing, rattling progress of Warbikes is not conducive to hitting accurately at long range.  Therefore the Warbikes' Big Shootas are limited to a maximum range of 18".

Hard to Hit:  As Warbikes careen across the battlefield they kick up vast quantities of dust and oily exhaust fumes.  This gives them a 5+ Saving Throw as if they were in cover.  Furthermore, if an enemy shoots through a unit of Warbikes to hit another Ork unit behind it, the Ork unit behind counts as in cover too.  The Warbikes' pollution cover has no effect in close combat.

Psycho Blastas: In an assault warbikers use their Big Shootas to blast the enemy at point blank range, breaking through their lines in a storm of shells and shrapnel. This means that Ork Warbikes charging into close combat strike first and make a shooting attack on the enemy in the first round instead of fighting normally.   (ie, roll 3 dice, hitting on a 5+ but with a reroll to hit, any hits are resolved with a Strength of 5).  Once the Warbikes have resolved their shots their opponents may fight back.