Cover against GML?

[Levitas]

If a unit is hit by a Guided Missile, do they get cover from the blast for the purpose of their armor rolls?

Every time I play this I get different views on it, so wanted to get it cleared up.

[Cervantes3773]

I've always played it as no, unless it's against a sapper, who has cover from every direction.

[IJW Wartrader]

What Cervantes said, as far as I'm concerned. As the missile can take any route 'directional' cover isn't going to help.

[Levitas]

Thanks gents!

I've actually given cover most of the time, but the target usually went down anyway so i guess it evened out.

[Cervantes3773]

Thanks gents!

I've actually given cover most of the time, but the target usually went down anyway so i guess it evened out.

Yeah, unless you have total immunity and/or ARM 8+, three DAM 14 armor checks are going to cook you with, or without cover.

[Wax]

I would think that models only hit by the template could claim cover based on the epicenter of the blast.

[IJW Wartrader]

Sure, that would be standard. it's just the target that would be denied cover unless they're a Sapper or you've written extra rules for bunkers/foxholes etc.

I've a dim memory of Nanoscreens also helping if the target had SS2 to be able to get a reaction.

[sepsitorizedmook]

If you can duck or dodge (and possibly dip or dive) you can reposition the Nanoscreen, but since it's restricted to base contact it's probably a bit of a roll off/hand-shake situation.