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+++ missile-fire [2025/09/24 12:14] (current) – [MISSILE FIRE] fantasyadmin
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 ===== MISSILE FIRE =====
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 All missile fire occurs simultaneously in phase
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 All ranges, firing factors and modifiers are listed on
-the Profile Sheets. Each race has different firing
+the [[profile-sheets|Profile Sheets]]. Each race has different firing
 abilities and this is reflected by the varying range
 classifications, firing modifiers, and different Ranks
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 If a race does not have a particular weapon listed on
-the Basic Firing Percentage Chart on its Profile
+the Basic Firing Percentage Chart on its [[profile-sheets|Profile
-Sheet, it is not allowed to use that weapon.
+Sheet]], it is not allowed to use that weapon.
 ===== ACQUIRING A TARGET =====
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 figures.
+===== A GUIDE TO THE FIRING MODIFIERS =====
+There are lots of factors which influence how well
+and accurately a unit fires and these are to some
+degree reflected by the Firing Modifiers on the
+Profile Sheets. Below is an explanation of each
+modifier.
+==== TARGET IS A CHARACTER OR IN OPEN ORDER ====
+The smaller the target or the more widely
+dispersed it is, the harder it is to hit. As a result this is
+a minus modifier.
+==== TARGET MOVED 10 CMS PLUS THIS TURN ====
+If a target moves significantly, it will force the firing unit to adjust its aim and therefore reduce the
+effectiveness of the firing. As a result, this is a minus
+modifier.
+==== TARGET IN LIGHT, MEDIUM OR HEAVY COVER ====
+The more cover the target has the harder it is to hit.
+These three modifiers reflect that fact and are
+consequently minus modifiers. They are not
+cumulative so you need only apply the relevant one.
+Thus a unit behind a wall receives the benefit for hard
+cover only and not light and medium as well.
+==== TARGET EQUIPPED WITH SHIELDS ====
+This modifier reflects the target's use of shields, if
+it possesses any, to deflect or intercept incoming
+missiles. As a result this is a minus modifier.
+==== TARGET HAS ARMOURED MOUNTS ====
+This modifier applies to cavalry with armoured
+mounts only and reflects the fact that the armour
+will reduce the effectiveness of missile fire. As a
+result it is a minus modifier.
+==== PER RANK OF TARGET ====
+The more ranks a target has the easier it is to target
+and hit as any fire which overshoots the front rank
+will hit soldiers in the ranks behind. For the
+purposes of this modifier all ranks, including partial
+ranks are counted. What constitutes a rank on a
+target depends on the angle of fire and the
+disposition of the target.
+==== TARGET IS MOUNTED OR ON A VEHICLE ====
+The larger the target is the easier it is to hit. As a
+result this is a positive modifier.
+==== TARGET IS A MONSTER ====
+Monsters are large targets and therefore easy to
+hit, so this is a positive modifier.
+UNIT FIRING ARE A CLASS
+Experienced, well trained troops are better at
+aiming and are not easily disturbed by the pressure
+of battle. This positive factor reflects these facts.
+UNIT FIRING ARE C CLASS
+Poorly trained or green troops will not react to
+battle stress well and as a result the accuracy of their
+firing will suffer, so this is a minus modifier.
+==== UNIT FIRING ARE MOUNTED ====
+Firing from a horse, wolf, pig or monster is
+difficult because the creatures movement affects the
+firers aim, as a result this is a minus modifier.
+==== UNIT FIRING ARE ON A MOVING VEHICLE ====
+Firing from a moving vehicle such as a boat or
+wagon, also affects accuracy adversely, so this is a
+minus modifier as well.
+===== DRAGON FLAME ATTACKS =====
+Flame attacks are carried out in phase eight of the
+game turn and occur simultaneously with all other
+firing. Flame attacks are not subject to any move and
+fire restrictions. Casualties from flame attacks are
+not resolved by the method used for other missile
+attacks.
+When on the ground, creatures that possess flame
+attacks may only fire at targets on the ground or at
+Combat Height. When flying at Combat Height,
+demi-dragons and other creatures that breathe fire,
+may only engage in flame attacks on targets on the
+ground, or at Combat Height. They cannot make
+flame attacks on creatures at Flight Height. When at
+Flight Height fire breathing creatures can only
+make flame attacks on other creatures at the same
+height or at Combat Height.
+When a monster breathes fire in phase eight, the
+appropriate template (i.e. the Flame Template), is
+placed with its narrowest end touching the front
+edge of the creature's base and may be swung to any
+angle to maximise effect.
+Any infantry or cavalry figure whose base is either
+partially or totally covered by the template is liable to
+become a casualty. Roll one D100 for each figure
+involved and if the result is below or equal to 60%
+that figure has been killed.
+In the case of a monster or character whose base
+falls partially or totally under the template, roll one
+D100 to see if the flame hits the target. If it does the
+target will suffer one wound and must refer this to
+the relevant Character or Monster Hit Table.
+The only exception to this rule occurs when a
+character, unit or monster is magically protected
+from flame attack. The protection will never be
+% but whatever the protection factor is, it is
+taken off the flame attacks usual percentage chance
+of hitting before the D100 is rolled. All fire breathing
+monsters are protected from flame attack as if they
+were wearing Armour of Fire Repulsion.
+[[combat|CHAPTER 9. COMBAT]]