RE: [DS] Unit Question

Yes, a DS unit can have more than one kind of element.	You have to
watch
what you mix together though.  1 GMS tank, 2 SLAM tanks & 2 HVC tanks is
a
good mix; 3 Artillery, 1 ZAD, 1 supply truck is a good unit.  Mixing
Artillery and GMS or having different motive types isn't.

With the force you want below, it does work within the rules, but
tactically, you're probably better with 2 separate units, as they have
entirely different mission profiles.  
A size 2 VTOL with 2 stands and a GMS/L can stand alone.  The gunships
should be used as tank hunters to seek and destroy ZAD units, Command
units
and enemy artillery.  I've found them to be too fragile for the main
battleline.

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Casquilho, Daniel [SMTP:Daniel.Casquilho@disney.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 3:16 AM
> 
> I have read the rules twice through and am now attempting to create a
> "force". I did run into one question, can a "unit" have more then one
kind
> of "element" in it? 
> 
> I was thinking of having a unit with 2 AV6 VTOLS with 1 four men stand
and
> 1
> two men stand each, and 2 AV9 VTOLS. That would give me a unit with
four
> troop elements and four VTOL elements. I was thinking the infantry,
> mounted
> inside the two transport VTOL and the two gunship VTOL would use their
> speed
> to "react" and go to where they where needed. If the situation
required,
> then dump the infantry on spot or if need be, hit the problem with
"fly
> by"
> type attacks etc.
> 
> Would this work within the rules? 
> Even if it works within the rules would it work as a unit on the
table? 
> Should I just keep the troops as their own unit and the VTOLS in their
own
> units?
> 
> Thanks for your help. 
>