Re: SG II rules clarification re: GMS and SAW's mind bender

Steve spake thusly upon matters weighty: 
> > This next ones for the vehicle experts......
> > Question 2. If an MICV has a remote turret containing two rotary
SAW's  
> > with enhanced firecontrol. What die does it roll when attacking 
> > infantry? I can only find heavy weapons VS infantry in the rules and
the
> > rotary SAW's are support weapons, but because they are vehicle
mounted are
> > they now classed as heavy weapons??????
> 
> SAWs are not heavy weapons, regardless of whether they are mounted on
a 
> vehicle or not.
> 
> > Which below is the correct answer?
> > a) Quality + 1D10 Firepower die, bad luck about the extra SAW
> > b) Quality + 2 D10's (2 Firepower die), one for each SAW 
> > c) Quality + 1D8 (Fire control die) bad, luck again for the extra
SAW 
> > d) Quality + 2 D8's (2 Fire control die), one for each SAW
> 
> I would go for (b).

Of course, then I'd have to ask why bother having the firecontrol? 
Maybe I'm a tad more generous, but I'd be very tempted to give
Quality+2d10+1d8. But I'm fairly sure your answer corresponds with 
what one could call 'the official line'. 

Tom.  
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