Black Templar Question

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Hey Stelek,

I play Black Templars and need some psychic defense as pointed out by http://www.yesthetruthhurts.com/2009/12/hint-something-you-want-in-your.html . I picked option #1, the basic Brother-Captain. The problem is, because my army list is entirely mobile, I don't want him slogging on the board since he's a rather juicy target.

As you know, he can only ride in a Land Raider because of his forced choice of terminator armor. Unfortunately, if I stick him in one of the Land Raiders in my army, he'll join the Assault Terminator's squad...and forcing them to use the nice Furious Charge rule. While I understand on the top of pg. 67, 2nd column of the rulebook is says that you can disembark the IC and squad separately solving that issue with Furious Charge. Or more likely, leave him in the LR while the Termies get out.

BUT...and my question to you is: Can he use his Psychic Hood while embarked in a Land Raider? I cannot find any references in the rules, FAQ, or otherwise saying he cannot. As such, I would assume he can because he doesn't need to target anything and wouldn't be hampered by the lack of LOS the Land Raider provides (like a shooting psychic power would be). But perhaps I'm wrong, so I want to check before I include him in the army. Please help me out! I eagerly await your response. :D

Thanks in advance!
Black Templar Marshal In Need Of Help

Reply:

You'll find it under the rules section dealing with transports.

His hood works from within it by tracing range to the vehicle he is within.

And no,the Doom of Malablahblahnooblover does not affect you.

;)