The context is coordinated orders: In a Coordinated Order, all participants must declare the same sequence of Skills, but can perform the same Skills differently. Consequently, in a coordinated BS Attack each participant would be able to choose his own weapon and apply its effects. For example, one of the troopers could use his Combi Rifle, another throw a Grenade, a third one shoot with her Flash Pulse, and the fourth employ his Chain Rifle, since all these count as a BS Attack. Deployable Weapons are not mentioned, so I was wondering if they qualify as a BS Attack as well.
No, each Deployable has their own skill and none are described as BS Attacks. This has the unfortunate side effect that you can't coordinate different types of deployable either. The exception is Drop Bears/Mine Dispenser/Pitcher that can be used as BS Weapons, but because you must use the same target mixing them with other weapons doesn't really work, as if you're targeting a trooper you can't place the equipment as the trooper is in the way.
So far so good, thanks! A follow-up question regarding this paragraph: If one or more of the participants in the Coordinated Order is unable to complete any of the Short Skills of the Order, then they only complete those they can. However, for the purposes of ARO generation, these troopers count as having declared all Short Skills of the Order. Are all participating units required to at least theoretically complete the chosen short skill? Say, I declare a coordinated order with Joan using her Inspiring Leadership, which requires her to be part of that coordinated order, plus 3 Bolts with Drop Bears. Could I declare Move + deploy/throw drop bear, even though Joan doesn't have a deployable/throwable weapon? Would this be considered an incomplete short skill?
Correct, Joan would simply Idle as she can't perform the chosen skill. Also note that there will only be space for one Drop Bear at the target point, but all the Bolts will expend ammunition whether or not they can successfully place a Bear.
Are you sure about the last part? This is from the rules for Drop Bears: You do not need a target to throw a Drop Bear as a Throwing Weapon, simply point the desired location and make the corresponding Roll. If you pass the Roll, the Drop Bear is successfully deployed, placing a Mine Marker (MINE) at the Conclusion of the Order, and becomes an Anti-Personnel Mine. They are also marked as "Targetless". From Coordinated orders: If one of the Skills of the Coordinated Order demands a target, all troops must act against the same single target. So, technically, Drop Bears should not be covered by this particular sub-rule, should they?
N3 Frequently Asked Question FAQ Version: 1.1 Q: How does the Targetless trait interact with Coordinated Orders or with increased Burst in reaction, for example when throwing Smoke Grenades is it necessary to target the same point? A: Yes, in both cases.
