Vehicles

Vehicle Facings

A vehicle's hull or profile shows its facings. When an attack or weapon needs a facing, use the listed facing closest to the attacker, with the defending player breaking an exact tie.

Last updated 9 August 2026

How it works

Each vehicle profile or hull defines the vehicle's listed facings.

When a rule needs a vehicle facing, use the closest listed facing to the relevant attacking model or effect source.

If more than one listed facing is tied for closest, the defending vehicle's controller chooses which tied facing is used.

Rules That Use Facing

Vehicle facing is used for:

Field of Fire Line of Sight source points when a vehicle weapon lists a face.
System damage system type when vehicle damage uses the closest facing.

Facing does not change range, target legality, Cover, Target Lock, damage, or damage allocation unless another rule explicitly says so.

Facing Effects

Energy

Minor System Damage: Cannot use Overcharge
Major System Damage: May only use Move and Shoot commands

Propulsion

Minor System Damage: Cannot use Run or Ramming Speed
Major System Damage: Cannot use Run or Ramming Speed and must pivot using a Move command

Choosing a target

Minor System Damage: All weapons lose Auto
Major System Damage: May only shoot using Snap Fire

Notes

Vehicle facings must be visible or clearly listed before rules that reference facings can be resolved.
If an attack or effect has no clear attacking model or effect source, resolve that source before determining the closest facing.

Example

A vehicle reaches a situation covered by Vehicle Facings. Each vehicle profile or hull defines the vehicle's listed facings. Once those steps are complete, play continues normally.

Frequently asked questions

When does a vehicle use Vehicle Facings?: Each vehicle profile or hull defines the vehicle's listed facings.
What is the main result of Vehicle Facings?: A vehicle's hull or profile shows its facings. When an attack or weapon needs a facing, use the listed facing closest to the attacker, with the defending player breaking an exact tie.
What limits should I remember for Vehicle Facings?: Facing does not change range, target legality, Cover, Target Lock, damage, or damage allocation unless another rule explicitly says so. Facing Effects Energy Minor System Damage: Cannot use Overcharge Major System Damage: May only use Move and Shoot commands Propulsion Minor System Damage: Cannot use Run or Ramming Speed Major System Damage: Cannot use Run or Ramming Speed and must pivot using a Move command Choosing a target Minor System Damage: All weapons lose Auto Major System Damage: May only shoot using Snap Fire Notes Vehicle facings must be visible or clearly listed before rules that reference facings can be resolved.
What happens after Vehicle Facings is resolved?: Finish any remaining steps of the current command, attack or timing window, apply the restrictions or lasting effects stated in Vehicle Facings, and then continue play.

Rule topics

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