Sneakers? Do I understand them correctly?

[dervel]

Ok, I have not used these yet, and the rules seem to indicate that they move and are treated exactly like other troops except for these key differences..

1) They can pass through enemy and friendly troops (regardless of orientation I assume?)
2) They do not fight back against any other troops except other Sneakers, Generals, or Strongholds?

So other than that they can move in formation? Be engaged in combat or be shot at by any unit on the board? Do I have that correct?

[Ammianus]

HI dervel,
I don't have an answer for you -but- did you try the advanced search?
Using sneaker in the HOTT column? Lot of discussion there.

[Alan Saunders]

Originally Posted by dervel

Ok, I have not used these yet, and the rules seem to indicate that they move and are treated exactly like other troops except for these key differences..

1) They can pass through enemy and friendly troops (regardless of orientation I assume?)

Essentially correct.

2) They do not fight back against any other troops except other Sneakers, Generals, or Strongholds?

I'm not sure what you mean by 'fight back'. They still roll a dice in combat, but if they win they don't affect the enemy element unless that element is a general, a Sneaker or a Stronghold.

So other than that they can move in formation? Be engaged in combat or be shot at by any unit on the board? Do I have that correct?

Correct.

[snowcat]

Sneakers - best element on the table; unfortunately they're rarely worth it.

[dervel]

Alan,
yup exactly what I meant... i.e. they roll for their "defense", but do not impact most units.

basically there is very little description of this unit. I guess what is there is sufficient, sounds like I undertand them correctly.

Thanks guys..

[snowcat]

Alan has made good suggestions about ways to improve the worth/viability of Sneakers in HOTT relative to their 3AP cost. Search in HOTT here and on the HOTT Yahoo group.

[Bobgnar]

I cannot remember, and rules not here. Can Sneakers give overlaps or Flank and Rear contact that destroys loser?