Fanatic

If the majority of the models in a unit are Immune to Psychology, the unit automatically passes any Fear, Panic or Terror tests it is required to make. However, if the majority of the models in a unit have this special rule, the unit cannot choose to Flee as a charge reaction.

Note that this special rule does not make a unit immune to any test made against Leadership not stated here.

Fanatics are not placed on the battlefield at the start of the game. Instead, make a note of which Night Goblin units include Fanatics, and of how many they include. These units are referred to as ‘concealing’ units. A concealing unit may release one or more of its Fanatics during any Start of Turn sub-phase.

When a Fanatic is released, it travels through the air to land spinning several feet away from its concealing unit, before embarking upon its erratic journey across the battlefield. To represent this, place the model so that its base is within 3" of its concealing unit and not touching the bases of any other models.

Fanatic Movement: During the Compulsory Moves sub-phase of the turn in which it was released, a Fanatic moves 2D6" in a direction chosen by its controlling player.

During each and every other Compulsory Moves sub-phase, a Fanatic Moves 2D6" in a random direction. If a Fanatic’s movement brings it into contact with a unit (friend or foe), it moves through that unit. Continue to move it in the same direction until it can be placed on the battlefield with its base not touching the bases of any other models.

Note that, unlike other models, Fanatics ignore the 1" rule.

Moving Through a Fanatic: Although dangerous, any unit may move through a Fanatic. Should a unit ever end its move ‘on top’ of a Fanatic, move the Fanatic by the shortest route possible until it can be placed on the battlefield with its base not touching the bases of any models.

Fanatic Ball & Chain: Any unit (friend or foe) that is moved through by a moving Fanatic, or that moves through a Fanatic, suffers D6 Strength 5 hits, each with an AP of -3.

Death of a Fanatic: A Fanatic model cannot be charged, targeted or attacked in any way.

However, the life of a Fanatic is no less dangerous for this. Should a Fanatic find itself lying fully or partially underneath a template (one placed over a nearby unit, for example, or that has scattered), it risks being hit as normal. Additionally, if any natural double is rolled for its movement, or if a Fanatic moves into any difficult, dangerous or impassable terrain, or any type of linear obstacle, it comes to a sudden and terminal stop, and is immediately removed from play as a casualty. Finally, if a concealing unit is destroyed or flees the battlefield before its Fanatics have been released, they are removed as casualties.