Some Dwarf war machines may additionally include an Engineer.
If he part of a Bolt Thrower's crew you may use his BS when firing the Bolt Thrower.
If he is part of a Grudge Thrower or Cannon's crew and the war machine suffers a Misfire you may re-roll a result on the Misfire chart for that weapon.
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