Expendables - how many ranks

[daveparish]

Expendables like scythed chariots are Devastating Chargers. But Dev Charger only gives a plus in two ranks. Is the idea that they would usually be used in two ranks of figures? The reason I ask is that I thought the historical accounts had them strung out in a thin line (more like single rank) for charging. Is there a case for giving them the plus in single rank (rather like warwagons and elephants can shoot at full effect with a single rank)?

[nikgaukroger]

They'll still get the (S) if in a single rank so it is not devoid of benefit - just don't get the charge combat claim.

[daveparish]

Yeah but they'll probably be on a white or black dice - so they can only get an S which changes to a Skull for expendables and so has a Shatter anyway (which is fine - the 1 in 6 chance of a big hit seems right) but means that the Dev Charger does nothing for them unless they are in 2 ranks.

[daveparish]

Oh OK I'm not quite right about that - they get a skull on an S but that still needs them to be a Dev Charger for that Skull to give them a Shatter. I'm confusing myself - ignore me!

[Simon Meg-Meister]

Yes it gives them the S effect and is better wide in 1 raw without there factor.
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