Rules question - smoke, machine spirit

[Ryar]

Ok rules question time!
I've seen this discussion on many forums across the web. Figured I would ask here and see what the consensus is.

I've moved my vehicle 12 inches, I've fired my smoke launchers, and now I would like to fire my multi melta using power of the machine spirit.

So, would you let me?

[Salamander25]

No. Unless it's a big deal to you and then whatever.

[Battle-Brother Cain]

Rule says if a vehicle pops smoke it cannot shoot, even occupants cant shoot, so Im pretty sure this is a moot point but, nope machine spirit cant shoot either.

[Ryar]

Yes, but POTMS states that I can always fire one more weapon than normal.

[Salamander25]

It over-rides it. I've actually seen this FAQed in an official FAQ before, but it's been so long that a version change happened and the FAQ went out of date. IMO it still applies though. The smoke rule takes priority over the MS rule.

[Battle-Brother Cain]

According to Beasts of War, you cant do this maneuver due to the fact that smoke blocks all LOS from the vehicle. Pretty sure that settles that.

http://www.miniwargaming.com/content/shooting-machine-spirit-daily-tips-warhammer-40k-

[Smackaelf]

Smoke replaces shooting

[Guest]

I think this is one of those issues where "common sense", even in a SCI-FI game, should easily be able to determine the answer.

Smoke replaces shooting.