Zombie Pack Qs

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Recently I got the Zombie Pack. A real gem. I've read through the rules and the scenarios, and I have some questions -- either for the designers or for any who have played the scenarios.

Z1.2 Zombies are always Berserk as per A15.4. The rules state that ML is 10 for Berserk units, but the scenario cards use a mixture of Zombie MMCs with ML of 7 or 8. Does the counter ML override A15.42? Or does A15.42 override Zombie counter ML? (i.e. is the counter mix mainly to get the appropriate number of 2 FP MMCs?)

Can Zombie SMCs (heroes/leaders) be created via HOB results? If yes, how are such SMCs distinguished from Alpha Zombies (Z1.4)?

Why are Zombie Crews mentioned (Z1.1) when they cannot (presumably) use vehicles?

That's all for the moment.

Alan

[Dave Lamb]

Z1.2 Zombies are always Berserk as per A15.4. The rules state that ML is 10 for Berserk units, but the scenario cards use a mixture of Zombie MMCs with ML of 7 or 8. Does the counter ML override A15.42? Or does A15.42 override Zombie counter ML? (i.e. is the counter mix mainly to get the appropriate number of 2 FP MMCs?)

A: They always use the morale of 10. They don't break and instead CR. Also, remember that they are always subject to Hazardous Movement in all fire phases (zombies don't duck). Since they don't shoot back either, they are always best to encounter out in Open Ground, with no TEM benefits. The Zombie scenarios tactics are almost completely contrary to the standard game. I find a nice, open field (or street) to set up in to be best. Staying just out of range of their 3 MF really helps too.

Can Zombie SMCs (heroes/leaders) be created via HOB results? If yes, how are such SMCs distinguished from Alpha Zombies (Z1.4)?

A: I don't believe so.

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Thanks, Dave. I was thinking along those lines but I wanted to be sure. I take it then that the only way for a Zombie SMC to be created is via Infection of a Human SMC.