My friends and I have been using drop pods quite alot as of late and a few questions have sprung up about deployment of and from a drop pod. I have checked the official FAQ's as well as other forums but cant seem to find any solid rules, just opinions.
Normally, this would not be a problem as we would just agree on a house rule but we have started entering(and I have started running), competitive tournaments, so it would be nice to know which method is more correct.
The questions are as follows:
Are the ramps classed as part of the hull? No
Do the ramps have to be deployed? I'd say yes, but some will argue will not have. I forget the exact codex and wording, but I believe Codex: Space Marines says the doors are blown while Codex: Blood Angels and Wolves do not. But that said it is nicer, and more inaligned with how it should work fluff wise for doors to be blown open. It depends if you play RAW vs RAI, RAW for the non-vanilla (minus Templars b/c I don't believe it is mentioned there), you can keep the ramps up but and for vanilla you have to open them. RAI you should open them
If the ramps do count as the hull, can I legally deploy 2" from the end of them? No
I will be greatfull for any feedback.