If a target is straddling a range bracket, IE his base is both in range 1 and 2, can you use a weapon with a range 2-3 against him?
Minimum range
No. The range to a ship is the smallest range bracket some part of that ship occupies.
General, Page 9: When the rules refer to a ship being “at Range 2,” it means that the closest part of the intended target’s base must fall under the “Range 2” section of the range ruler.
Secondary Weapons, Page 19: In addition to being inside the attacker’s firing arc, the closest point of the target ship’s base must fall within the weapon range shown on the card.
Nope, page 19 core rules.
Example: Proton torpedoes can only be used to
attack an enemy ship that is at Range 2–3. They
cannot be used to target ships at Range 1 or
beyond Range 3.
awwww ninja
Edited by zingerwhip
From the rulebook, Page 9:
To measure range, place the Range 1 end of the range ruler so that it touches the closest part of the attacker’s base. Then point the ruler toward the closest part of the target ship’s base that is inside the attacker’s firing arc. The lowest section (1, 2, or 3) of the ruler that overlaps the target ship’s base is considered the range between the ships.
So no, if any part of the target's base is closer than the minimum range of the weapon or effect (2-3 in your example, such as an HLC or Proton Torpedoes) then the target is at range 1 and cannot be targeted by that weapon/effect. The good news is, your target is at range 1, bonus attack die on your primary!
*Whoa, double ninja'd!
Edited by TheMandalorianCandidate