A ruling is an official clarification on the way an ambiguous rule or card text should be interpreted.
A ship using an action replacing attacking when they are unable to attack
Ruling issued on November 19th 2024
Situation:
A player deploys the Neutral ship Mobile Base, which has the keyword Slow, preventing it from attacking the turn it is deployed. The Mobile Base also has an action stating that if the action is used, the ship cannot attack that turn. Can the player use this action on the turn it is deployed?
Ruling:
Yes, the action does not require the Mobile Base to be able to attack. It can be used on any turn, including turns when the Mobile Base is unable to attack.