The warseer folks seem to think the ability IS a shooting attack.

Gymbol wrote:The warseer folks seem to think the ability IS a shooting attack.

that is entirely baseless, though, isnt it?
(or have i missed an FAQ/Errata?)

~ Tim

I dunno. When does it happen? (no codex)

it happens in the shooting phase, its called a power, requires line of site and can't be used on a unit in close combat. It sounds just like a shooting attack, but doesn't specify as such.

was lash of submission specified as shooting?

doesn't mtter, if it sounds like shooting its shooting

believe me, having spoken to GW HQ bods and refs about all this, it will a shooting power.

the Deceiver doesnt have any psy-powers, or ranged weapons - he just has a special rule that can be used in the Shooting phase (just like he has rules he can use in the Assault phase), that isnt even instead of shooting. by RaW he can Run and still use it, use it while in CC, or use it and charge a different unit.

~ Tim

Yep - there doesn't appear to be many restrictions on the ability.