Deep Strike Marker tool 6"

A 6-inch Deep Strike rule for Rapid Deployment is a straight measuring stick with a curved exterior, made of methacrylate, measuring exactly six inches, the safety distance that certain miniatures must respect when entering the table from the reserve in Warhammer 40,000 when they have abilities that reduce the standard margin. This 100% compatible tool is cut from 3mm fluorescent methacrylate and is just the right thickness to slide between tightly packed scenery without moving it. Being a rigid piece—not a tape measure—it can be laid flat against a miniature's base and rotated to draw a perfect six-inch exclusion circle in any direction.

For those special Rapid Deployment rules in 10th edition, a unit can deploy “anywhere on the battlefield that is more than 6” horizontally from all enemy miniatures" during your Reinforcement Step. The distance is measured from base to base (or helmet to base on vehicles) on a horizontal plane—height is ignored—so a reliable six-inch gauge is essential.

During the game, the 6" rule speeds up deployment: touch one end with the nearest enemy base, pivot the piece to draw an invisible circle, and instantly locate the nearest legal drop point. Many players use it before starting, surrounding key targets to visualize no-go zones that the opponent will not be able to use on turn 2. The fixed length prevents accidental compression or stretching of a tape, giving both sides identical and verifiable measurements.

Since arguments over “eyeballing” six inches can delay tournaments, referees often recommend or even provide these rulers. A single fluorescent marker is easier to see than faint one-meter markings, so opponents can check distances at a glance instead of measuring multiple times. That consistency speeds up rounds and prevents a unit from ending up ⅛″ too close.

Any unit with Quick Deployment, Teleportation, Null Deployment, or other rules that specify 6″ benefits from the tool—for example, Blood Angels with Descent of Angels, T’au with Airborne Positioning, or Drukhari Raiders with Raid from the Skies. In addition, the six-inch border serves as a quick reference for Advance+Move combinations, reduced Heroic Intervention bubbles, and custom Target Control radii. All in all, the 6″ Rule is a small investment that pays for itself every time reinforcements arrive, keeping your deployments legal and conflict-free.

The GSW version looks like something out of a neon-lit sci-fi cockpit: laser-cut from transparent fluorescent methacrylate, it catches ambient light and glows around the edges, so the engraved markings remain clear even in dimly lit rooms. The 3 mm thickness keeps it perfectly rigid, while the polished bezel allows it to slide between grouped miniatures without scratching the paint.

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