There is another set of rumors going around that originate from Larry over on Bols, and I thought it was wise to touch on them. So while I am not going to go into them, here is the latest from Bell of Lost Souls regarding 7th edition.
Please remember that these are rumors, salt is required.
via Larry Vela on Bols
-The initial rulebook is said to be another "telephone book" in the 500pp+ size. So look for something on par with what 6th looks like.
- It would appear to be the standard 40K edition rollout pattern we have seen from GW time and again. Look for the rulebook to rollout first next month to entice all the existing players, with the updated starter boxed set later in the summer to double-dip the mini collectors and get the latest and greatest into the hands of new players. August was the last reported date for that.
- Look for all the standard accessories to get new fancy incarnations such as the plastic templates, cards, play markers.
- The only word on rules so far is to look for Escalation to get merged into the core ruleset.
Immediately after 40K 7th is released, Orks are hot on their heels.
First up - Percentage FOC limits (like in Warhammer Fantasy):
40%+ Troops
10%-30% HQ (single character HQ Warlords can break this limit)
<20 elite="" i="">
<25 fast="" i="">
<25 heavy="" i="">
<25 i="" lords="" of="" war="">
<20 fortifications...can="" fortifications="" i="" multiple="" take="">
<25 allied="" allies="" army="" detachments="" formations="" i="" or="" secondary="">
<50 army="" formations="" i="" primary="">
Firing at Flyers altered: Snap shot at flyers remains, but the firer can gain bonus to hit if unit remained stationary.
Firing by Flyers altered: Flyers who move above a certain speed (I would assume Cruising speed) suffer a to-hit penalty vs ground targets.
Flyer Movement altered:
-One turn up to 90 degrees at any point during movement
-Two turns up to 90 degrees (each) at any point during movement for Vector Dancer