Hive Commander Question

[Tynskel]

it is not really worth taking the lictor. The power doesn't activate until after the lictor arrives. So, turn 2, comes in on a 3+ (assuming hive commander). IF the lictor comes in on turn 2, you gain the benefit on turn three (1+ to enter). However, IF the lictor does not enter, the benefit is lost. The only time you would re-gain the benefit is if you lost your hive tyrant.

[Tynskel]

and sadly you are not alive while in reserve, you are in a limbo state.

The best point on this is if a Mawloc is reduced to 4 wounds and then returns to reserves does it get to regenerate while in reserve?

Q: Can you cast powers while in reserve?
A: Up to the SW FAQ this answer was no btw.

If your model is in reserve when the game ends it is considered dead, not alive.

1) No, you are still alive, while in reserves.
2) You are not casting a power.
3) your model in reserve is destroyed, after the game ENDS, not before. And this is just for victory conditions, a very narrow scope of application.