u/igotanerection

So I have a question for how the cybernetica datasmiths battle protocols interact with kastelans after the model death. The ability ruling states.

If this model is leading a Kastelan Robots unit, you can select one protocol from those listed below for that unit to enter. Once a unit enters a protocol, it remains in that protocol until it enters a different one

Does this mean if the datasmith model dies they stay in the last protocol they entered or because its a ability of the data smith they lose the protocol after the model dies? Any rules or anything that help clarify this would be greatly appreciated.

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