Boneripper must be within 12" of Thanquol. If, at the start of any friendly turn, Boneripper is not within 12" of his master, then he is programmed to shut down. While shut down, Boneripper cannot do anything at all, and in combat he will be hit automatically and will not strike back. If the game ends while Boneripper is shut down, he counts as a casualty. If Thanquol is slain or flees off the table, Boneripper is removed as a casualty as well.