Art De La Guerre

gregfilip · Légionaire Inscrit le: 15 F�v 2017 Messages: 109

Distance between unit A and unit 2 is less than 1 UD.
Can legion unit 1 charge A frontally conform as much as possible ,and then unit 2 hit B in the flank?
thnx.

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lionelrus · Post� le: Jeu Mar 23, 2017 7:42 am Sujet du message:

yes, she can charging and masking ZOC.
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gregfilip · Légionaire Inscrit le: 15 F�v 2017 Messages: 109

Ramses II · Post� le: Jeu Mar 23, 2017 11:03 am Sujet du message:

If the gap between 2 and A is not big enough for 1 to fit in, 2 gets displaced "the smallest distance possible" moving backwards slightly, so it would always be possible for 1 to charge A.
However, you should note that 2 must be able to conform correctly on B (corner to corner) in order to be a legal contact. This would leave 2 extending slightly to the rear of B, or up the picture towards A, a position very similar to the diagram before 1 moves.
In this case, 1 and 2 seem to be square, and if the gap between 2 and A is less than 1 UD, 2 will be displaced backwards by the initial charge of 1, giving insufficient space for it to conform legally on the flank of B.

Regarding a flank attack, you are correct that B turns to face 2 immediately after the initial round of mêlée (this was clarified in the FAQ).

If 2 and B are in flank-flank contact, 2 may conform for free attacking B on the flank. However this is not a charge, so 2 does not gain a bonus for Impact. Otherwise the factors for the initial melee are the same.