Art De La Guerre

Peter · Javelinier Inscrit le: 12 Mar 2017 Messages: 12

Hi

Take the example 1 on page 58. Assume an ongoing melee and it is now the HI turn. Can the HI spend 2 CPs to swing around to contact the pike's flank, thus still conferring a +1 for support but additionally reducing the pike factor to 0 and inflicting the loss of one cohesion per turn?

Thanks in advance.

Peter

Longtooth · Post� le: Mer Mai 17, 2017 6:10 pm Sujet du message:

No.

The HI would have to move forward (into side-to-side contact). On their next turn, the HI can turn to contact the pike's flank.
Jesse

Hazelbark · Magister Militum Inscrit le: 12 Nov 2014 Messages: 1537

Longtooth is correct you cannot swing onto a flank like this. P 51.

Peter · Javelinier Inscrit le: 12 Mar 2017 Messages: 12

Thanks page 51 is indeed a font of knowledge.

So one would first have to spend two points to edge forward, then next turn two points to swing around to benefit from all the nasties!

Peter

Hazelbark · Magister Militum Inscrit le: 12 Nov 2014 Messages: 1537

why 2 CP to edge forward?

It only costs 1 CP because you are in contact.

Then if you wheel into the flank. Meaning your front edge has not passed the enemy rear it will only cost 1 CP.

If you are an un-maneuverable unit and turning 90 degree quarter turn then it is 2 CP.

Peter · Javelinier Inscrit le: 12 Mar 2017 Messages: 12

Good point, I an not find it in the rules but the Reference Sheet states 2 CP if unit is in Melee. However reading the shooting rules implies that a supporting unit is not in Melee.

Thanks

Peter

Longtooth · Post� le: Dim Mai 21, 2017 1:21 pm Sujet du message:

I think you are only in melee if your front edge is in contact with an enemy edge.

Commodore · Post� le: Dim Mai 21, 2017 1:34 pm Sujet du message:

Definition of melee is p50 3rd para
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