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5.3.3 Movement to the Rear
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5.3.3 Movement to the Rear
The rules on movement to the rear state that a failure of the discipline test after the second or subsequent move prevents further movement. However, the rules do not state that a failure of the DT causes disorder. They also do not state that there is a modifier to the DT, like the progressive +1 for marching for each result after the second move. For some troops (mounted, non-impetuous FL and skirmishers), moving backwards multiple times seems easier than moving forward. Is that the intent?
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Re: 5.3.3 Movement to the Rear
The progressive +1 is a general modifier that is always applied from the second move (see 5.1).
Also note that disordered S, CL and CM can do one move backwards only - disordered troops cannot march.
You might want to check the movement chart in the alternate QRS. It shows all the possibilities.
Also note that disordered S, CL and CM can do one move backwards only - disordered troops cannot march.
You might want to check the movement chart in the alternate QRS. It shows all the possibilities.
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Re: 5.3.3 Movement to the Rear
Thanks again Jorneto. I missed that the progressive +1 modifier is a general modifier.
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Re: 5.3.3 Movement to the Rear
I do agree kenntak that the phrasing of the rules is a bit misleading in 5.3.3 for units that are capable of multiple backward moves. Nonetheless, the principle of multiple moves is still the same as Jorneto suggests and a DT failure from multiple movement to the rear produces disorder.
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