Hi,
It was pointed out to me today that if the 4th rank of pikes aided to its charge then they are considered 'engaged' in the following combat and thus during subsequent movements, this 4th rank cannot do any MF1 moves (because 'engaged').
However I do not find this in the rules. The Clarifications do state that the 4th rank Pike are not 'contributing' to combat and thus a target for missiles but nothing on being locked in engagement...
Did I miss anything? Because if this is true, quid about other troops like devastating charges in 2 ranks, will they be 'engaged' as well in the subsequent combat - as the 4th rank pikes ?
Thx for clarifying this.
P215 engaged bases.
From the clarries
CAN YOU SHOOT AT THE 4TH RANK OF PIKE WHEN IT IS IN MELEE? Yes, when it is in melee as they are not
contributing. But you cannot move them around with MF1 moves as they are engaged bases. This gives a
minor opportunity to weaken pike blocks if you can get around their flank to shoot at them. The two effects
are deliberate.
Quote from: tarnowski1 on January 30, 2022, 06:52:37 PM
P215 engaged bases.
Thx - the definition on p215 on the Pike exception is clear now !
But was hidden well :)