Hi Paul,Nik,Simon

I think Paul`s query is very valid and Nik`s comment on shooting in previous move is missing the point. An UG is at the end of the line in single file and in the previous move an UG lets say Numidian Light horse move from a non shooting position  into a shooting position 1bw from the flank/rear of the target UG. The target UG is charged by a friendly UG (without shoot and charge characteristic) to the front expecting supporting fire from the Light Horse to soften them up prior to contact. With this interpretation you would never be able to do this and under the rules never get to shoot. I am not sure this is reasonable. Your views please on this situation.

Do not forget all those dedicated chieftains guards. I agree this will open an unnecessary can of worms. Of course the Romans will not get any, as history shows what Emperor would trust the Praetorian Guard.

Thanks Ray, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Simon now knows why I have strange questions about the rules when I am proof reading as I have difficulty with symbols that are used in computing and mathematics to mean something in the middle of a sentence 

Hi All,
I have had the need for guidance on this question in the past and have found constructing an army using internal allies just to complicated for my skill levels. So my answer is not to use armies that would need an internal ally or two.
However I find using and constructing an army with an External Ally very simple.
Therefore I have always thought that the requirements for an internal ally should be the same as an external ally, with the proviso that the totals for each troop type selected in your army  cannot exceed the maximum for that troop type in the army list.

Hi All,

What is everyone`s view on the following

When you use an external ally with compulsory Royal Guards or equivalent, I think these should be an option rather than compulsory for an external ally force.