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Special Rules

Caterpillar

A unit with Caterpillar may declare movement commands such as Run or Overrun, but cannot move farther than its unmodified Move value during a single movement effect.

Last updated 9 August 2026

How Caterpillar works

A unit with Caterpillar may declare movement commands such as Run or Overrun, but cannot move farther than its unmodified Move value during a single movement effect.

A unit with Caterpillar bypasses relevant Cover and terrain movement restrictions while moving.

A unit with Caterpillar cannot take damage from the Crush special rule.

Example

A unit or weapon with Caterpillar meets the rule's stated condition. A unit with Caterpillar may declare movement commands such as Run or Overrun, but cannot move farther than its unmodified Move value during a single movement effect. Once those steps are complete, play continues normally.

Frequently asked questions

What does Caterpillar do?

A unit with Caterpillar may declare movement commands such as Run or Overrun, but cannot move farther than its unmodified Move value during a single movement effect.

What is the main result of Caterpillar?

A unit with Caterpillar may declare movement commands such as Run or Overrun, but cannot move farther than its unmodified Move value during a single movement effect.

What limits should I remember for Caterpillar?

How Caterpillar works A unit with Caterpillar may declare movement commands such as Run or Overrun, but cannot move farther than its unmodified Move value during a single movement effect. A unit with Caterpillar cannot take damage from the Crush special rule.

What happens after Caterpillar is resolved?

Finish any remaining steps of the current command, attack or timing window, apply the restrictions or lasting effects stated in Caterpillar, and then continue play.

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