Engagement

Core Rule

A model is engaged when it is within the engagement distance of an enemy model, as defined by the normal engagement rules.

Engagement State

• A model is engaged if it is within 1 inch of an enemy model.
• A unit is engaged if one or more of its models are engaged, where the relevant rules treat engagement at unit level.
• A model may be engaged with more than one enemy model or enemy unit at the same time.
• A unit may be engaged with more than one enemy unit at the same time.

Determining Engagement

• Engagement is determined from the current battlefield position of models.
• Engagement is not limited by which unit declared the current command.
• If movement, charge, casualty removal, or another rule changes model positions, re-check engagement using the updated battlefield state.

Effects of Engagement

• Engaged models may be restricted from making ranged attacks unless a rule explicitly states otherwise.
• Engaged models are eligible for melee interaction according to the close combat rules.
• Any additional engagement-based restrictions should reference this file rather than redefining engagement elsewhere.

Multi-Unit Engagement

• If a model is within 1 inch of enemy models from multiple units, it is engaged with all relevant enemy units.
• If a charge, Intervene, or another rule causes contact with multiple enemy units, apply engagement to all relevant units created by that contact.
• Engagement itself does not choose attack targets or resolve melee order unless another rule states otherwise.

Resolution Notes

• Engagement is a game state, not a command.
• Close combat uses engagement but does not own the definition of engagement.
• Shooting may reference engagement restrictions, but does not define engagement.

Notes

• This file defines engagement only.
• Use core/close_combat.md for melee resolution.
• Use core/shooting.md for shooting legality and attack resolution.