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General Rules
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Setup
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Battle Scenarios
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The Turn
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- Move Command
- Shoot Command
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- Snap Fire Command
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Movement
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Shooting
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Ranged Weapons
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Damage & Rally
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Cover
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Defend and Ditch
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Close Combat
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Melee Weapon Types
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Vehicles
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- Burst Barrier
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Multiplayer
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Special Rules
- Agile
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- Will of the Masters
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Ditch
DITCH is a hybrid command that allows movement while still gaining a temporary Resolve bonus and Critical Damage immunity.
Move up to the unit’s full Move value.
After movement, gain +1 Resolve against the next instance of incoming damage.
All Critical Damage is negated during that instance.
Ditch Use Case:
You need to reposition defensively but expect fire immediately via Snap shot
You want to bait Snap Fire before declaring a Charge
You’re in an exposed position and need survivability
Comparison Table
Feature
Movement
Resolve Bonus
Cancels Criticals
Restrictions
Defend
None
+1 (or +2 in Cover)
Yes
Defend
Ditch
Up to full Move
+1
Yes
Shoot + Run
Interaction with Other Rules:
Snap Fire may target a unit that used Ditch. The Resolve bonus and Critical immunity still apply.
Grievous Damage is still rolled—but Defend may prevent the auto-damage trigger by increasing Resolve above Force.
Commands, Defend, Ditch