Command Phase

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►Multiple Battle-shock Rolls BATTLEFIELD MORALE The morale and organisation of troops can waver and break during battle. This is checked using battle-shock rolls, most commonly in the Command phase. Failing such a roll represents the unit's courage faltering due to taking casualties or through other disruption, reducing its battlefield effectiveness. Similarly, some rules will require you to check a unit's readiness by making a leadership roll. 9

DATASHEETS Each unit has a datasheet that explains how it functions in battle. Here you will learn how to use datasheets when preparing your army and playing games. 1. DATASHEET NAME

08.01 Rules that are triggered at the start of the Command phase are resolved now. 2. GAIN CORE CP 08.02 Both players gain 1 Command Point (CP). 3. BATTLE-SHOCK 08.03 The active player must now make one battle-shock roll (

08.04 Rules that are triggered in the Command phase (excluding those that are triggered at the start or end of this phase, when gaining Core CP, or by battle-shock rolls) are resolved now. 5. END OF COMMAND PHASE 08.05 Rules that are triggered at the end of the Command phase are resolved now, in the following order: 1. First resolve rules triggered at this point other than mission rules. 2. Both players then consult their mission; if one or both players have achieved any aspects of their mission that are triggered at this point, resolve them now. The Command phase is resolved by following these steps: 1. START OF COMMAND PHASE 2. GAIN CORE CP 3. BATTLE-SHOCK 4. COMMAND ABILITIES 5. END OF COMMAND PHASE In the Command phase, both players gain Core CP, then you check the combat readiness of your forces and use any strategic-level abilities you may have. 08 COMMAND POINTS Command Points are a valuable resource you can spend to use stratagems (15). The Gain Core CP step ensures that both players gain 1CP each turn. While these are termed Core CP here, they are Command Points like any other. Other rules sometimes mention 'Core CP' when referring to these Command Points. 30