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The tide of war rages, and the armies of warhammer rally under the battle banner |
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Reinforced Line - A close look uses for the reinforced line formation |
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Units 1 & 2 are locked in combat.
This time the line is reinforced by the general on a chariot. The chariot with its advantage of great charging distance stays 12" away from both front units. There is little to no risk of being caught by Units B & C sweeping from combat. |
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Fig7. Units are locked in combat. Unit 3 assumes a reinforced role well behind the 2 front units |
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At this point due to the presence of the general within 12", two possible outcomes can occur |
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Outcome 1 : Units Hold |
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Units 1 & 2 manage to hold due to the general's high leadership.
Wasting no time, the general on chariot charges into the foray. With a charge range of 18",the chariot easily makes it into combat with Unit B. The charging attacks plus the high combat ability of the general ensures victory. |
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Fig8. Units are locked in combat. Unit 3 counter charges |
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Outcome 2 : Unit2 Breaks |
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Units B & C breakthrough. They sweep forward but cannot reach Unit3. Unit 3 charges Unit B on its own turn.
The charging attacks plus the high combat ability of the general provides a high chance of defeating Unit B. |
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Fig9. Unit 3 counter charges unit B |
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As can be seen, the reinforced line provides a backup to a formation in the defensive mode. The front units can also be presented as a lure for opponent charges, fleeing away from charges and allowing the reinforcing unit to counter charge. |
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Lets see and example. |
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