Errata
Pg 38, Undiscovered.
Should read: …the attackers may choose to discard the
card they draw…
Corrected in digital version.
FAQ
What decisions have to be made before rolling the
dice?
Choosing a target for a Shoot or Fight action must be
done before rolling the dice. Also, placing a fighter at the
table edge before moving onto the table.
Apart from that, players can roll their dice for an action
and then decide exactly how to use the results - make
decisions on direction of movement, how to use Medals,
playing cards, etc (apart from certain cards that specify
they must be played before rolling).
During a Fight action do fighters stay 1” apart?
Technically, yes. Imagine the opponents brawling and
stabbing, then breaking apart. Though it doesn't matter
if you want to place them touching while rolling!
Is there an option for a fighter to ‘pass’ their action and
do nothing?
No, you must choose an action from those available
(unless you make use of a particular rule such as the
Hold order card).
If a covert fighter is within 2” of a detected friend, the
rules say they are affected by the Alert marker too. So
are they also given an Alert marker to show this?
No. Note that ‘affected by’ an Alert marker is not the
same as being given one.
Other fighters are affected while within 2” and so count
as detected, but are not given an Alert counter. As soon
as they are further away, they count as covert once again.
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I If a defender ends up with two separate attackers (ie,
not a pair) under close watch at the end of their action,
does the Alarm Level go up 3 or 6?
It would go up +6. Same goes for an attacker and a body,
or two bodies!
However, as the rule states, you only get the +3 once per
attacker (once per body, once per pair). So if two sentries
get close to the same attacker, only the first gets +3.
Essentially, you get +3 for discovering each attacker (or
pair, or body), but they can't be discovered a second time.
If both fighters survive a Fight, what happens next?
1. If the attacker started out covert, they become
detected and are given an Alert marker.
2. If the attack came from the front or the target made a
Defend action (and so turned to face), then they will
both be under close watch by each other.
3. If the attack came from behind and the target could
not defend, then only the target will be under close
watch.
4. If one of the fighters has managed to reposition
somewhere out of sight after a Trauma roll (such
as behind a convenient high wall), they would not
be under close watch. Note that it’s impossible to
reposition behind the enemy you were just fighting.
5. Adjust the Alarm level accordingly.
6. The action is over. Unlike some other games, you don’t
carry on fighting till one party is dead, nor are you
‘locked’ in combat…
7. The next time one of the two fighters is assigned an
action they may choose a Fight action to continue the
combat (or optionally target a more distant enemy if
they pass the Smarts test).
 Alternatively they could back off and shoot.
Remember you need to be 2” away unless firing a
pistol, which isn’t normally a problem unless you’re
surrounded by enemies (who you must stay 1” from)
or in a tight corner against some terrain.
Another option is to run off using an Advance action,
but this depends on passing the Smarts test, as your
melee opponent will almost certainly be the nearest
enemy and you would need to have a convenient
alternative enemy to head towards. Remember
Advance moves go in a straight line and you must stop
if you come within 1” of an enemy, so if the original
enemy is in the way then this won’t work.
Lastly, if an attacker managed to avoid being under
close watch, they might Sneak away hoping to
become covert again!
8. Other fighters are free to target either of the two
original combatants as normal.
If there are friendly fighters in the way when I shoot, is
there a chance of hitting them?
Friendly fighters in the way prevent a clear view (and
could block line of sight entirely). They may be hit by
a Spread or Blast medal effect if they are close to the
target but otherwise there is no danger.
Optional Rules
Presented here are a few ideas that you may like to add
to your games (please share your results on the Facebook
group!).
Get in the Fight!
In some games, it can happen that one or more of the
defender's fighters get stuck on the wrong side of the table,
wandering around in the dark doing nothing useful at all.
Players may find this frustrating, particularly if they are
new to the game and used to having more control (or just if it
happens a lot!), in which case you can use this rule:
After the alarm has been raised, if a defending fighter is
more than 20" from any detected enemy, they can make
a basic Guts test before choosing an action.
If passed, they make an Advance action towards the
centre point of the table. If failed, they must make a
Roving Patrol as normal.
In a mission where the attackers have to get off the
table, do they have to reach the Escape markers or just
the table edge?
They have to reach the table edge. Escape markers
simply give you an option to use the Advance action to
get there faster.
Specific Cards
No Hesitation Veteran card – can this be played after
rolling the dice?
Yes
Are 'One Use Only' Veteran cards discarded after use?
No, just turn the face down. They can still be mastered
and kept for the next battle.
Can the Commandant and Gestapo Officer’s special
rules be used if they are in reserve?
Yes.
Static Sentries
The core game doesn't allow for static sentries who stay in one
place rather than patrolling. This was mainly because it could
be an advantage in certain missions and it seemed more fun
and interesting to have them moving around.
However, if you want to include this in your games, you can
apply the following rules to a single sentry (or pair):
After deployment, choose one deployed sentry
(preferably near to an objective or suitable piece of
terrain such as a guard post or a gate).
When that sentry makes Patrol Route actions they don't
move. They may turn and/or recon as normal.
The sentry makes Advance actions moving as normal.
After moving out of position for any reason, the next
time they make a Patrol Route action they will move
back towards their original spot.
When the alarm is raised, these rules no longer apply.