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Requirements: Tribune or better.
Retreat %:
45-60%
Outcomes:
If the battle gets to the first Infantry Phase or beyond before a side retreats,
losses suffered in the Retreat Phase by whichever side retreats are doubled (x2).
Trumped By:
If no Tribune or better leader , tactic becomes Standard Battle Plan
Frontal Assault
Frontal Assault: A risky tactic against well led or experienced legions, it can be
effective against an opponent trying to exit quickly.
Requirements: None.
Retreat %:
35-50%
Outcomes:
Frontal Assault legion gets –15% to defense values in all missile and cavalry
phases.
Missile and cavalry phases for Frontal Assault side are at 75% attack values;
Enemy retreat loss is at 3x; If the Frontal Assault legion retreats, its own retreat
losses will be 2x;
Trumps Organized Withdrawal unless that legion has either a Warlord in Good
health or at least one Legendary brigade – defender’s tactic is changed (see
Organized Withdrawal).
Trumps Probing Attack unless that legion has a Warlord in Good health – that
tactic is changed to Standard Battle Plan.
Trumped By:
Successful enemy Flank tactic changes Frontal Assault to Broken;
Successful enemy Oblique tactic changes Frontal Assault to Broken;
Successful enemy Ensnare tactic changes Frontal Assault to Broken.
Hit and Run
Hit and Run: A difficult tactic to execute in many circumstances, it can be effective in
certain cases. Seeking to exploit disproportionate cavalry and/or missile fire advantage
against an opponent likely with few cavalry. Some players will combine use of this tactic
with a Pursue movement order for the legion to repeat the tactic the following turn.
Requirements:
Legion speed at least one speed rating faster than enemy. Speed ratings are
displayed on both legion and brigade details.
General or greater leader
Retreat %:
12% - 27% or end of 2nd cavalry phase, whichever is first.
Outcomes:
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