Partial Interpenetrations
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:55 am
One of the issues that came up at Roll Call was whether a unit of skimishers that partially interpenetrated a friendly BG can choose to turn and move back the other way without first completing the interpenetration.
It was thought not unreasonable that they should do so, but important to prevent 90 degree turns or wheels while partially interpenetrated. Also that if the BG being passed through could legally interpenetrate the interpenetrators that it could be the one to complete the interpenetration.
The following rule amendment is suggested:
It was thought not unreasonable that they should do so, but important to prevent 90 degree turns or wheels while partially interpenetrated. Also that if the BG being passed through could legally interpenetrate the interpenetrators that it could be the one to complete the interpenetration.
The following rule amendment is suggested:
o In all other cases, bases of the moving battle group that reach the battle group being interpenetrated are moved all the way through and are placed on the far side. Those that did not reach are placed with the front base in contact with the near side. If any do not pass through, the battle group making the interpenetration is DISORDERED until the interpenetration is completed in a subsequent turn. Other battle groups blocking placement of the moving battle group’s bases are shifted as far as necessary in the direction of interpenetration to make room. If this is not possible (due to enemy troops, impassable terrain or the table edge) the move is not allowed. When a partial interpenetration has occurred, no wheel or turn by either battle group is permitted (except a 180 degree turn by skirmishers) until either battle group moves clear of the other using a permitted interpenetration.
