Dress on the Colors: QRS 4 - Assaults & Reactions

1. Defensive Reactions

During Phase 2 (Maneuver), the non-active player may interrupt the active player's movement by declaring one of the following reactions:

1. Closing Volley (FREE)

Trigger: An enemy unit declares a charge against you.
Effect: When the charger reaches 4.0" away, your unit fires a full volley at Short Range. Apply casualties immediately. If the charger takes a loss or disorder, they must pass a Discipline Check or the charge stalls 2.0" away.

2. Opportunity Fire (FREE)

Trigger: Enemy unit moves laterally across your front arc without charging.
Effect: Fire a single volley at them at the most advantageous point in their move.

3. Skirmish Evade (FREE)

Trigger: Formed enemy closes within 6.0" of your skirmish screen.
Effect: Skirmishers immediately fall back 4-6" through friendly lines without causing disorder. Note: If skirmishers do NOT evade, they are instantly Overrun and Destroyed by the charge.

4. Refuse Flank (Costs 1 Reserved Pip)

Trigger: Enemy enters your enfilade/flank 90° zone.
Effect: The outer stand of your line pivots 90° backward to face the threat, preventing the enfilade bonus.

5. Counter-Charge (Costs 1 Reserved Pip)

Trigger: Enemy declares an Assault against you.
Effect: Forfeit your closing volley. Both units meet in the middle. You gain the +1 charging bonus.

2. Assault & Melee Resolution

If a charging unit survives the Closing Volley and makes physical base contact, resolve melee via Opposed 1D6 Rolls.

The Opposed Melee Roll

Base Score: Roll 1D6 + Current number of physical stands.

Modifiers:

• +1 Bonus: If Charging (does not apply if halted/stalled).
• +1 Bonus: Defending behind Heavy Cover (stone wall).
• -1 Penalty: If unit is Worn (3-4 stands remaining).
• -2 Penalty: If unit is Spent (1-2 stands remaining).
• -2 Penalty: If unit has a Disorder Marker.
• -2 Penalty: Attacked in Flank or Rear.

Melee Outcomes

• Victor (Higher Score): Holds the ground. Takes 0 mandatory losses. May make a free 2.0" consolidation pivot.
• Defeated (Lower Score): Suffers 1 mandatory stand loss and retreats 6.0 inches Disordered.
• Tie: Both units take 1 Micro-Hit, both become Disordered. Remain locked in combat for next turn.

3. Disorder & Morale

The "Double Disorder" Rule

A unit can never possess more than one Disorder Marker at a time. If a unit is already Disordered and fails a discipline check, friction check, or loses a melee, it instead suffers 1 Micro-Hit. (This replaces the standard "Instant Rout" rule, simulating severe attrition).

Disorder Penalties

A unit with a Disorder Marker suffers:

• -2.0" to Movement. Cannot double-time.
• -1 Penalty to all Shooting rolls.
• -2 Penalty to all Melee rolls.
• Cannot declare an Assault.

Discipline Check Target Numbers

Roll 1D6 to pass friction tests or resist suppression:

• Veteran / Elite: 3+
• Regular: 4+
• Green / Conscript: 5+