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	Any Trooper in [[Silhouette]] contact with an [[Allied]] Model that is in the [[Engaged State]] may only declare [[CC Attack]], [[Dodge]] or other related Skills that may be used in CC. For example, in these circumstances declaring Skills such as [[Doctor]] or [[Engineer]] on a Trooper in Engaged State is not allowed.		Any Trooper in [[Silhouette]] contact with an [[Allied]] Model that is in the [[Engaged State]] may only declare [[CC Attack]], [[Dodge]] or other related Skills that may be used in CC. For example, in these circumstances declaring Skills such as [[Doctor]] or [[Engineer]] on a Trooper in Engaged State is not allowed.
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		+	{{see-also}}
		+	'''Ballistic Skills > [[BS Attack Into a Close Combat]]'''<br>
		+	If a [[BS Attack]] is declared against an enemy Trooper that is engaged in CC Combat a -6 MOD must be applied for each Allied Trooper engaged in the [[Close Combat\|CC]] (in addition to any MODs for [[Range]], [[Cover]], [[Mimetism]]... for the target).
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		+	Every failed BS Attack Roll will hit the Allied Trooper, forcing them to perform a [[Saving Roll]]. If there are several Allied Troopers locked in that Close Combat, then the Trooper’s player chooses which one of them receives each hit.
		+	{{see-also-end}}

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-== Other Restrictions ==
+== Other CC Restrictions ==
-* When in Close Combat it is only possible to declare [[Berserk]], [[CC Attack]], [[Dodge]], [[Idle]], [[Reset]], and Skills that specify that they can be used in Close Combat or in [[Engaged State]].
+{{update | PDF 5.2, October 2025}}
 * The maximum number of Models that may be in [[Silhouette contact]] with a Model on a 25 mm base is 4.
 * The maximum number of Models that may be in Silhouette contact with a Model on a 40 mm or larger base is 6.
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 [[Category: Combat Module]]

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	==== During the Reactive Turn ====		==== During the Reactive Turn ====

−	When declaring [[~~AROs~~]], if the Reactive player decides to declare [[CC Attack]] they must select '''only one''' Trooper or Peripheral in [[Silhouette contact]] with the target. The selected Trooper performs a CC Attack and has a +1 MOD to [[B]] '''for each [[Allied]] Trooper or Peripheral''' in Silhouette contact with the target. The MOD is only applied for those allies that are not in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized]] State, and have not declared [[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]].	+	When declaring [[ARO]]s, if the Reactive player decides to declare [[CC Attack]] they must select '''only one''' Trooper or Peripheral in [[Silhouette contact]] with the target. The selected Trooper performs a CC Attack and has a +1 MOD to [[B]] '''for each [[Allied]] Trooper or Peripheral''' in Silhouette contact with the target. The MOD is only applied for those allies that are not in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized]] State, and have not declared [[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]].

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	== Special Skills and Equipment ==		== Special Skills and Equipment ==

−	Certain Special ~~Skills~~, Weapons, and Equipment impose [[MODs]] to [[CC Attack]] Rolls, as seen in the rulebook (see [[Special Skills]], Weaponry, and [[Equipment]], although it is recommended that these concepts be applied as they appear in the game).	+	Certain [[Special Skill]]s, [[Weapons]], and [[Equipment]] impose [[MODs]] to [[CC Attack]] Rolls, as seen in the rulebook (see [[Special Skills]], Weaponry, and [[Equipment]], although it is recommended that these concepts be applied as they appear in the game).

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 '''Step 1:'''<br>
-The Active Player (Trooper A) consumes an Order and declares [[Move]].
+The Active Player (Trooper A) consumes an [[Order]] and declares [[Move]].
 '''Step 2:'''<br>
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 ==== During the Active Turn ====
-When declaring a [[CC Attack]], the Player must select '''one''' Trooper or Peripheral activated by the Order. '''That Trooper or Peripheral performs''' the CC Attack and has a +1 MOD to [[Burst]] (B) for each Allied Trooper or Peripheral that is '''not''' in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized]] State and is in Silhouette contact with their target.
+When declaring a [[CC Attack]], the Player must select '''one''' [[Trooper]] or [[Peripheral]] activated by the Order. '''That Trooper or Peripheral performs''' the [[CC Attack]] and has a +1 MOD to [[Burst]] (B) for each [[Allied]] Trooper or Peripheral that is '''not''' in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized]] State and is in [[Silhouette contact]] with their target.
 ==== During the Reactive Turn ====
-When declaring [[AROs]], if the Reactive player decides to declare CC Attack they must select '''only one''' Trooper or Peripheral in Silhouette contact with the target. The selected Trooper performs a CC Attack and has a +1 MOD to B '''for each Allied Trooper or Peripheral''' in Silhouette contact with the target. The MOD is only applied for those allies that are not in a Null or Immobilized State, and have not declared [[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]].
+When declaring [[AROs]], if the Reactive player decides to declare [[CC Attack]] they must select '''only one''' Trooper or Peripheral in [[Silhouette contact]] with the target. The selected Trooper performs a CC Attack and has a +1 MOD to [[B]] '''for each [[Allied]] Trooper or Peripheral''' in Silhouette contact with the target. The MOD is only applied for those allies that are not in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized]] State, and have not declared [[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]].
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 {{image | name=n5/eng-cc-example-2.jpg | style=fullborder }}
-In the image we have a Fennec and a Lambda Doctor with his Peripheral (Servant) Yudbot.
+In the image we have a Fennec and a Lambda [[Doctor]] with his [[Peripheral]] (Servant) Yudbot.
 '''Step 1:'''<br>
-The Active Trooper (the Lambda) consumes an Order and declares Move.
+The Active Trooper (the Lambda) consumes an [[Order]] and declares [[Move]].
 '''Step 2:'''<br>
-The Reactive Trooper (the Fennec) declares a BS Attack against the Doctor as their ARO.
+The Reactive Trooper (the Fennec) declares a [[BS Attack]] against the Doctor as their [[ARO]].
 '''Step 3:'''<br>
-The Active Trooper declares CC Attack. The player chooses the Doctor to perform the CC Attack.
+The Active Trooper declares [[CC Attack]]. The player chooses the Doctor to perform the CC Attack.
-The Doctor obtains a +1B MOD for having his Peripheral (Servant) in Silhouette contact with his target.
+The Doctor obtains a +1[[B]] MOD for having his Peripheral (Servant) in [[Silhouette contact]] with his target.
 '''Step 4:'''<br>
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 {{greybox-start | Close Combat Against Several Enemies, Reactive Turn}}
-In the Blue player's Active Turn, a Move + CC Attack Order is added to the previous example's melee:
+In the Blue player's Active Turn, a [[Move]] + [[CC Attack]] Order is added to the previous example's melee:
 '''Step 1:'''<br>
-The Active Trooper (the Fennec) consumes an Order and declares [[Move]] to reach [[Silhouette contact]] with the Peripheral (Servant).
+The Active Trooper (the Fennec) consumes an [[Order]] and declares [[Move]] to reach [[Silhouette contact]] with the [[Peripheral]] (Servant).
 {{image | name=n5/eng-cc-example-3.jpg | style=fullborder }}
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 Since the Troopers involved in a Close Combat do not have [[LoF]] outside Close Combat, they cannot declare [[BS Attack]]. Therefore, the Reactive Player's Troopers (Purple) can only declare [[CC Attack]], [[Reset]], [[Idle]], or [[Dodge]] with their Lambda or Peripheral (Servant).
-They decide to declare CC Attack as an [[ARO]] with their Peripheral (Servant).
+They decide to declare [[CC Attack]] as an [[ARO]] with their Peripheral (Servant).
 '''Step 3:'''<br>
-As the second half of the Order, the Active Trooper declares CC Attack.
+As the second half of the Order, the Active Trooper declares [[CC Attack]].
-The Fennec gets a +1B MOD thanks to his partner being in Silhouette contact with the Peripheral (Servant).
+The Fennec gets a +1[[B]] MOD thanks to his partner being in [[Silhouette contact]] with the [[Peripheral]] (Servant).
 The Peripheral does not get a +1B MOD because its Controller is not in Silhouette contact with the Active Trooper.
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 {{see-also-start}}
-'''[[Rolls#Success_Values_Above_20 | Success Values Above 20 ]]'''
+* '''[[Rolls#Success_Values_Above_20 | Success Values Above 20 ]]'''
 {{see-also-end}}

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 '''Step 2:'''<br>
-Since the Troopers involved in a Close Combat do not have [[LoF]] outside Close Combat, they cannot declare [[BS Attack]]. Therefore, the Reactive Player's Troopers (Orange) can only declare [[CC Attack]], [[Reset]], [[Idle]], or [[Dodge]] with their Lambda or Peripheral (Servant).
+Since the Troopers involved in a Close Combat do not have [[LoF]] outside Close Combat, they cannot declare [[BS Attack]]. Therefore, the Reactive Player's Troopers (Purple) can only declare [[CC Attack]], [[Reset]], [[Idle]], or [[Dodge]] with their Lambda or Peripheral (Servant).
 They decide to declare CC Attack as an [[ARO]] with their Peripheral (Servant).
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 * Reactive Player: CC Attack with 1 Die.
 {{greybox-end}}
 == Special Skills and Equipment ==

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 === Close Combat With Multiple Troopers ===
-This rule is applied when more than 2 Troopers are engaged in Close Combat and any of them is activated.
+{{update | PDF 2.1, July 2023}}
+This rule is applied when more than 2 Troopers are {{erratahighlight}}in Silhouette contact with the objective{{erratahighlight-end}} and any of them is activated.
 ==== During the Active Turn: ====
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 ==== During the Reactive Turn: ====
-When declaring AROs, if the Reactive player decides to declare [[CC Attack]] they must select '''only one''' Trooper or Peripheral in Engaged State with the Active Trooper. The selected Trooper performs a CC Attack and will have a +1 [[MOD]] to [[B]] for each '''[[Allied]] [[Trooper]]''' or '''Peripheral''' in Engaged State with the Active Trooper. The [[MOD]] is only applied for those allies that are not in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized State]], and have not declared [[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]].
+{{update | PDF 2.1, July 2023}}

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	Certain Special Skills, Weapons, and Equipment impose [[MODs]] to [[CC Attack]] Rolls, as seen in the rulebook (see [[Special Skills]], Weaponry, and [[Equipment]], although it is recommended that these concepts be applied as they appear in the game).		Certain Special Skills, Weapons, and Equipment impose [[MODs]] to [[CC Attack]] Rolls, as seen in the rulebook (see [[Special Skills]], Weaponry, and [[Equipment]], although it is recommended that these concepts be applied as they appear in the game).
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		+
		+	== See Also ==
		+
		+	'''[[Rolls#Success_Values_Above_20 \| Success Values Above 20 ]]'''

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 == Interacting with a Close Combat ==
-Any Trooper in ''[[Silhouette]]'' contact with an Allied Model that is in the Engaged State may only declare ''[[CC Attack]], [[Dodge]]'' or other related Skills that may be used in CC. For example, in these circumstances declaring Skills such as ''[[Doctor]]'' or ''[[Engineer]]'' on a Trooper in Engaged State is not allowed.
+Any Trooper in [[Silhouette]] contact with an Allied Model that is in the Engaged State may only declare [[CC Attack]], [[Dodge]] or other related Skills that may be used in CC. For example, in these circumstances declaring Skills such as [[Doctor]] or [[Engineer]] on a Trooper in Engaged State is not allowed.
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 == CC Attack Modifiers (MOD) ==
-Before performing the ''[[CC Attack]]'' Roll (or Rolls), the player must check every ''[[MOD]]'' they must apply. The ''[[MODs]]'' are:
+Before performing the [[CC Attack]] Roll (or Rolls), the player must check every [[MOD]] they must apply. The [[MODs]] are:
 *Close Combat against several enemies.
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 ==== During the Active Turn: ====
-When declaring a CC Attack, the Player must select '''one''' ''[[Trooper]]'' or ''[[Peripheral]]'' activated by the Order. That Trooper or Peripheral performs the CC Attack and obtains a +1 ''[[MOD]]'' to ''[[B]]'' for each '''Allied ''[[Trooper]]''''' or '''Peripheral''' that is not in a ''[[Null]]'' or ''[[Immobilized State]]'', and is in ''[[Silhouette]]'' contact with their target.
+When declaring a CC Attack, the Player must select '''one''' [[Trooper]] or [[Peripheral]] activated by the Order. That Trooper or Peripheral performs the CC Attack and obtains a +1 [[MOD]] to [[B]] for each '''Allied [[Trooper]]''' or '''Peripheral''' that is not in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized State]], and is in [[Silhouette]] contact with their target.
 ==== During the Reactive Turn: ====
-When declaring AROs, if the Reactive player decides to declare ''[[CC Attack]]'' they must select '''only one''' Trooper or Peripheral in Engaged State with the Active Trooper. The selected Trooper performs a CC Attack and will have a +1 ''[[MOD]]'' to ''[[B]]'' for each '''''[[Allied]] [[Trooper]]''''' or '''Peripheral''' in Engaged State with the Active Trooper. The ''[[MOD]]'' is only applied for those allies that are not in a ''[[Null]]'' or ''[[Immobilized State]]'', and have not declared ''[[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]]''.
+When declaring AROs, if the Reactive player decides to declare [[CC Attack]] they must select '''only one''' Trooper or Peripheral in Engaged State with the Active Trooper. The selected Trooper performs a CC Attack and will have a +1 [[MOD]] to [[B]] for each '''[[Allied]] [[Trooper]]''' or '''Peripheral''' in Engaged State with the Active Trooper. The [[MOD]] is only applied for those allies that are not in a [[Null]] or [[Immobilized State]], and have not declared [[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]].
 == Other Restrictions ==
-When in Close Combat it is only possible to declare ''[[CC Attack]], [[Dodge]], [[Idle]]'' or ''[[Reset]]''.
+When in Close Combat it is only possible to declare [[CC Attack]], [[Dodge]], [[Idle]] or [[Reset]].
-The maximum number of Models that may be in ''[[Silhouette]]'' contact with a Model on a 25 mm base is 4.
+The maximum number of Models that may be in [[Silhouette]] contact with a Model on a 25 mm base is 4.
-The maximum number of Models that may be in ''[[Silhouette]]'' contact with a Model on a 40 mm or larger base is 6.
+The maximum number of Models that may be in [[Silhouette]] contact with a Model on a 40 mm or larger base is 6.
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 == Special Skills and Equipment ==
-Certain Special Skills, Weapons, and Equipment impose ''[[MODs]]'' to ''[[CC Attack]]'' Rolls, as seen in the rulebook (see ''[[Special Skills]]'', Weaponry, and ''[[Equipment]]'', although it is recommended that these concepts be applied as they appear in the game).
+Certain Special Skills, Weapons, and Equipment impose [[MODs]] to [[CC Attack]] Rolls, as seen in the rulebook (see [[Special Skills]], Weaponry, and [[Equipment]], although it is recommended that these concepts be applied as they appear in the game).