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Can a unit move backward, or only forward and sideways?

Several players agree; the rulebook sets no facing or direction limit on movement.

  • joebelanger · Community · 2006-04-14
  • ColtsFan76 · Community · 2009-06-07
  • RangerRob · Community · 2007-08-20
  • earache · Community · 2010-04-25

Yes. Units have no facing, so an ordered unit may move in any direction its movement and the terrain allow, including back toward its own baseline. Only retreats are forced toward your own side.

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