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How do Rebel allies activate, and do they cost a hero's activation?

The official Rules Reference Guide states this.

  • Star Wars: Imperial Assault Rules Reference Guide · Official document · Allies
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An ally is its own group with its own Deployment card, so it does not use a hero's activation token. When the Rebels' turn comes they choose either a hero or a ready ally, and exhaust the ally's card afterwards; allies can attack only once and cannot rest or open crates.

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