When Orders Are Issued
Under Orders Framework · Section 202 of 608
Part V — Leadership, Orders, and Command · Orders Framework
Orders may be issued at any point during a unit's activation. A unit may:
▪Issue Orders before moving.
▪Issue Orders after moving.
▪Issue Orders before firing.
▪Issue Orders after firing.
The controlling player chooses the timing. Leadership Test Every Order has an LD Difficulty. To issue an Order: Step 1 Choose an Order. Step 2 Choose a valid target. Step 3 Roll the issuing unit's LD. Example: LD 4/5 Roll 5 dice. Each roll of 4 or higher is a success. Natural 1s and 2s always fail. Step 4 Count successes. Step 5 Compare the result to the Order's LD Difficulty. If successes equal or exceed the Difficulty:
▪The Order succeeds.
If successes are lower:
▪The Order fails.
A failed Order still counts against the unit's Orders limit.
Source: Fabled Star manuscript, 30 July