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Official rule · Prophecy of Kings · Rule 78.4

Space Combat

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78.4 STEP 2—ANNOUNCE RETREATS: Each player may c Game effects that reroll, modify, or otherwise affect combat announce a retreat, beginning with the defender. rolls do not affect space cannon rolls. a A retreat will not occur immediately; the units retreat during d Game effects that allow the use of “Space Cannon” abilities the “Retreat” step. against ships in adjacent systems have no effect during b If the defender announces a retreat, the attacker cannot Space Cannon Defense. announce a retreat during that combat round.

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Source: Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition - Living Rules Reference: Prophecy of Kings
Expansion: Prophecy of Kings
Version: 2.0
Reference: Rule 78.4

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