SET SPEARS/PIKES

A unit that is in command and in closed formation at the beginning of the unit's Movement Phase, and that is equipped with spears or pikes, can declare a Set Spears/Pikes before the unit moves.

A Set Spears/Pikes formation does double damage to any enemy unit that charges the formation.In this formation, enemy losses are removed immediately, before the enemy unit gets its return attack (only the surviving figures may attack). If the enemy unit is in closed formation, however, it can fill in any losses in the front line from the rear ranks before making its attack.

Entering a set spears/pikes formation costs 1/3 of a unit's movement rate. The formation can be set to defend any and all sides of a unit. However, if a 4-sided formation is used, some figures must have enough remaining movement to turn and face the rear of the unit.