Regrouping

Source: Core Rulebook 3E, p. 73

A falling-back unit may attempt to regroup with a Leadership test at the start of its move phase if it retains 50% strength, has no enemy within 6 inches, and is coherent.

A unit falling back can attempt to regroup by taking a Leadership test at the start of its next move phase so long as:

  1. There is at least 50% of its original strength remaining.
  2. There are no enemy within 6".
  3. The unit is coherent (see page 43).

If you fail (or the unit cannot regroup because of the restrictions given above) the unit must continue to fall back, and is moved a further 2D6". Remember that even units that are falling back can still shoot. However they are still subject to the Crossfire rule.

If the unit successfully makes its Leadership test, it will then be able to regroup. It cannot move any further during that movement phase, except that models are allowed to be move up to 3" to rearrange their firing line or take up positions in cover. Difficult terrain does not reduce this 3" move at all.

Once a unit has regrouped it fights as normal. It can, for example, shoot (counting as moving that turn) or mount an assault that turn if it gets the chance.