Activating leaders embroiled in an assault

[Col. Sonichu]

Hey gang, can a leader activate a subordinate leader in an adjacent assault hex? Thus far I’ve always assumed that a leader in an assault could not be activated by an outside leader, but I could not find a corresponding rule. Did I just not dig deep enough? Thanks!

[plloyd1010]

The short answer is no, Rule 12.51. There is an exception note, a leader entering an assault hex may activate a subordinate leader in the assault hex.

[Col. Sonichu]

The short answer is no, Rule 12.51. There is an exception note, a leader entering an assault hex may activate a subordinate leader in the assault hex.

Thank you!

[Miguelibal]

"There is an exception note, a leader entering an assault hex may activate a subordinate leader in the assault hex."

Hmm, this is an interesting aspect of the greater question that I submit for Schoenwulf's careful consideration.

[treadasaurusrex]

Good idea!

Schoenwulf is the ultimate arbiter, regarding the reinforcement of close assaults from adjacent hexes outside the assault hex and the simultaneous activation of subordinate leaders - and by extension, their troops - that are already engaged within the assault hex.