CC4. Determine the close combat result and place Blast markers

The difference between the two total scores in the Assault resolution roll dictates how great a victory the combat is for the winner and how crushing a defeat it is for the loser.

Check the difference on the Close combat results table to find the overall result and the severity of its effects. This tells you how many Blast markers to place on the losing detachment(s) and what scores each side will need to get hits in the next step.

Table 1. Close combat results table
Difference in scores*	Overall result	Score required to hit
		Winner	Loser
1	Narrow Win	4+	4+
2	Forced Back	3+	4+
3	Driven Off	3+	5+
4	Hurled Back	2+	5+
5	Overwhelmed	2+	6+
*Also the number of Blast markers to place on losing detachment(s)

For each detachment on the losing side, place a number of Blast markers equal to the difference.

Do not place more Blast markers on a losing detachment than the number of units that it had in base contact with its victorious enemy.

Example 1. Close combat bonuses

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