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MOVEMENT

There are two types of movement - basic moves and Charges - and a Character can only perform one of these in an activation.

THE BASIC MOVE

Unless stated in their profile, all Ruckus Characters on foot move 6" per turn, and can take one move per-activation. When moving, players should, of course, consider any relevant terrain-traversal penalties, and always keep the One Inch Rule in mind .

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