1.5.1 - Measuring Distances

Distances in the Long War are measured in inches ("). The distance between two models is measured between the closest points on the bases of the models. If a model does not have a base, measure to and from the closest point on the model instead. You can measure distances whenever you wish.

When measuring the distance between units, always measure between the closest models from each unit. For example, a unit is within 12" of another unit as long as at least one model in one of the units is 12" or less from at least one model in the other unit.

Note: Sometimes a rule will say that a model or unit needs to be Wholly Within a distance of something else. A model is wholly within a certain distance of something if every part of its base is within the stated distance. A unit is wholly within a certain distance of something if every part of the bases of all of the models in the unit are within the stated difference.

Sometimes a rule will require you to draw a straight line between two models or two points on the battlefield. When this is the case, the line is an imaginary one and is assumed to be 1mm wide.

Measurements are performed from base to base. Vehicles and other models with no base measure from their hull to base.

Aircraft models are mounted on tall flight stem bases and are assumed to be flying much higher on the battlefield than such bases allow. Unlike other Vehicle models, Aircraft measure distances from their bases, unless they are Hovering.