Special Rules
When an independent character joins a unit, it might
have different special rules from those of the unit.
Unless specified in the rule itself (as in the ‘stubborn’
special rule), the unit’s special rules are not conferred
upon the character, and the character’s special rules
are not conferred upon the unit. In some cases
though, the independent character or the unit may
lose their special rules as a result of the character
joining the unit. For example, if an independent
character without the ‘infiltrate’ special rule joins a
unit of infiltrators during deployment, the unit
cannot infiltrate (see the Universal Special Rules
section for more details).
FEARLESS
Fearless troops automatically pass all Morale and
Pinning tests they are required to take, and will never
fall back. They can however go to ground voluntarily.
This special rule is gained by any independent character
joining a fearless unit. However, as long as a fearless
character stays with a unit that is not fearless, he loses
this special rule. If a unit that is falling back suddenly
gains this rule, it will automatically regroup at the
beginning of its next Movement phase, regardless of all
normal restrictions on regrouping.