Range and Distance

The range ruler has two sides: the range side and the distance side. The range side is divided into three range bands: close, medium, and long. The distance side is divided into five distance bands labeled “1” through “5.” The bottom of the ruler is the edge at the close-range end of the ruler.

• When measuring with the range ruler, use only a single edge of the ruler; do not factor in the width and thickness of the ruler.

• The lines on the ruler that divide two adjacent bands always count as part of the band closest to the bottom of the ruler.

• The following terms are used when discussing range and distance:

  • At: If any portion of a hull zone, base, or token is inside a specified band, that component is at that band.
  • Beyond: If no portion of a hull zone, base, or token is inside a specified band or a band closer to the bottom of the ruler, that component is beyond the specified band.
  • Within: If the entirety of a base or token is inside a specified band, that component is within that band.
  • Minimum–Maximum: This abbreviation encompasses the minimum band, maximum band, and all bands in-between, such as “distance 1–4.”
  • Extreme Range: Extreme range is any range greater than the length of the range ruler.

• The ruler is 1' long ^[1].

Related Topics: Measuring Firing Arc and Range, Ignition (Range) Keyword, Squadron Movement