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A player, 27 August 2007
I feel really, really dumb asking this, but I just want a clarification because one of my local players has confused me with their whining.
The Scorpion's Strength
"Battle: Target one of your Scorpion Clan Personalities: Bow, then move home, a target dishonorable personality opposing him. You may target and dishonor a personality in the enemy army."
If they have nobody dishonored, do I still get to dishonor one of their guys?
Zen Faulkes (rules official), 27 August 2007
The Scorpion's Strength: If they have nobody dishonored, do I still get to dishonor one of their guys?
No. You can't take an action without all required targets. This is in the FAQ. http://rules.l5r.com/FAQ