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Does the attacker take a hit to keep attacking a Settlement or Sietch?

Yes — when the defending Legion sits in an Area with a Settlement or Sietch, the attacker must take 1 hit immediately to continue past the first round, which can be dodged only by ceasing the attack. Shield results cannot absorb it, as it happens outside the combat roll. The defender may retreat afterwards.

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