Reinforcement

'''Reinforcements allow players to tip the scales of an encounter after encounter cards have been revealed.  Reinforcements cannot be played as encounter cards. Instead, during the Reveal Phase, after encounter cards are revealed, the offense, defense, and any allies may play reinforcement cards on either side of the encounter (this does not necessarily have to be their own side). The reinforcement card adds to that side’s total for the encounter.  Players may continue playing reinforcements in response to other reinforcements until all players pass. Once all players have passed on the opportunity to play further reinforcements, the encounter is resolved with the new totals.''' Any player involved in the encounter may play a reinforcement on either side, regardless of what type of encounter cards were revealed.