Ready

Ready is a core keyword that denotes a unit's ability to engage immediately when brought into play. The general rule for unit engagements is that a unit cannot engage on its first turn (but it may still defend). The rules originally allowed units to engage immediately upon entering play, but it was quickly discovered that the player who went first in the game had a distinct advantage. Because of this, only certain cards - cards with the Ready keyword - are able to engage right away.

Usage in Decks
There are cards in every deck color that have this ability.

Examples
Player Glen brings Edulon Dane into play. Because Edulon Dane does not have Ready, he cannot engage on the first turn. Glen chooses to end his turn. Player Linda brings Tracks into play. Tracks has the Ready capability. She can engage Glen with Tracks immediately. Even though Edulon Dane does not have Ready, he may still defend on his first turn.