4 Player Skirmish and Command Cards

[--JP 50]

In a 4 player skirmish match (team), can a player play a command card to benefit his team mate?

For instance, could I play "Element of Surprise" during my team mates activation to benefit his attack?

Or.. if we are both fielding Luke, could I play 'Son of Skywalker' to ready my team mates Deployment card (instead of my own or if my own Luke were defeated)?

Would appreciate rules references more than opinions, thanks.

--JP

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Abilities that affect friendly figures can be used on your team-mate (such as Zillo). It looks like you can play command cards on friendly figures, not just on your own.

Skirmish Guide, Figures Using Command Cards
Many Command cards have a restriction box listed above the
ability. These cards must be played on a single friendly figure
that matches the restrictions listed (often a trait or figure name).

However,
[*] If all of a player's figures are defeated, that player is eliminated.
   He can no longer play cards, and his Skirmish Upgrade cards
   no longer have any effect.

[--JP 50]

Thank you - exactly what I had wanted.