As others have said, I agree that Ansom jumped in the center hex thinking the trick was veiled units. It's been stated that going around the fort would leave them without any movement points. At the very least I believe it's true for the Gumps and Elves.

I wonder if Ansom and his motorcarpet has any move points left. If he has enough to jump through the circle of Dwagons he might make it to safety in the column. Vinnie could or could not join him.

Tarfu and the rest are gonners if this scenario plays out though, for sure.