Requirements apply but do not count as requirements for the action (eg. you cannot use CrimethInc. if the card requires an Anarch).
Equip/employ/recruit outside of an action
Rulings
This does not count as performing the action to employ/recruit/equip this retainer/ally/equipment in respect to section 3 of the rules. The same vampire can play the respective card in a normal fashion during their turn, if unlocked.
This is not an action, so cost reductions referring to an action do not apply. (e.g. Charisma, Erichtho)
The card is not "played" by the minion (e.g. Louhi's ability cannot cancel it).
Cost reductions that are not referring to an action apply .