Does not prevent the acting vampire from playing the equipment/retainer/ally directly this turn if he unlocks (not the same action).
Equip/Employ/Recruit action
Rulings
Requirements apply but do not count as requirements for the action (eg. you cannot use CrimethInc. if the chosen card requires an Anarch).
When choosing a card whose effect depend on Discipline level, the vampire decides in respect to his disciplines the normal way.
Is an action of the appropriate type for the chosen card (recruit/employ/equip).