Also, the color on the top of the shield denotes a unit's attack/defense quantities in light of casualties. Therefore a unit on "yellow" will only attack or defend at 2/3 strength.

Now, are these two factors cumulative? For example, if you have a legion with a yellow shield attack at 2/3 strength b/c the men are "tired," does that mean you attack at 2/3 * 2/3, or 4/9 total strength?

quote: Originally posted by Sortub on 05-13-2000 12:50 AM I am not certain when the computer gives you the "These men are tired sire; attack at 1/3 (or 2/3) strength message. I would venture to guess, however, that this happens with units that are normally on foot; warriors, legions, marines, etc.

It happens to all land units who have less than a full movement point remaining to move, i.e. a Riflemen unit that has moved on a road expending 1/3 movement has 2/3 left to attack.

quote: Also, the color on the top of the shield denotes a unit's attack/defense quantities in light of casualties. Therefore a unit on "yellow" will only attack or defend at 2/3 strength.

The bar is hit points only. A unit in the red will attack and defend with the same a/d they had when at full strength.

quote: Now, are these two factors cumulative? For example, if you have a legion with a yellow shield attack at 2/3 strength b/c the men are "tired," does that mean you attack at 2/3 * 2/3, or 4/9 total strength?

Yes, but as the strength bar is hit points only, there result isn't as you list. A 2/3 MP riflemen unit with 1/2 its hit points attacks at 3.33 strength. It will die if it receives 10 points of damage (20 hit points minus 50% damage).

quote: I appreicate your enlighening the uninformed.

You are most welcome...

"Tired" units show in direct relation to the remaining movement points. A unit that can move 2 squares will be 1/2 tired if they attack on the second move. A unit that moves 3 squares will be 1/3 tired on the second move and 2/3 tired on the third.