General
Generals are used to command armies and fleets in battle. Their command rating influences the effectiveness
with which their army or fleet fights. When a force does not have a general one of the other units is assigned
as the command unit. The command unit does not become a general's bodyguard, its unit type stays the same.
In these cases the army fights with a severe disadvantage, as there is no-one to
rally
or
inspire
the troops, although the command unit does provide a small morale bonus. A successful battle fought without a
general may result in the commander being offered for promotion to general. A general's loyalty to his
daimyo, if low, can
lead him to defect to an enemy
clan. The daimyo is also
a general, although in his case personal
honour replaces
loyalty. The daimyo's sons
all become generals when they come of age. Generals can be assigned useful
skills and
retainers as
they gain experience in
battle and increase in rank. They can also be assigned
commissions
to convey additional bonuses.
