LEADERS

Every nation starts the game with a specified number of historical leaders. These leaders are also part of a Headquarters Unit. Each leader has 4 attributes: Offensive Modifier, Defensive Modifier, Command and Control and Rank. Offensive Modifer, Defensive Modifer and the Command and Control ratings are kept secret and known only by the GM. Description of each attribute:

OFFENSIVE MODIFIER: will add, or subtract from the combat die rolls for any attack they participate in.

DEFENSIVE MODIFIER: will add or subtract from the combat die rolls in each defense they participate in.

COMMAND AND CONTROL: how likely the units under command of a leader are to react and engage a nearby enemy that attempts to move through a nearby zone.

RANK: each starting leader for each nation will be ranked in seniority. If 2 or more leaders are in the same area or involved in the same combat, the attributes of the higher are used.

If a leader is present where combat of any type takes place, his attributes must be used.

For army and navy units to move or make attacks outside their home nation, they must be with a Leader.

Naval Leaders may not lead Army forces and Army Leaders may not lead naval forces.

Each turn, a player may spend money to attempt to acquire a new leader OR promote one leader up one rank.

Leaders can be captured or even killed if their armies are destroyed in combat. Leaders may be redeployed using railways.

LEADERS CHART