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● Name and portrait: same as for Generals
● Rank: same as for Generals
● Reaction: The reaction value measures the chances for attempting a
successful reaction during enemy turns. The lower this value is set,
the more chances to perform a reaction. Reactions may be performed
only if the “Strictly turn-based” rule and “Army-by-Army activation
mode” are in effect (see Options window). Each GHQ has an intrinsic
reaction value that can be affected by the actual Commander-in-Chief
leading the GHQ.
● Initiative: The initiative value is the dieroll bonus added during the
Initiative Tests. Such tests are performed at the start of every turn in
order to determine the order of play among players. Each GHQ has
an intrinsic initiative value that can be affected by the actual
Commander-in-Chief leading the GHQ.
7.2 Leader Attributes and Special Abilities
In addition to providing direct leadership in the form of Combat Modifiers,
Leaders also have various individual attributes or special Abilities that
differentiate themselves from one another. To get the best use out of your
leaders, be sure to always put the right man in the right job.
Some Leaders possess Special Abilities that give them advantages
in certain circumstances. The Special Abilities that a Leader possesses
are indicated by unique Special Ability icons which appear on his
Leader counter. A complete list of these Special Abilities and their effects
on game play is found in the Appendix section of this manual. In short,
these are:
Assault bonus: This leader benefits from a valuable bonus in Siege
Assaults.
Cannot be sacked: This leader probably belongs to the Royal family,
so he cannot be sacked by a political choice. Only events may allow
his sacking.
Sacking bonus: This leader is suspected of treason, so his sacking
attempts get a valuable bonus.
Gas bonus: This leader benefits of a valuable bonus when using a
Combat Gas.
Great Aviator: This leader is famous for his dogfighting abilities. He
will benefit of a great tactical advantage in all air combats.
Lieutenant: This leader doesn’t command the whole army, but only
one Corps (to which he grants his abilities), being a lieutenant of the
army commander.
Railroad usage bonus: If appointed commander-in-chief of the GHQ, the
railroad network of his GHQ Front will benefit from a capacity bonus.
Main Offensive Leader: If appointed commander-in-chief of the
GHQ, this leader grants an immediate National Morale improvement
when a new Grand Offensive is launched. In addition, he may bring
some other benefits in combats, thanks to his well-known charisma
and obstinacy.
Misunderstanding at GHQ: When two commanders-in-chief of two
allied GHQs located on the same front have this unfavorable
“ability”, allied powers suffer a penalty in getting the Initiative on that
Front, every turn as long both the two leaders command their
respective GHQs.
Mutiny suppression bonus: If appointed commander-in-chief of
the GHQ, this leader helps prevent mutinies inside the Army.
If commanding an army, he helps in repressing mutinies and
diminishes the negative effects of mutinies. If he’s a commander-inchief
of a GHQ and a mutiny breaks out, all armies under his
command benefit from his bonus in repressing mutinies.
Naval sorties bonus: If appointed admiral of the main fleet of his
nation, this leader helps in promoting a naval sortie with that fleet.
German player, for instance, may order a naval sortie with his main
fleet only if Kaiser Wilhelm agrees (random check). In such a case,
thanks to his well known charisma, such a leader would be able to
influence positively the opinion of the Kaiser.
Nullifies Morale penalty for minor nationalities: Units belonging to
minor nationalities (e.g. Slavic ethnics of Austria-Hungary)
commonly suffer from a morale penalty when fighting against troops
that belong to the same ethnic nationality. This leader nullifies such
penalty thanks to his well known charisma.
Rolling Barrage bonus: This leader benefits from a valuable bonus
when adopting the Rolling Barrage combat doctrine.
Risks suicide when defeated: This leader takes his honor in great
account! If badly defeated in battle, he may commit suicide!
Tanks usage bonus: This leader benefits from a valuable bonus
when using Tanks.
7.3 Appointing or Relieving Leaders from Command
This can be done via Political Actions (see relevant section in this manual).
Leaders relieved of command (i.e. sacked) may cause a loss of National
Will. In some rare instances, leaders can also be removed by events.
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