Thank you for the explanations everyone!

<r> Looking at the CPU-123 Paveway II LGB picture I attached - <br/>
which area shows me the ideal firing/launch altitude?<br/>
I checked the manual but it didn't not add up for me.<br/>
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I assume its the Launch altitude section but the numbers do not make much sense to me.<br/>
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<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>did you assign targets to the mission in the mission editor, and mark the check box pre-planned targets only? If not the units can and will get a mind of their own.<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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Looks like this was the culprit. Pre-planned targets only.<br ...

<r> Hi there<br/>
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Tutorial 5 - I have a group of 2 fighters assigned to a mission to intercept - each time I run through the scenario the same thing happens to one of the fighters - it breaks off and spins constantly on top of an identified ATR 72-210 which is marked as "Neutral" - the other ...

outstanding reply haha .. thank you for the advice

<t> Ok those answers definitely make some sense. In each game I have been trying to cover all the area I end up taking over and eventually my empire crumbles because I cannot keep up with the economic strain.<br/>
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How do you defend the supply roads them from one city to another if they are ...

<t> Any ideas on how best to defend border mid game?<br/>
I have tried stationing units every 2 hexes and they come through the gaps<br/>
I have tried (yes I did this) every single hex on all sides and was attacked the entire game on all sides and my economy could not keep up to support the amount ...

Anyone know why when I create units with an HQ - the HQ ends up going missing next turn?
Then when I create a single HQ - I get that message?

If I have sealed roads then add railroads - am I better off using new routes for railroads or laying them on top of the sealed roads? Any advantage or disadvantages?

<t> Ok that was exactly it.<br/>
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I cannot believe in these games I have not called my council members! (I only call my governors!)<br/>
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I can see how I ask for a new model and I can now see how to change what they are researching.<br/>
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WOW I am kinda amazed at how much of a ...

Interesting on the model design - I will check when the AI is done with their turn in 10min.

As for research - if you get on one of those where its taking forever to complete - can you change it to something else?

<t> Something weird (and it has to be something I am doing?) is going on.<br/>
2 games in a row now- after around turn 100 I do not get anymore options on design models and research stops progressing.<br/>
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I am not on turn 160 and still have not gotten to laser weaponry?<br/>
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My ...

<t> Weird I am opposite - I am on game 4 (each turn went over 100 turns) and I am on turn 152 right now.<br/>
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All the major AI's are still there - I've had great diplomacy with 2 of them and I am moving my front to attack the other now.<br/>
They all destroyed the wildlife and the minor ...

thank you for the replies.
Much more clear now for me.

On turn 145 on my 4th game And still learning what to do!

Ohhh okay.
I always used their AP on ranged attacks instead of clicking them as a unit on normal attacking.
Maybe that is why I am so bad on attack haha.

There are 2 options with artillery -ranged attack and then include that unit on a normal attack.

I understand the ranged attack and assume it is best for trying to disrupt readiness.

Is there ever a reason to use the artillery units as part of a normal attack?

<r> Thank you for all the replies <E>:)</E><br/>
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I meant strategic approach so I do not get overloaded with zones.<br/>
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I broke up a few more zones just now before my next turn and repainted some.<br/>
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I only have 2 assets that I needed to close. They were so far away from ...

With that said - how many zones is normal late in the game?
I was running with 4 - obviously it needs to be much more.
Is 15 too many? I am not sure how to divide the zones up now.

Ok read the manual haha-
It seems my resources are too far from the capital and need a new zone.
If anyone runs into this you can see it on page 171

The tooltip message shows

"Governor modifies {metal} {food} with administration strain of -100%"

My empire is crumbling on turn 130 - what does that mean exactly?