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Hi.

Quick question, that maybe a bit stupid, but I just wanted to know whether the game functions with the different levels of troop quality? I.e. can you designate a unit to be of higher or lower quality which would then impact it's performance in for instance rate of fire / accuracy / morale etc etc?

Absolutely yes. Here is the relevant section from the manual:

5.1. UNITS
5.1.1. Training
The initial training value is based on the faction attribute for the selected year and month, the unit formation attribute, and the scenario launch parameters. Some randomization is added in the beginning of a battle.
The training value affects spotting, hiding, firing accuracy, pre-battle recon detection, breaching, infiltration, purchase cost, fatigue, slowness caused by suppression, breaching speed, and the chance to find and enter a defilade position.

5.1.2. Morale
Morale affects a unit’s purchase value, and the initial morale value is based on the faction attribute for the selected year and month, the unit formation attribute, and scenario launch parameters. Some randomization is added in the beginning of a battle.
Morale is reduced by suppression, casualties, damage, immobilization, flamethrower attacks, and lightning strikes. When the unit sees friendly units killed, retreating, or becoming routed, then the unit takes a morale hit. The player character unit has a constant morale value.
Units with high morale are less likely to retreat and recover faster from suppression.
Vehicles with high morale button-up (close the hatches) less quickly when taking fire and un-button faster. The higher the base morale, the faster the unit can recover from morale hits. Aircraft with high morale tend to stay longer in the battle area before leaving due to damage.

Thanks very much for the quick reply!

I have just started playing the game, but I was wondering (and I didnt have the game open).

By the way, do you have any timelime on any DLCs, mimicking the old Armored Brigade?.

I cannot disclose much other than that at least one is planned/in the works.