Loading LCUs in Transport TFs

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Loading LCUs in Transport TFs

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In WitP AE, LCUs had to be in Strategic Move operations mode before they could be loaded onto transport TFs. As far as I can see, WiS allows LCUs to be immediately loaded onto transport TFs while in any operations mode (combat, move, etc.). Are there any penalties for loading LCUs in modes other than Strategic Move? The only thing I can find in the manual is that Strategic Move is in some way "optimal" for quick movement by rail or sea.
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Re: Loading LCUs in Transport TFs

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rmeckman wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:02 pm In WitP AE, LCUs had to be in Strategic Move operations mode before they could be loaded onto transport TFs. As far as I can see, WiS allows LCUs to be immediately loaded onto transport TFs while in any operations mode (combat, move, etc.). Are there any penalties for loading LCUs in modes other than Strategic Move? The only thing I can find in the manual is that Strategic Move is in some way "optimal" for quick movement by rail or sea.
Not that I know of other than if the units are loaded in Strategic Mode and are dropped off at a non-railroad hex then they have to change their mode.
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Re: Loading LCUs in Transport TFs

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If this is WAD, I wonder what the reason is for requiring packing/unpacking time when traveling by rail but not by sea. I don't recall any controversy in WitP AE about requiring strategic move mode for Transport TFs.
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Re: Loading LCUs in Transport TFs

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rmeckman wrote: Mon Feb 23, 2026 7:21 pm If this is WAD, I wonder what the reason is for requiring packing/unpacking time when traveling by rail but not by sea. I don't recall any controversy in WitP AE about requiring strategic move mode for Transport TFs.

oh look, reasonable and logical curiosity. Lets wait together for an answer. I've been here a long time waiting already, but please take a seat on the bench.
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