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According to the chart on page 40 of the manual, Brigade Order Advance should result in:
1. NO CHANGE to the combat value when you're attacking (Combat damage % =100%).
2. SUBTRACT 25% when defending (Combat Defense % = 75%).

However, I noticed when examining the detailed combat results that the REVERSE is true. When you attack with a unit with an Advance Brigade order, 25% is SUBTRACTED from the combat value.When you're defending there's NO CHANGE to the combat total.

I tested the other Brigade Orders and they apply the appropriate attack / defense modifications. For example, a unit with HOLD Brigade orders adds 25% to its combat value when attacking and DOES NOT modify the combat value when defending. The other Brigade Orders apply combat modifications as stated in the table.

Am I missing something?

Another question that needs to be answered by Eric. I'll make sure that he sees your question.

Thanks Gil. I think this a major malfunction. I use the Advance order A LOT. I was hoping someone else would check my finding. I should mention that it does the same thing when the AI uses the Advance order. So it's broke for both sides. Again, thanks for your help in resolving this issue.

The behavior and the tool-tip for the advance order are correct. Units ought to be doing 25% less damage and taking normal damage in combat. If this is not what the manual says, then there is an error in the table in the manual.

Eric, thanks for the explanation. The manual has it backwards.