Robert Fabbro
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Though the procedure in S17.821 is clear on how to determine replacement types for a standard infantry company, I find there is some room for confusion for elite type companies that have MMCs that are not subject to ELR replacement (Paratrooper, Marine, SS, etc.).
Are elite company squads/hs automatically replaced with the appropriate elite-level MMC? This is the easiest and probably intended case. However, the S17.821 table lists a couple of drms for companies that qualify as Elite (-1 if your company is 50%+ elite, -2 if it is identified as elite), so it seems elite companies are subject to a roll on this table after all.
So taking this latter approach, it would seem that a final roll of 0 or less gets you an elite replacement MMC. So what happens if you roll a class not associated with your company? I suspect it is simply not received.
However, a final result of 1-4 on the table results in a First Line MMC being received, with a footnote that reads the unit is the SAME type as listed on the company's OB. So does this mean an elite company actually receives an appropriate unit on a final roll of 4 or less? A significant difference...
I do like the idea of only replacing on a final 0 or less. It would reflect the slower replacement rate for companies that require a higher standard for its personnel. I suppose it ultimately does not really matter, as long as one plays it consistently.
Anyway, I have some ideas for how I will approach this, but was wondering what others had done.
Thoughts?
Are elite company squads/hs automatically replaced with the appropriate elite-level MMC? This is the easiest and probably intended case. However, the S17.821 table lists a couple of drms for companies that qualify as Elite (-1 if your company is 50%+ elite, -2 if it is identified as elite), so it seems elite companies are subject to a roll on this table after all.
So taking this latter approach, it would seem that a final roll of 0 or less gets you an elite replacement MMC. So what happens if you roll a class not associated with your company? I suspect it is simply not received.
However, a final result of 1-4 on the table results in a First Line MMC being received, with a footnote that reads the unit is the SAME type as listed on the company's OB. So does this mean an elite company actually receives an appropriate unit on a final roll of 4 or less? A significant difference...
I do like the idea of only replacing on a final 0 or less. It would reflect the slower replacement rate for companies that require a higher standard for its personnel. I suppose it ultimately does not really matter, as long as one plays it consistently.
Anyway, I have some ideas for how I will approach this, but was wondering what others had done.
Thoughts?
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