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Originally posted by LintMan:
1) I discovered the Golden Naga god all by its lonesome in a province to the southeast, and attacked with my (Gode) Prophet, a Herse commander and about 15-20 javeliners, huskarls, etc. It seems as though my commanders never showed up at the battle, just the squad. (If the commanders showed up, they weren't in their normal positions). After my giants pounded on the naga to maybe half strength, they all fled despite zero casualties. Then, next turn I rounded up my troops and re-attacked, with the same results: no apparent commanders, and my troops retreated after getting the Naga 1/3 down on health, with no losses on either side. Any explanations?

I can't explain why the commanders didn't appear to come to the party, but I think I know why your troops eventually routed even though they had no casualties - the Golden Naga has, I believe, the special ability of Awe, which increases the chances that troops attacking her will retreat.