He sent me an in-game PM last turn stating that he thought he was pretty much dead, so I fear he might not be coming back... Still, I'd rather have him fighting to the last man than an AI.
OK, I have not heard from Jomon, either through PM or personal email. I think at this point I don't have a lot of choice other than setting him to AI; I'll do it this afternoon.
I'll be out of town until Sunday, but I should have enough net access to get my turns in.