Expanding core in campaign question

[Celnoriak]

Thanks for the reply. So if I decline to spend my support points, does this also keep the opposing force size down? I ask because I'm trying to play a battle a night, and it definitely helps my social life if I can keep those fights under about 3 hours. "Sorry honey, I can't take you to see Angels and Demons because I'm fighting the Great Patriotic War!" just doesn't get the understanding response I thought it would.

*Whoops, you already answered that second question for me. Thanks again