The list of messages in the bottom bar during battles

[Mobhack]

An asterix is a damage star, and is part of the post-penetration damage results notification.

You basically get one for a crewman killed, or a weapon or engine damage result, or other major catastrophic penetration result. Try looking at the current statistics for one of your own units that has suffered such a result and you'll probably see this - might be down to 2 men from 4, may be missing the main gun or bow MG etc.

It was never explained in the SSI "documents" either.

[tokiedian]

The message of casualties are followed by a number in parentheses like "(1)". What does it mean?

[scorpio_rocks]

Originally Posted by tokiedian

The message of casualties are followed by a number in parentheses like "(1)". What does it mean?

The number in parentheses following a casualty report is the total number of casualties on the unit so far in the game.

eg if report said "1 casualty (4)" it would indicate that attack caused 1 casualty for a total of 4 to that unit so far.

[tokiedian]

What is difference between "Front( Side/Rear) hit no effect" and "non-penetrating hit"?