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	== Worked examples ==		== Worked examples ==
	'''All examples for Patch 0.7.0. The current ~~Release~~ might deviate from these values!'''		'''All examples for Patch 0.7.0. The current release might deviate from these values!'''

	=== Example 1: Achilleas’ Autocannon Medium Walker ===		=== Example 1: Achilleas’ Autocannon Medium Walker ===

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	== Worked examples ==		== Worked examples ==
			'''All examples for Patch 0.7.0. The current Release might deviate from these values!'''

	=== Example 1: Achilleas’ Autocannon Medium Walker ===		=== Example 1: Achilleas’ Autocannon Medium Walker ===
	[[File:Ex1 Achilleas Walker.png\|thumb\|alt=Achilleas is operating a Medium Walker with two Autocannons, Ammo, and Ceramic Plating.\|Example 1: Achilleas' Medium Walker]]		[[File:Ex1 Achilleas Walker.png\|thumb\|alt=Achilleas is operating a Medium Walker with two Autocannons, Ammo, and Ceramic Plating.\|Example 1: Achilleas' Medium Walker]]

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	! Squad Leader star level !! Tax per squaddie !! Squad squaddie cap		! Squad Leader star level !! Tax per squaddie !! Squad squaddie cap
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1★ \|\| 4 \|\| 8		\| 1★ \|\| 6 \|\| 8
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2★ \|\| 9 \|\| 8		\| 2★ \|\| 13 \|\| 8
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3★ \|\| 16 \|\| 8		\| 3★ \|\| 22 \|\| 8
	\|}		\|}

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	== Vehicles ==		== Vehicles ==
	Vehicle squads add supply from:		Vehicle squads add supply from:
	* The [[Pilot]] (base cost ~~+ promotion tax~~)		* The [[Pilot]] (base cost)
	* The vehicle hull/chassis (e.g.Light Walker)		* The vehicle hull/chassis (e.g.Light Walker)
	* Installed [[Vehicle Modules]] (weapons/support modules)		* Installed [[Vehicle Modules]] (weapons/support modules)

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	! Total !! '''610'''		! Total !! '''610'''
	\|}		\|}





	=== Example 2: Pike’s Rifle Infantry Squad ===		=== Example 2: Pike’s Rifle Infantry Squad ===

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	# Determine squad type: [[Infantry]] or [[Vehicles\|Vehicle]].		# Determine squad type: [[Infantry]] or [[Vehicles\|Vehicle]].
	# Add base cost of the leader (SL or Pilot).		# Add base cost of the leader (SL or Pilot).
	~~# Add promotion tax for that leader.~~
	# If infantry: add squaddie tax based on squaddie count and SL star level.		# If infantry: add squaddie tax based on squaddie count and SL star level.
	# Add equipment costs (weapons/armor/specials/accessories), using the appropriate entity count.		# Add equipment costs (weapons/armor/specials/accessories), using the appropriate entity count.

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	== Worked examples ==		== Worked examples ==
	=== Example 1: Achilleas’ ~~vehicle squad (Light~~ Walker) ===		=== Example 1: Achilleas’ Autocannon Medium Walker ===
	[[File:~~example1~~.png\|thumb\|~~200px~~\|~~Achilleas’ vehicle squad (Light~~ Walker)]]		[[File:Ex1 Achilleas Walker.png\|thumb\|alt=Achilleas is operating a Medium Walker with two Autocannons, Ammo, and Ceramic Plating.\|Example 1: Achilleas' Medium Walker]]

	A 3★ [[Pilot]] ~~leading~~ a ~~Light~~ Walker with ~~a Swarm launcher~~ and ~~ammo~~:		A 3★ [[Pilot]] operating a Medium Walker with double MK20A3 BC Autocannons, Vehicle Ammo, and Ceramic Plating:

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Component !! Cost		! Component !! Cost
	\|-		\|-
	\| Pilot ~~base cost (~~3★) \|\| 80		\| Pilot Base Cost: 3★ \|\| 70
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Promotion tax (2 promotions × 15)~~ \|\| 30		\| Vehicle: [[Medium Walker]] \|\| 400
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Light Walker~~ \|\| ~~160~~		\| Weapons: 2x [[MK20A3 BC Autocannon]] (55 x 2) \|\| 110
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Swarm launcher~~ \|\| 50		\| Accessory 1: [[Vehicle Ammo Case]] \|\| 15
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Ammo~~ \|\| 15		\| Accessory 2: [[Ceramic Plating]] \|\| 15
	\|-		\|-
	! Total !! '''~~335~~'''		! Total !! '''610'''
	\|}		\|}

	~~This matches the loadout total shown in the UI~~.		=== Example 2: Pike’s Rifle Infantry Squad ===
			[[File:Ex2 Pike Squad.png\|thumb\|alt=Pike leads a full infantry squad with Hammer battle rifles, Mag Pouches, and Marine Infantry Body Armor.\|Example 2: Pike's Rifle Infantry Squad]]

	~~=== Example 2: Darby’s infantry squad ===~~		A 2★ [[Squad Leader]] with squad weapon, Marine combat armor, ammo, and squaddie tax:
	[[~~File:example2.png\|thumb\|200px\|Darby’s infantry squad~~]]

	A 3★ [[Squad Leader]] with ~~two promotions~~, ~~squad~~ weapon, ~~ammo~~, and squaddie tax:		{\| class="wikitable"
			! Component !! Cost
			\|-
			\| Squad Leader Base Cost: 2★ \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| Squad Weapons: [[BR6A1 HaMER]] (20 supply cost x 9 squad members) * 0.5 (from "This Is My Rifle" perk) \|\| 90
			\|-
			\| Squad Armor: [[Marine Infantry Body Armor]] (15 supply cost x 9 squad members) \|\| 135
			\|-
			\| Accessory: [[Accessories#Miscellaneous\|Magazine Pouches]] \|\| 5
			\|-
			\| Squaddie Tax: 2★ (9 × 8 squaddies) \|\| 72
			\|-
			! Total !! '''312'''
			\|}

			''Note:'' In this example, Edwin Pike has the perk [[This Is My Rifle (Perk)\|This Is My Rifle]], which reduces the cost of Squad Weapons by 50%. Since the squad doesn't have a special weapon, Pike himself carries another HaMER squad weapon, resulting in a total of 9.

			=== Example 3: Darby’s Stealth Infantry Squad ===
			[[File:Ex3 Darby Squad.png\|thumb\|alt=Darby leads a full Infantry Squad with MP3A9 "SOF" SMGs, M320 SSW SOC, REND Ammo, and NVGs.\|Example 3: Darby's Stealth Infantry Squad]]

			A 3★ [[Squad Leader]] with squad weapon, special weapon, Jaeger Fatigues, REND Ammo, Night Vision, and squaddie tax:

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Component !! Cost		! Component !! Cost
	\|-		\|-
	\| Squad Leader ~~base cost (~~3★) \|\| 40		\| Squad Leader Base Cost: 3★ \|\| 30
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Promotion tax (2 promotions × 15)~~ \|\| 30		\| Squad Weapon: [[MP3A9 "SOF" PPP]] \|\| 104
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Squad weapon total~~ \|\| 63		\| Infantry Special Weapon: [[M320 SSW SOC]] \|\| 40
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Ammo~~ \|\| 5		\| Armor: Jaeger Fatigues (5 supply cost x 9 squad members) \|\| 45
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Squaddie tax (3★ rate 10 × 6 squaddies)~~ \|\| 60		\| Accessory 1: [[Accessories#Ammunition\|REND Ammo]] \|\| 20
	\|-		\|-
	! Total !! '''~~198~~'''		\| Accessory 2: [[Accessories#Miscellaneous\|Night Vision Goggles]] \|\| 15
			\|-
			\| Squaddie Tax: 3★ (16 x 8 squaddies) \|\| 128
			\|-
			! Total !! '''382'''
	\|}		\|}

	''Note:'' The weapon line in the UI shows “Infantry Weapon ~~x7”~~ for this loadout, indicating 7 equipped entities (~~Squad Leader + 6~~ squaddies). The per-entity base cost for the weapon can be inferred as <code>63 / 7 = 9</code> for this item in this build.		''Note:'' The weapon line in the UI shows “Infantry Weapon x8” for this loadout, indicating 8 equipped entities (8 squaddies). The per-entity base cost for the weapon can be inferred as <code>104 / 8 = 13</code> for this item in this build. Because her squad is equipped with a Special Weapon, Darby herself carries the selected M320 SSW SOC instead of an MP3A9 "SOF" PPP.

			=== Example 4: Ivey's Wheeled Tank Destroyer ===
			[[File:Ex4 Ivey Tank Destroyer.png\|thumb\|alt=Ivey is operating a Light Troop Carrier with Long Barreled Tank Gun, coaxial MMG, Ammo, and Smoke Launchers.\|Example 4: Ivey's Wheeled Tank Destroyer]]

			A 1★ [[Pilot]] operating a Light Troop Carrier with Long Barreled Tank Gun, CMG50 MMG, Vehicle Ammo, and Smoke Launchers:

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! Component !! Cost
			\|-
			\| Pilot Base Cost: 1★ \|\| 10
			\|-
			\| Vehicle: [[Light Troop Carrier]] \|\| 220
			\|-
			\| Heavy Vehicle Weapon: [[Long Barreled Tank Gun]] \|\| 60
			\|-
			\| Light Vehicle Weapon: [[CMG50 MMG]] \|\| 35
			\|-
			\| Accessory 1: [[Vehicle Ammo Case]] \|\| 15
			\|-
			\| Accessory 2: [[Smoke Launchers]] \|\| 10
			\|-
			! Total !! '''350'''
			\|}

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	A squad’s total supply cost is the sum of:		A squad’s total supply cost is the sum of:
	* '''Base personnel cost''' (for a [[Squad Leader]] or a [[Pilot]], shown as Supply Cost in-game)		* '''Base personnel cost''' (for a [[Squad Leader]] or a [[Pilot]], shown as Supply Cost in-game)
	* '''Promotion tax''' (per promotion on that character)
	* '''Squaddie tax''' (infantry only; based on number of [[Squaddie\|squaddies]] assigned)		* '''Squaddie tax''' (infantry only; based on number of [[Squaddie\|squaddies]] assigned)
	* '''Equipment costs''' (infantry/vehicle weapon/armor/specials/accessories; infantry weapon and armor are scaled by entity count)		* '''Equipment costs''' (infantry/vehicle weapon/armor/specials/accessories; infantry weapon and armor are scaled by entity count)
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	! Lead type !! Star level !! Base supply cost		! Lead type !! Star level !! Base supply cost
	\|-		\|-
	\| Squad Leader \|\| 1★ \|\| 4		\| Squad Leader \|\| 1★ \|\| 0
	\|-		\|-
	\| Squad Leader \|\| 2★ \|\| 20		\| Squad Leader \|\| 2★ \|\| 20
	\|-		\|-
	\| Squad Leader \|\| 3★ \|\| 40		\| Squad Leader \|\| 3★ \|\| 30
	\|-		\|-
	\| Pilot \|\| 1★ \|\| 10		\| Pilot \|\| 1★ \|\| 10
	\|-		\|-
	\| Pilot \|\| 2★ \|\| 40		\| Pilot \|\| 2★ \|\| 30
	\|-		\|-
	\| Pilot \|\| 3★ \|\| 80		\| Pilot \|\| 3★ \|\| 70
	\|}		\|}

	~~=== Promotion tax ===~~
	~~Every time a character is [[Promotion\|promoted]], an additional supply surcharge is added. The tax starts at 0 and increases linearly with the number of promotions the character has.~~

	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
	~~\|+ Promotion tax per promotion* (by star level)~~
	~~! Star level !! Tax per promotion !! Max promotions~~
	\|-
	~~\| 1★ \|\| 5 \|\| 7~~
	\|-
	~~\| 2★ \|\| 10 \|\| 7~~
	\|-
	~~\| 3★ \|\| 15 \|\| 7~~
	\|}

	~~'''Formula:'''~~
	~~: <code>PromotionTax = Promotions × TaxPerPromotion(StarLevel)</code>~~

	=== Squaddie tax (infantry squads) ===		=== Squaddie tax (infantry squads) ===
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	! Squad Leader star level !! Tax per squaddie !! Squad squaddie cap		! Squad Leader star level !! Tax per squaddie !! Squad squaddie cap
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1★ \|\| 2 \|\| 8		\| 1★ \|\| 4 \|\| 8
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2★ \|\| 5 \|\| 8		\| 2★ \|\| 9 \|\| 8
	\|-		\|-
	\| 3★ \|\| 10 \|\| 8		\| 3★ \|\| 16 \|\| 8
	\|}		\|}

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	Every time a character is [[Promotion\|promoted]], an additional supply surcharge is added. The tax starts at 0 and increases linearly with the number of promotions the character has.		Every time a character is [[Promotion\|promoted]], an additional supply surcharge is added. The tax starts at 0 and increases linearly with the number of promotions the character has.

	Promotion tax per promotion (by star level):
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ Promotion tax per promotion* (by star level)
	! Star level !! Tax per promotion !! Max promotions		! Star level !! Tax per promotion !! Max promotions
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	Infantry squads also pay an additional cost for every [[Squaddie]] assigned to the squad. This represents the overhead of fielding more bodies in a single squad.		Infantry squads also pay an additional cost for every [[Squaddie]] assigned to the squad. This represents the overhead of fielding more bodies in a single squad.

	Squaddie tax per squaddie (based on squad leader star level):
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ Squaddie tax per squaddie* (based on squad leader star level)
	! Squad Leader star level !! Tax per squaddie !! Squad squaddie cap		! Squad Leader star level !! Tax per squaddie !! Squad squaddie cap
	\|-		\|-
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	=== Infantry special exception ===		=== Infantry special exception ===
	If an infantry squad equips an [[Infantry Special]] weapon, the squad leader is considered to carry the special weapon instead of the standard squad weapon. In this case, the '''Infantry Weapon''' entity count is reduced by 1:		If an infantry squad equips an [[Special_Weapons\|Infantry Special]] weapon, the squad leader is considered to carry the special weapon instead of the standard squad weapon. In this case, the '''Infantry Weapon''' entity count is reduced by 1:

	: <code>InfantryWeaponEntities = TotalEntities − 1(Or Squaddies count)</code>		: <code>InfantryWeaponEntities = TotalEntities − 1(Or Squaddies count)</code>
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	=== OCI ===		=== OCI ===
	* [[OCI]]: '''AI Controlled Logistics''' — reduces '''total vehicle cost''' by 15% per stack, additive, up to 60%.		* [[OCI]]: '''AI Controlled Logistics''' — reduces '''total vehicle cost''' by 15% per stack, additive, up to 60%.
			* [[OCI]]: '''Auto Supplies''' — '''+5% to maximum supplies''' available for each mission.

	=== Perks ===		=== Perks ===
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	A practical step-by-step method:		A practical step-by-step method:

	# Determine squad type: [[Infantry]] or [[Vehicle]].		# Determine squad type: [[Infantry]] or [[Vehicles\|Vehicle]].
	# Add base cost of the leader (SL or Pilot).		# Add base cost of the leader (SL or Pilot).
	# Add promotion tax for that leader.		# Add promotion tax for that leader.

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= Supply Cost =

'''Supply Cost''' is the mission deployment cost system in ''MENACE''. Every deployed unit (infantry(squad) or vehicle), including its personnel, promotions, squad size, and equipment loadout, consumes a certain amount of supply. The mission deployment screen shows the current total as '''Utilized / Max''' supply; exceeding the maximum prevents deployment until costs are reduced.

== What supply represents ==
Supply abstracts the logistics burden of bringing a force into a mission area: personnel overhead, training/seniority, squad size overhead, equipment issuance, and vehicle allocation.

Supply is calculated per squad, then summed across all squads in the force.

== Supply cost components ==
A squad’s total supply cost is the sum of:
* '''Base personnel cost''' (for a [[Squad Leader]] or a [[Pilot]], shown as Supply Cost in-game)
* '''Promotion tax''' (per promotion on that character)
* '''Squaddie tax''' (infantry only; based on number of [[Squaddie|squaddies]] assigned)
* '''Equipment costs''' (infantry/vehicle weapon/armor/specials/accessories; infantry weapon and armor are scaled by entity count)

=== Base personnel cost ===
The unit's lead character sets the base personnel cost:
* Infantry units use the [[Squad Leader]]’s cost.
* Vehicle units use the [[Pilot]]’s cost (pilots lead vehicles; they are not a squad).

{| class="wikitable"
! Lead type !! Star level !! Base supply cost
|-
| Squad Leader || 1★ || 4
|-
| Squad Leader || 2★ || 20
|-
| Squad Leader || 3★ || 40
|-
| Pilot || 1★ || 10
|-
| Pilot || 2★ || 40
|-
| Pilot || 3★ || 80
|}

=== Promotion tax ===
Every time a character is [[Promotion|promoted]], an additional supply surcharge is added. The tax starts at 0 and increases linearly with the number of promotions the character has.

*Promotion tax per promotion* (by star level):
{| class="wikitable"
! Star level !! Tax per promotion !! Max promotions
|-
| 1★ || 5 || 7
|-
| 2★ || 10 || 7
|-
| 3★ || 15 || 7
|}

'''Formula:'''
: <code>PromotionTax = Promotions × TaxPerPromotion(StarLevel)</code>

=== Squaddie tax (infantry squads) ===
Infantry squads also pay an additional cost for every [[Squaddie]] assigned to the squad. This represents the overhead of fielding more bodies in a single squad.

*Squaddie tax per squaddie* (based on squad leader star level):
{| class="wikitable"
! Squad Leader star level !! Tax per squaddie !! Squad squaddie cap
|-
| 1★ || 2 || 8
|-
| 2★ || 5 || 8
|-
| 3★ || 10 || 8
|}

'''Formula:'''
: <code>SquaddieTax = SquaddieCount × TaxPerSquaddie(SLStarLevel)</code>

== Equipment scaling (weapons, armor, specials) ==
Many infantry loadout items scale with the number of entities that must be equipped.

=== Entity count ===
For infantry, the typical equip count is:
: <code>TotalEntities = 1 (Squad Leader) + SquaddieCount</code>

Weapons and armor commonly scale as:
: <code>ItemCost = PerEntityBaseCost × EquippedEntities</code>

The loadout UI indicates the equipped entity count as <code>xN</code> next to the equipment category (e.g., “Infantry Weapon x7”).

=== Infantry special exception ===
If an infantry squad equips an [[Infantry Special]] weapon, the squad leader is considered to carry the special weapon instead of the standard squad weapon. In this case, the '''Infantry Weapon''' entity count is reduced by 1:

: <code>InfantryWeaponEntities = TotalEntities − 1(Or Squaddies count)</code>

(Armor still typically scales with the full entity count unless otherwise specified by the item.)

== Vehicles ==
Vehicle squads add supply from:
* The [[Pilot]] (base cost + promotion tax)
* The vehicle hull/chassis (e.g.Light Walker)
* Installed [[Vehicle Modules]] (weapons/support modules)
* Accessories (if present)

== Cost modifiers ==
Some OCIs and perks reduce supply costs. These are applied to the relevant subtotal (e.g., vehicle-only reductions should apply to vehicle hull/modules/ammo totals, while armor-only reductions apply only to armor).

=== OCI ===
* [[OCI]]: '''AI Controlled Logistics''' — reduces '''total vehicle cost''' by 15% per stack, additive, up to 60%.

=== Perks ===
* [[Perks|Jean Sy – Economics 101]]: reduces total squad cost by 15%
* [[Perks|Jacques Yves Vamplew – Flamboyant]]: reduces armor supply cost by 30%
* [[Perks|Common Perk – This is my rifle]]: reduces squad weapon supply cost by 50%

== How to calculate a squad’s supply ==
A practical step-by-step method:

# Determine squad type: [[Infantry]] or [[Vehicle]].
# Add base cost of the leader (SL or Pilot).
# Add promotion tax for that leader.
# If infantry: add squaddie tax based on squaddie count and SL star level.
# Add equipment costs (weapons/armor/specials/accessories), using the appropriate entity count.
# Apply applicable cost reductions to the relevant subtotals.
# Sum all parts to get the squad’s total supply.

== Worked examples ==
=== Example 1: Achilleas’ vehicle squad (Light Walker) ===
[[File:example1.png|thumb|200px|Achilleas’ vehicle squad (Light Walker)]]

A 3★ [[Pilot]] leading a Light Walker with a Swarm launcher and ammo:

{| class="wikitable"
! Component !! Cost
|-
| Pilot base cost (3★) || 80
|-
| Promotion tax (2 promotions × 15) || 30
|-
| Light Walker || 160
|-
| Swarm launcher || 50
|-
| Ammo || 15
|-
! Total !! '''335'''
|}

This matches the loadout total shown in the UI.

=== Example 2: Darby’s infantry squad ===
[[File:example2.png|thumb|200px|Darby’s infantry squad]]

A 3★ [[Squad Leader]] with two promotions, squad weapon, ammo, and squaddie tax:

{| class="wikitable"
! Component !! Cost
|-
| Squad Leader base cost (3★) || 40
|-
| Promotion tax (2 promotions × 15) || 30
|-
| Squad weapon total || 63
|-
| Ammo || 5
|-
| Squaddie tax (3★ rate 10 × 6 squaddies) || 60
|-
! Total !! '''198'''
|}

''Note:'' The weapon line in the UI shows “Infantry Weapon x7” for this loadout, indicating 7 equipped entities (Squad Leader + 6 squaddies). The per-entity base cost for the weapon can be inferred as <code>63 / 7 = 9</code> for this item in this build.