Commander Traits

Equestria at War utilizes unique traits for commanders. They may be modified in common\unit_leader\eaw_traits.txt.

Land Commanders

Personality traits

These traits can not be gained through experience and generally don't affect subordinate unit leaders. The vast majority are scripted for use with certain commanders, though a few can appear on newly appointed commanders.

Name	Code Reference	Modifiers	Description	Notes
Promising Leader	promising_general	Personal Experience Gain: +25%	This leader has proven to be a quick learner.	Trait also used by sea commanders. Formerly titled "Promising General". New leaders may spawn with this trait.
Air Force Commander	air_force_commander	Air Superiority: +5% Ground Support: +3%	Either a former pilot or an air force officer relegated to army command, this general uses their experience to better coordinate joint air and land operations.	New commanders can spawn with this trait if early fighters have been researched. Chances are improved if there are over 100 points of Air Experience in reserve. Air Superiority bonus is applied to ground troops, not aircraft.
Digger	newmareland_digger	Max Entrenchment Factor: +20%	Professional Trench Digger.	New commanders may spawn with this trait if country is  New Mareland.
Anam-Teine	trait_anam_teine	Infantry Division Attack: +5% Infantry Division Defense: +5% Division Recovery Rate: +5%	This pony has learned the secret arts of Anam-Teine. Few ponies can match their speed, strength or combat prowess. Through rigorous study and harsh tiles, they have unlocked their Anamarm making them a near unstoppable force in personal combat to mortals.	New commanders may spawn with this trait if country is  Ponaidhean
Jungle Girl	jungle_girl	Jungle Terrain: Movement Speed: +5% Attack: +5% Defense: +5%	Brave and adventurous, often reckless. The Jungle adventurer spent most of their life in the jungle, either in pursuit of treasures or fighting the bandits, and they can share their experience with the ponies they lead.
Best Defence	fireflight	Division Attack: +5% Armor Division Attack: +5%
Bleeding Heart	bleeding_heart	Attrition: -10% Experience Loss Factor: -5%	Doesn't like killing.
Master of Psychology	midnight_poppy	Division Recovery Rate: +5% Division Organization Factor: +5%	Having studied Psychology long before joining the military, this pony knows how to use her expertise to convince her troops to put in that extra effort into everything they do.
The Vigilant Sentinel	vigilant_sentinel	Division Recovery Rate: +5% Division Defense: +5%
Tribal Queen	queen_terror	Army Organization Factor: -5% Army Experience Gain: +3% Reconnaisance: +5% Division Recovery Rate: +5% At Night: Attack: +5% Defense: +5%	Tzyca Tezischia joined forces with the Lunar Rebellion not out of a sense of unity with her nocturnal siblings but rather out of a desperate need for survival. Her loyalty stand primarily with the bat ponies she leads and that loyalty is repaid in kind as she can inspire a fierce fighting spirit from her troops. While her loyalty to the Lunar matriarch is questionable, Tzyca's skill in the battlefield is a useful asset that'd be a shame to squander.
Goddess of the Night	goddess_of_the_night	Field Marshal Modifier: At Night: Attack: +10% Defense: +10%
Supernova	supernova	Personal Experience Gain: -66% Division Attack: +20% Division Defense: +20% Division Recovery Rate: +20% Division Speed: +15% Reinforce Rate: +20% Heat Attrition Factor :-40% Supply Consumption: -20%		Used exclusively by  Daybreaker, who serves as Field Marshal for a limited time.
Otherworldly Experience	sunset_shimmer_t	Personal Experience Gain: +10% Division Recovery Rate: +5% Reinforce Rate: +5% Division Organization Factor: +5% Heat Attrition Factor :-20%	This general was long absent from the land, and has only recently returned. During their time abroad they picked up several quirks that some call unsettling and even alien, but which also make them a more effective commander.	Used by  Solar Empire commander Sunset Shimmer
Lady Inquisitor	sunrise_sparkle_t	Max Planning: +15% Planning Speed: +20% Division Recovery Rate: +3% Reinforce Rate: +3% Division Organization Factor: +7% Heat Attrition Factor :-50%		Used by  Solar Empire commander Sunrise Sparkle if Twilight's "re-education" was successful
Warrior Princess	warrior_princess	Own Combat Width: -10% Division Recovery Rate: +7%
Red General	commissar_general	Division Recovery Rate: +5%	Staunch communist, a hero of the Revolution. An inspirational figure for every soldier in their army.	Only used by nations with Communist Governments
Inspiring Commissar	inspiring_commissar	Division Recovery Rate: +10%	This commissar inspires soldiers to do the impossible and fight to their last breath. Motherland or Death!	Only used by nations with Communist Governments
Royal Guard Commander	royal_guard_commander	Division Recovery Rate: +5% Reinforce Rate: +10%	Shining Armour is the current Captain of the Royal Guard, and his presence inspires ponies to greater bravery, knowing that he's watching them, with a barrier spell ready.	Used exclusively by commander Shining Armor of the  Crystal Empire.
Rock Girl	rock_girl	Reinforce Rate: +5% Max Entrenchment Factor : +30%	Having spent most of her life in a rock farm, this rock girl has a tough personality and broad expertise in digging.	Used by exclusively by Maud Pie.
Forest Deer	forest_deer	Winter Attrition Factor: -5% Forest Terrain: Division Speed:+10%	Forest deer know their forests very well and can guide their troops to advance faster.
Supply Raider	supply_raider	Equipment Capture Ratio Gain: +3% Out of Supply:-20%	This pony somehow always manages to scavenge, steal or find enough supplies to keep their troops well-provisioned.	Used if DLC "Waking the Tiger" is enabled.
Supply Raider	supply_raider_no_wtt	Out of Supply:-25%	This pony somehow always manages to scavenge, steal or find enough supplies to keep their troops well-provisioned.	Used if DLC "Waking the Tiger" is disabled, in place of "supply_raider".
Determined Innovator	determined_innovator	Division Recovery Rate: +10%	This commander uses the most modern means of warfare. Improvise. Adapt. Overcome!
Pinkie Pie	pinkie_pie_bae	Reinforcement Rate: +5% Max Entrenchment Factor: +10% Division Recovery Rate: +5% Division Speed: +5%	Extremely joyful pony, lifts up the morale of the soldiers, breaks the laws of physics and digs trenches at the speed of sound.	Used by  Equestrian general Pinkie Pie, once certain wartime reform focuses have been taken.
Prince of Equestria		Max Planning: +5% Supply Consumption: -5% Division Recovery Rate: +3%	The Princes' attend the high class military academy in Canterlot, where they are trained to command armies in battle.	Used by  Equestrian Field Marshal Blueblood.
Night Guard	night_guard	At Night: Attack:+7% Defense: +7%	The Night Guards are ponies chosen to lead the Night Princess' armies. They have received specialised training which, during night-time, greatly improves the performance of the troops under their command. The night sees all.	Used by commanders of the  Lunar Empire or  Disciples of the Night
Sanguinary Prince	sanguinary_prince	Reconnaissance: +20% Max Planning: +5% At Night: Attack:+7% Defense: +7%	Bloodthirsty at night, vampire bats are known to be the most devout followers of the Night Goddess, and make formidable foes. Just... stay away from the sunlight.
Panzer Marshal	trimmel	Field Marshal Modifier: Armor Division Speed: +5% Armor Division Attack: +5% Armor Division Defense: +5% Motorized Attack: +5%	An unparalleled expert with Tanks and Mechanised forces.
Nico	nico_the_general	Supply Consumption:+10% Division Recovery Rate: -25% Personal Experience Gain: -25% Division Attack: -30% Division Defense: -50% Planning Speed: -10%		Used exclusively by  Skyfall general Nico. AI has a factor of -100 to assigning Nico.
Queensguard Captain	infiltrator	General Max Army Size: -20 Personal Experience Gain: -25% Infantry Division Attack: +10% Infantry Division Defense: -5% Division Defense on Core Territory: +5% Division Recovery Rate: +5%	While all changelings are experts in subterfuge and deception, The Queensguard understand the truth of war, battles are won by the merciless application of overwhelming force. Their combat doctrine dictates that any battle where their capacity to fight and willingness to die exceeds that of their enemy is a battle already won—everything else is merely a matter of time and attrition.
File:Trait tinyman.png Fallen's Struggle	tinyman	Max Planning: +10% Supply Consumption: -10% Personal Experience Gain: -25%
Major General	moontatik	Armor Division Attack: +10% Supply Consumption: -10%	A very young, very loyal, and very successful officer, joining the Lunar Guard at age 19 before quickly rising through the ranks and introducing Equestria to more modern tactics and methods of warfare.
Solar Determination	stormchaser	Max Entrechment: +2.0 Organization Loss When Moving: +15%	This pony insists on sticking with the old school of combat, even in modern times of tank warfare.
Vzletaem!	vzletaem	Air Superiority: +3% Ground Support: +3%		Air Superiority bonus is applied to ground troops, not aircraft.
Redeemed Dread Queen	redeemed_queen	Winter Attrition: -5% Infantry Division Attack: +10% Own Combat Width: -10%		Used by  Rosa Maledicta if she has been reformed by the  Arcturian Order.
Blind	blind	Skill Bonus Factor: -80% Cannot use abilities Division Attack: -10% Division Defense: -10%	Blind characters can't see.
Imbecile	imbecile	Skill Bonus Factor: -1 Division Attack: -15% Division Defense: -15%	Imbecile characters are stupid.	Icon is a reference to Crusader Kings II character trait.
Medical Expert	medical_expert	Division Recovery Rate: +3% Division Defense: +3% Experience Loss Factor: -5%	This general has experience in medical field and will never leave their friends behind.
Passionate	arrow	Division Movement Speed: +5% Division Attack: +3% Injury Chance: +50%	Inspires their troops to follow them anywhere and often leads the charge personally.
Signal Expert	signal_expert_trait	Reinforce Rate: +5%	As a former radio host, this mare knows her way around the radio systems in the army.
Renowned Markspony	renowned_marksman	Infantry Division Attack: +5% Infantry Division Defense: +5% Planning Speed: -5%	This commander excels in marksponyship, and is sure to share their knowledge and skills with their troops.
Airland Commander	nestor_lunin	Division Defense: +5% Air Superiority: +1% Ground Support: +5%	Having commanded both land army and aviation in the past, the general knows how to use the strong sides of air support to defend his troops on the ground.	Air Superiority bonus is applied to ground troops, not aircraft.
Mare of Action	mare_of_action	Division Organization: +5% Motorized Attack: +10% Division Recovery Rate: -5% Injury Chance: +50%	Demanding General, who is always rushing into the heart of battle, keeping her troops ready for combat even against their own will. Breaking subordination before her very eyes means you are going to be tried by military tribunal, in other words - execution by the firing squad.
Unpredictable	trait_unpredictable	Division Attack: +15% Division Organization: -7.5%	Favors exotic and unconventional strategies. All warfare is based on deception.
Anam-Teine Grand Master	trait_anam_teine_grand_master	Infantry Division Attack: +10% Infantry Division Defense: +10% Division Recovery Rate: +10%	This pony is a Grand Master of an Anam-Teine monastery. Demons cower in fear if this pony is near.	Used by  Ponaidhean commanders.
Visitor from Another Dimension	trait_visitor	Reconnaissance: +20% Planning Speed: +5% Division Recovery Rate: -10%	This creature has come from a different dimension, they have the ability to talk to the spirits, or read thoughts, or control someone's mind... Better not question it!
Thunderpony	trait_hurricane	Division Attack: +10% Division Defense: +10% Attrition: +10%	The main tactic this general tends to use is suppression. He takes every opportunity to make his enemy suffer in the rain of fire. Supply economy isn't his thing though. By using more ammunition his armies deal somehow greater amount of damage to their targets than others.
Focused	trait_focused	General Max Army Size: -12 Division Organization: +3%	Focusing on a small portion of the army, the general can organize and manage their divisions in the most efficient way.
Kleptomaniac	trait_swift_wing	Equipment Capture Ratio Gain: +5% Fort Terrain: Attack: +5%	This mare has a talent for making acquisitions in the field. It would be best not to question where the supplies come from, however.
Guard-General	trait_guard_general	Infantry Division Attack: +5% Infantry Division Defense: +5%		Used by  Wittenlandic commander Katherine Fertz
Sturmgreifen Commander	trait_reformist	Division Recovery Rate: +5% Supply Consumption: -5%
VED_Princess_Commander_Trait	VED_Princess_Commander_Trait	Own Combat Width: -10%		Was likely intended for  Vedinian Princess Sköldsvärd, but appears to be unused.
Artillery Preference	VED_Artillery_Trait	Artillery Attack: +5%	The Princess has learned the benefits of artillery.	Used by Vedinian Princess Sköldsvärd upon her ascension to the throne, assuming the proper decisions were taken.
Critical Spirit	trait_critical_spirit	Promotion Cost: +50% Personal Experience Gain: +25% Planning Speed: -10%	This griffon always insists on their own point when it comes to controversial matters. Such an approach does not enjoy the support from military high command.
Talented Coordinator	trait_talented_coordinator	Reassignment Duration: +100% Division Organization: +3% Division Movement Speed: +5%	Leadership means picking good men and helping them do their best.
Love Addiction	changeling_love_succ	Planning Skill: -1 Out of Supply: -10% Injury Chance: -25% Division Organization: -5%	This changeling is addicted to love essence. It makes them stronger, but the excess of it damages their mental skills.
Unsterbliche Aura	Yal_skeleton_king_army_leader	Personal Experience Gain: -50% Field Marshal Modifier: Injury Chance: -100% Organization Loss When Moving: -10% Division Organization: +15% Division Recovery Rate: +5%	Fighting for the great Grover II inspires the troops even more, resulting into fearsome offensives.

Sea Commanders

Personality Traits

These traits can not be gained through experience and generally don't affect subordinate unit leaders. Many are scripted for use with certain commanders, though some can appear on newly hired commanders.

Name	Code Reference	Modifiers	Description	Notes
Promising Leader	promising_general	Personal Experience Gain: +25%	This leader has proven to be a quick learner.	Trait also used by land commanders. Formerly titled "Promising General". New leaders may spawn with this trait.
Nightmare of Solomon	nightmare_of_solomoon	Naval Torpedo Range: +15% Submarine Damage: +15%	After almost single-hoofedly turning around a naval battle in the middle of the night against a much larger enemy force Evening Squall was first given the nickname "Nightmare of Solomon" by enemy forces but it was soon adopted by Equestrian naval personnel. Ever since she has a reputation of being second to none when it comes to naval warfare, especially at night.	Exclusive to  Equestrian Admiral Evening Squall
Sea and Sky	sea_and_sky	Sortie Efficiency: +10% Naval Air Agility from Carriers: +10% Naval Air Attack from Carriers: +10%	He believes that the best way to hold the sea is by controlling the air.