{"id":496,"date":"2023-01-04T00:36:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T00:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/?p=496"},"modified":"2023-01-04T01:04:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T01:04:03","slug":"the-slush-force-update-5-the-invisible-front","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slushforce.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/04\/the-slush-force-update-5-the-invisible-front\/","title":{"rendered":"[The Slush Force] Update #5: The Invisible Front"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the previous update, we talked about the use of combat aviation<\/a> to help win difficult fights. Now, it is time to switch gears and talk about less obvious factors that impact combat readiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a saying that “all battles are won in the mind”. In The Slush Force<\/em>, this is not entirely true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we cannot ignore the reality that morale and psychological factors are indeed very important for combat effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morale Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, it is stressful to be shot at! All weapons in The Slush Force<\/em> deal some amount of suppression. Near-misses are somewhat damaging to morale, but direct hits cause extreme panic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, vehicle-mounted weapons, as well as explosives (such as those you see on tanks and planes) are the most effective at suppression. Alien weapons are also quite intimidating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even a near-miss from a tank is sure to ruin your day!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Effects of Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you probably guessed, stress is not the best factor for high performance! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The speed at which soldiers become stressed out is determined by various factors, including their training, their own bravery, and their brothers-in-arms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n