Slitherine

This Japanese unit type does not change hex ownership (like recon).
But do they need supply?

Erik wrote:But do they need supply?

See here in "units.txt" :

[Volunteer_Fighters]
id = 421
faction = japan, ijn
category = land
class = infantry
model = VolunteerSpear -0.01, -0.1
model = VolunteerMolotov -0.2, 0.12
model = VolunteerFemaleSpear 0.2, 0.1
counter = Infantry
chassis = foot
idleEffect = VolunteerIdle
weaponEffect = VolunteerAttack
moveEffect = VolunteerMove
mp = 6
LOS = 4
cost = 10
supply = 1
attackType = infantry
defenseType = infantry
weapon = vehicle_attack, 1-4
weapon = infantry_attack, 3-5
shock = 5
defense = air_defense, 13
defense = naval_defense, 10
defense = vehicle_defense, 5
defense = infantry_defense, 4
defense = bombard_defense, 10
transport = Type94_Truck
noPurchase
noRepair
concealable
camouflaged
noSupply
noCapture
lightThreaded

Ah, thanks.
Always check the source before asking questions

This unit type is not visible on the strategic map as a friendly. Is this intended?

Hmm, I wonder if it's there, but covered by the neighbouring enemy counter?

Overshadowed by the enemy, easily done
when all you've got are sticks and bones.