While junior officers manage immediate combat tactics, a General's responsibilities shift toward large-scale management and diplomacy:
: They must possess the intellect to grasp complex scenarios and the flexibility to adapt when plans inevitably meet the "friction" of reality. full general
: A General's role is often described as 50% officer, 25% diplomat, and 25% politician, requiring them to navigate internal government politics while defending the country. While junior officers manage immediate combat tactics, a