When a 6 Might unit attacks a 5 Might unit, the defender gives -2 Might to the attacker (reducing it to 4 Might). Does the attacking unit die or does it survive and return to base?

Ruling: The attacking unit dies. The attacker assigns damage first, but since it only has 4 Might after the -2 Might modifier, it cannot deal lethal damage (6) to the defender. The attacker then fails to conquer and dies.

Sequence:

• Defender gives -2 Might to the attacker (reducing it from 6 to 4)
• Attacker assigns its damage first (4 damage)
• Defender assigns its damage (5 damage)
• Attacker fails to deal lethal damage and dies

Nuances:

• Might is not the same as life/HP; Might determines both damage dealt and damage that can be received
• Reducing Might reduces both offensive and defensive capability
• Damage persists outside of combat and is only cleared at end of combat and end of turn
• Damage does not reduce Might, so a damaged unit still deals full Might as damage