diff --git a/Strategic/Assignments.cpp b/Strategic/Assignments.cpp
index 2b5facce..b9949f32 100644
--- a/Strategic/Assignments.cpp
+++ b/Strategic/Assignments.cpp
@@ -814,6 +814,11 @@ BOOLEAN BasicCanCharacterAssignment( SOLDIERTYPE * pSoldier, BOOLEAN fNotInComba
 		return( FALSE );
 	}
 
+	if (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+	{
+		return( FALSE );
+	}
+
 	return( TRUE );
 }
 
@@ -2501,7 +2506,7 @@ BOOLEAN CanCharacterSleep( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, BOOLEAN fExplainWhyNot )
 	}
 
 	// POW?
-	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND )
 	{
 		return( FALSE );
 	}
@@ -2719,7 +2724,7 @@ INT8 CanCharacterSquad( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, INT8 bSquadValue )
 		return ( CHARACTER_CANT_JOIN_SQUAD );
 	}
 
-	if ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && pSoldier->ubHoursRemainingOnMiniEvent > 0))
+	if ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && pSoldier->ubHoursRemainingOnMiniEvent > 0) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND) )
 	{
 		// not allowed to be put on a squad
 		return( CHARACTER_CANT_JOIN_SQUAD );
@@ -5840,7 +5845,7 @@ void FatigueCharacter( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 	}
 
 	// POW?
-	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND )
 	{
 		return;
 	}
@@ -16323,7 +16328,7 @@ void HandleRestFatigueAndSleepStatus( void )
 				continue;
 			}
 
-			if( ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) )
+			if( ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )
 			{
 				continue;
 			}
@@ -16472,7 +16477,7 @@ void HandleRestFatigueAndSleepStatus( void )
 				continue;
 			}
 
-			if( ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) )
+			if( ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )
 			{
 				continue;
 			}
@@ -19453,7 +19458,8 @@ BOOLEAN CanCharacterRepairAnotherSoldiersStuff( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, SOLDIERTY
 		( AM_A_ROBOT( pSoldier ) ) ||
 		( pSoldier->ubWhatKindOfMercAmI == MERC_TYPE__EPC ) ||
 		( pOtherSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) ||
-		( pOtherSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) )
+		( pOtherSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) ||
+		( pOtherSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )
 	{
 		return( FALSE );
 	}
diff --git a/Strategic/Hourly Update.cpp b/Strategic/Hourly Update.cpp
index 800e5603..876211ad 100644
--- a/Strategic/Hourly Update.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Hourly Update.cpp	
@@ -712,6 +712,7 @@ void HourlyStealUpdate()
 			&& pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT
 			&& pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW
 			&& pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT
+			&& pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND
 			&& !( ( ( gWorldSectorX == pSoldier->sSectorX ) && ( gWorldSectorY == pSoldier->sSectorY ) && ( gbWorldSectorZ == pSoldier->bSectorZ ) ) && ( gTacticalStatus.fEnemyInSector || guiCurrentScreen == GAME_SCREEN ) ) )
 		{
 			UINT8 ubSectorId = SECTOR( pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY );
@@ -741,6 +742,7 @@ void HourlyStealUpdate()
 					&& pOtherSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT
 					&& pOtherSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW
 					&& pOtherSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT
+					&& pOtherSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND
 					&& !SPY_LOCATION( pOtherSoldier->bAssignment )
 					&& pOtherSoldier->bActive
 					&& !pOtherSoldier->flags.fMercAsleep
diff --git a/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Bottom.cpp b/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Bottom.cpp
index f1a730c4..004a67e4 100644
--- a/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Bottom.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Bottom.cpp	
@@ -1795,6 +1795,7 @@ BOOLEAN AnyUsableRealMercenariesOnTeam( void )
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) &&
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) &&
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) &&
+				( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) &&
 				( pSoldier->ubWhatKindOfMercAmI != MERC_TYPE__EPC ) )
 		{
 			return( TRUE );
diff --git a/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Map.cpp b/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Map.cpp
index 58041913..39cca58a 100644
--- a/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Map.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Map Screen Interface Map.cpp	
@@ -1366,6 +1366,7 @@ INT32 ShowAssignedTeam(INT16 sMapX, INT16 sMapY, INT32 iCount)
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT ) &&
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) &&
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) &&
+				( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) &&
 				( pSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 ) &&
 				( !PlayerIDGroupInMotion( pSoldier->ubGroupID ) ) )
 		{
@@ -6976,6 +6977,7 @@ BOOLEAN CanMercsScoutThisSector( INT16 sSectorX, INT16 sSectorY, INT8 bSectorZ )
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) ||
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) ||
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) ||
+				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) ||
 				( pSoldier->flags.fMercAsleep == TRUE ) ||
 				( pSoldier->stats.bLife < OKLIFE ) )
 		{
diff --git a/Strategic/Map Screen Interface.cpp b/Strategic/Map Screen Interface.cpp
index 40974757..41111229 100644
--- a/Strategic/Map Screen Interface.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Map Screen Interface.cpp	
@@ -1938,7 +1938,7 @@ void UpdateCharRegionHelpText( void )
 		pSoldier = MercPtrs[ gCharactersList[ bSelectedInfoChar ].usSolID ];
 
 		// health/energy/morale
-		if( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+		if( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND )
 		{
 			if ( pSoldier->stats.bLife != 0 )
 			{
@@ -3713,7 +3713,7 @@ void SetUpMovingListsForSector( INT16 sSectorX, INT16 sSectorY, INT16 sSectorZ )
 			pSoldier = MercPtrs[ gCharactersList[ iCounter ].usSolID ];
 
 			if( ( pSoldier->bActive ) &&
-					( pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && !SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) &&
+					( pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && !SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) &&
 					( pSoldier->sSectorX == sSectorX ) && ( pSoldier->sSectorY == sSectorY ) && ( pSoldier->bSectorZ == sSectorZ ) )
 			{
 				if ( pSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE )
@@ -6063,8 +6063,8 @@ BOOLEAN CanCharacterMoveInStrategic( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, INT8 *pbErrorNumber
 		return( FALSE );
 	}
 
-	// mini event?
-	if ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+	// mini event/rebel command?
+	if ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND )
 	{
 		*pbErrorNumber = 29;
 		return( FALSE );
diff --git a/Strategic/PreBattle Interface.cpp b/Strategic/PreBattle Interface.cpp
index f285cd2e..d27d0654 100644
--- a/Strategic/PreBattle Interface.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/PreBattle Interface.cpp	
@@ -2376,6 +2376,7 @@ BOOLEAN PlayerMercInvolvedInThisCombat( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 			pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW &&
 			pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_DEAD &&
 			pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT &&
+			pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND &&
 			!(pSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE) &&
 			// Robot is involved if it has a valid controller with it, uninvolved otherwise
 			( !AM_A_ROBOT( pSoldier ) || ( pSoldier->ubRobotRemoteHolderID != NOBODY ) ) &&
diff --git a/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp b/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp
index eb32fe44..497d71b5 100644
--- a/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp	
@@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ UINT16 NumPlayerTeamMembersInSector( INT16 sSectorX, INT16 sSectorY, INT8 sSecto
 		// we test several conditions before we allow adding an opinion
 		// other merc must be active, have a profile, be someone else and not be in transit or dead
 		if ( pTeamSoldier->bActive && !pTeamSoldier->flags.fBetweenSectors  && pTeamSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 && !(pTeamSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE) &&
-			 !(pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT) &&
+			 !(pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND) &&
 			 (pTeamSoldier->sSectorX == sSectorX && pTeamSoldier->sSectorY == sSectorY && pTeamSoldier->bSectorZ == sSectorZ) )
 		{
 			++teammemberspresent;
@@ -2795,6 +2795,11 @@ void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 		return;
 	}
 	
+	if (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+	{
+		return;
+	}
+	
 	if ( pSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE )
 	{
 		return;
diff --git a/Strategic/Rebel Command.cpp b/Strategic/Rebel Command.cpp
index 681bf905..d1ea5165 100644
--- a/Strategic/Rebel Command.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Rebel Command.cpp	
@@ -87,6 +87,7 @@ Points of interest:
 #include "Queen Command.h"
 #include "random.h"
 #include "SaveLoadGame.h"
+#include "Squads.h"
 #include "strategic.h"
 #include "strategicmap.h"
 #include "Strategic Mines.h"
@@ -95,6 +96,7 @@ Points of interest:
 #include "Text.h"
 #include "Town Militia.h"
 #include "Utilities.h"
+#include "Vehicles.h"
 #include "WCheck.h"
 #include "WordWrap.h"
 #endif
@@ -171,6 +173,9 @@ void GetMissionInfo(RebelCommandAgentMissions mission, const MERCPROFILESTRUCT*
 	intModifierSkill = 0;
 	extraBits = 0;
 
+	if (mission == RCAM_NONE)
+		return;
+
 	const std::vector<INT8>* skills = gGameOptions.fNewTraitSystem ? &missionInfo[mission].newSkills : &missionInfo[mission].oldSkills;
 
 	for (int i = 0; i < sizeof(merc->bSkillTraits) / sizeof(merc->bSkillTraits[0]); ++i)
@@ -2128,6 +2133,8 @@ BOOLEAN SetupMissionAgentBox(UINT16 x, UINT16 y, INT8 index)
 	if (agentIndex[index] < 0) agentIndex[index] = static_cast<INT8>(mercs.size());
 	else if (agentIndex[index] > static_cast<INT8>(mercs.size())) agentIndex[index] = 0;
 
+	// rftr todo: handle RCAM_NONE (ie, mission prep in progress!)
+
 	// draw mission title
 	switch (rebelCommandSaveInfo.availableMissions[index])
 	{
@@ -2407,19 +2414,27 @@ BOOLEAN SetupMissionAgentBox(UINT16 x, UINT16 y, INT8 index)
 	}
 
 	// draw "start mission" button
-	const UINT8 townId = GetTownIdForSector(mercs[agentIndex[index]]->sSectorX, mercs[agentIndex[index]]->sSectorY);
-	const UINT8 townLoyalty = GetRegionLoyalty(townId);
-	if ((agentIndex[index] < static_cast<INT8>(mercs.size())) && (townId < FIRST_TOWN || townId >= NUM_TOWNS || townLoyalty < gRebelCommandSettings.iMinLoyaltyForMission))
+	BOOLEAN canStartMission = TRUE;
+	if (agentIndex[index] < static_cast<INT8>(mercs.size()))
 	{
-		swprintf(sText, L"Agent not in loyal town");
-		DrawTextToScreen(sText, x, y+295, 231, FONT10ARIAL, FONT_RED, FONT_MCOLOR_BLACK, FALSE, CENTER_JUSTIFIED);
+		const UINT8 townId = GetTownIdForSector(mercs[agentIndex[index]]->sSectorX, mercs[agentIndex[index]]->sSectorY);
+		const UINT8 townLoyalty = GetRegionLoyalty(townId);
+
+		if (townId < FIRST_TOWN || townId >= NUM_TOWNS || townLoyalty < gRebelCommandSettings.iMinLoyaltyForMission)
+		{
+			canStartMission = FALSE;
+			swprintf(sText, L"Agent not in loyal town");
+			DrawTextToScreen(sText, x, y+295, 231, FONT10ARIAL, FONT_RED, FONT_MCOLOR_BLACK, FALSE, CENTER_JUSTIFIED);
+		}
 	}
 	else if ((gTacticalStatus.uiFlags & INCOMBAT) || gTacticalStatus.fEnemyInSector)
 	{
+		canStartMission = FALSE;
 		swprintf(sText, L"Battle in progress");
 		DrawTextToScreen(sText, x, y+295, 231, FONT10ARIAL, FONT_RED, FONT_MCOLOR_BLACK, FALSE, CENTER_JUSTIFIED);
 	}
-	else // ok to start mission
+
+	if (canStartMission)
 	{
 		swprintf(sText, L"Start Mission (%d supplies)", GetMissionCost());
 		btnId = CreateTextButton(sText, FONT10ARIAL, FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, FONT_BLACK, BUTTON_USE_DEFAULT, x, y+290, 231, 20, BUTTON_TOGGLE, MSYS_PRIORITY_HIGH, DEFAULT_MOVE_CALLBACK, [](GUI_BUTTON* btn, INT32 reason)
@@ -2646,37 +2661,42 @@ void StartMission(INT8 index)
 			MissionFirstEvent evt;
 			DeserialiseMissionFirstEvent(MissionHelpers::missionParam, evt);
 
-			for (UINT8 i = gTacticalStatus.Team[OUR_TEAM].bFirstID; i <= gTacticalStatus.Team[OUR_TEAM].bLastID; ++i)
+			if (!evt.sentGenericRebelAgent)
 			{
-				SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier = MercPtrs[i];
-
-				if (pSoldier->ubProfile != evt.mercProfileId)
-					continue;
-
-				//TakeSoldierOutOfVehicle(pSoldier);
-				//RemoveCharacterFromSquads(pSoldier);
-				//pSoldier->ubHoursRemainingOnMiniEvent = hoursOnMiniEvent;
-				//pSoldier->bSectorZ += MINI_EVENT_Z_OFFSET;
-				//pSoldier->bBleeding = 0;
-				//SetTimeOfAssignmentChangeForMerc(pSoldier);
-				//ChangeSoldiersAssignment(pSoldier, ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND);
-
-				for (INT8 i = 0; i < NUM_ARC_AGENT_SLOTS; ++i)
+				//for (UINT8 i = gTacticalStatus.Team[OUR_TEAM].bFirstID; i <= gTacticalStatus.Team[OUR_TEAM].bLastID; ++i)
 				{
-					if (evt.missionId == rebelCommandSaveInfo.availableMissions[i])
-					{
-						rebelCommandSaveInfo.availableMissions[i] = RCAM_NONE;
-						break;
-					}
+					SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier = MercPtrs[evt.mercProfileId];
+
+					//if (pSoldier->ubProfile != evt.mercProfileId)
+					//	continue;
+
+					TakeSoldierOutOfVehicle(pSoldier);
+					RemoveCharacterFromSquads(pSoldier);
+					pSoldier->bSectorZ += REBEL_COMMAND_Z_OFFSET;
+					pSoldier->bBleeding = 0;
+					SetTimeOfAssignmentChangeForMerc(pSoldier);
+					ChangeSoldiersAssignment(pSoldier, ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND);
+
+					//break;
 				}
-
-				// actually start the mission
-				AddStrategicEvent(EVENT_REBELCOMMAND, GetWorldTotalMin() + 60 * 24, MissionHelpers::missionParam);
-				missionMap[static_cast<RebelCommandAgentMissions>(evt.missionId)] = MissionHelpers::missionParam;
-
-				return;
 			}
+
+			for (INT8 i = 0; i < NUM_ARC_AGENT_SLOTS; ++i)
+			{
+				if (evt.missionId == rebelCommandSaveInfo.availableMissions[i])
+				{
+					rebelCommandSaveInfo.availableMissions[i] = RCAM_NONE;
+					break;
+				}
+			}
+
+			// actually start the mission
+			//AddStrategicEvent(EVENT_REBELCOMMAND, GetWorldTotalMin() + 60 * 24, MissionHelpers::missionParam);
+			AddStrategicEvent(EVENT_REBELCOMMAND, GetWorldTotalMin() + 60, MissionHelpers::missionParam); // rftr todo: DELETE ME
+			missionMap[static_cast<RebelCommandAgentMissions>(evt.missionId)] = MissionHelpers::missionParam;
 		}
+
+		RenderWebsite();
 	});
 }
 // end website
@@ -4291,8 +4311,6 @@ void HandleStrategicEvent(const UINT32 eventParam)
 		{
 			const RebelCommandAgentMissions mission = static_cast<RebelCommandAgentMissions>(evt1.missionId);
 			const MERCPROFILESTRUCT merc = gMercProfiles[evt1.mercProfileId];
-			
-			// rftr todo: mission successful! give some experience pts
 
 			// what mission did we do? apply bonuses here, and don't forget to check them later when checking to see if a mission bonus should be applied
 			UINT32 durationBonus = 0;
@@ -4332,7 +4350,24 @@ void HandleStrategicEvent(const UINT32 eventParam)
 				AddStrategicEvent(EVENT_REBELCOMMAND, GetWorldTotalMin() + 60 * evt1.missionDurationInHours,
 					SerialiseMissionSecondEvent(evt1.sentGenericRebelAgent, evt1.mercProfileId, mission, extraBits));
 
-				// rftr todo: tell the player that the mission has started. popupbox or screenmsg?
+				if (!evt1.sentGenericRebelAgent)
+				{
+					//for (UINT8 i = gTacticalStatus.Team[OUR_TEAM].bFirstID; i <= gTacticalStatus.Team[OUR_TEAM].bLastID; ++i)
+					{
+						SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier = MercPtrs[evt1.mercProfileId];
+
+						//if (pSoldier->ubProfile != evt1.mercProfileId)
+						//	continue;
+
+						// rftr todo: tell the player that the mission has started. popupbox or screenmsg?
+						// rftr todo: mission successful! give some experience pts
+						pSoldier->bSectorZ -= REBEL_COMMAND_Z_OFFSET;
+						pSoldier->ubInsertionDirection = DIRECTION_IRRELEVANT;
+						pSoldier->ubStrategicInsertionCode = INSERTION_CODE_CENTER;
+						AssignmentDone(pSoldier, TRUE, FALSE);
+						AddCharacterToAnySquad(pSoldier);
+					}
+				}
 			}
 
 			missionMap[mission] = eventParam;
diff --git a/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp b/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp
index 67d0e69d..e0668545 100644
--- a/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp	
@@ -5475,7 +5475,7 @@ BOOLEAN TestForBloodcatAmbush( GROUP *pGroup )
 			{
 				if( MercPtrs[ i ]->bActive && MercPtrs[ i ]->stats.bLife && !(MercPtrs[ i ]->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE) )
 				{
-					if ( MercPtrs[ i ]->sSectorX == pGroup->ubSectorX && MercPtrs[ i ]->sSectorY == pGroup->ubSectorY && MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && MercPtrs[ i ]->stats.bLife >= OKLIFE )
+					if ( MercPtrs[ i ]->sSectorX == pGroup->ubSectorX && MercPtrs[ i ]->sSectorY == pGroup->ubSectorY && MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND && MercPtrs[ i ]->stats.bLife >= OKLIFE )
 					{
 						if( HAS_SKILL_TRAIT( MercPtrs[ i ], SCOUTING_NT ) && MercPtrs[ i ]->ubProfile != NO_PROFILE )
 						{
@@ -5880,6 +5880,7 @@ BOOLEAN GroupHasInTransitDeadOrPOWMercs( GROUP *pGroup )
 			if( ( pPlayer->pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) ||
 				( pPlayer->pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) ||
 				( pPlayer->pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) ||
+				( pPlayer->pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) ||
 				SPY_LOCATION( pPlayer->pSoldier->bAssignment ) ||
 				( pPlayer->pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) )
 			{
diff --git a/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp b/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp
index e9798e15..325f557b 100644
--- a/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp
+++ b/Strategic/mapscreen.cpp
@@ -2411,7 +2411,8 @@ void DrawCharBars( void )
 		if( ( pSoldier->stats.bLife == 0 ) ||
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) ||
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) ||
-				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) )
+				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) ||
+				( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )
 		{
 			return;
 		}
@@ -2829,7 +2830,7 @@ void DrawCharHealth( INT16 sCharNum )
 
 	pSoldier = &Menptr[gCharactersList[sCharNum].usSolID];
 
-	if( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND )
 	{
 		// find starting X coordinate by centering all 3 substrings together, then print them separately (different colors)!
 		swprintf( sString, L"%d/%d", pSoldier->stats.bLife, pSoldier->stats.bLifeMax );
@@ -11328,7 +11329,7 @@ void TeamListInfoRegionBtnCallBack(MOUSE_REGION *pRegion, INT32 iReason )
 			fPlotForMilitia = FALSE;
 
 			// if not dead or POW, select his sector
-			if( ( pSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ))//&& !SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) )
+			if( ( pSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )//&& !SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) )
 			{
 				ChangeSelectedMapSector( pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY, pSoldier->bSectorZ );
 			}
@@ -11384,7 +11385,7 @@ void TeamListInfoRegionBtnCallBack(MOUSE_REGION *pRegion, INT32 iReason )
 			fPlotForMilitia = FALSE;
 
 			// if not dead or POW, select his sector
-			if( ( pSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && !SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) )
+			if( ( pSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && !SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )
 			{
 				ChangeSelectedMapSector( pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY, pSoldier->bSectorZ );
 			}
@@ -11567,7 +11568,7 @@ void TeamListAssignmentRegionBtnCallBack(MOUSE_REGION *pRegion, INT32 iReason )
       		fShownAssignmentMenu = FALSE;
 
 			// if not dead or POW, select his sector
-			if( ( pSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) )
+			if( ( pSoldier->stats.bLife > 0 ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )
 			{
 				ChangeSelectedMapSector( pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY, pSoldier->bSectorZ );
 			}
@@ -15115,6 +15116,7 @@ BOOLEAN MapCharacterHasAccessibleInventory( INT8 bCharNumber )
 	if( ( pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) ||
 			( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) ||
 			( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) ||
+			( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) ||
 				// Kaiden: Vehicle Inventory change - Commented the following line
 				// ( pSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE ) ||
 				// And added this instead:
@@ -15303,7 +15305,7 @@ BOOLEAN CanChangeSleepStatusForSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 
 	// if a vehicle, robot, in transit, or a POW
 	if( ( pSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE ) || AM_A_ROBOT( pSoldier ) ||
-			( pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) )
+			( pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) || ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) )
 	{
 		// can't change the sleep status of such mercs
 		return ( FALSE );
@@ -15856,7 +15858,7 @@ INT16 CalcLocationValueForChar( INT32 iCounter )
 	pSoldier = MercPtrs[ gCharactersList[ iCounter ].usSolID ];
 
 	// don't reveal location of POWs!
-	if( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND )
 	{
 		sLocValue = SECTOR( pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY );
 		// underground: add 1000 per sublevel
@@ -15950,6 +15952,7 @@ BOOLEAN AnyMovableCharsInOrBetweenThisSector( INT16 sSectorX, INT16 sSectorY, IN
 			SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) ||
 			( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) ||
 			( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) ||
+			( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) ||
 			( pSoldier->stats.bLife == 0 ) )
 		{
 			continue;
@@ -16554,6 +16557,11 @@ void GetMapscreenMercLocationString( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, CHAR16 sString[] )
 			// mini event - unknown location, use the same string as POWs
 			swprintf( sString, L"%s", pPOWStrings[ 1 ] );
 		}
+		else if (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+		{
+			// on a rebel command mission
+			swprintf( sString, L"%s%s*", pMapVertIndex[pSoldier->sSectorY], pMapHortIndex[pSoldier->sSectorX] );
+		}
 		else if ( SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) )
 		{
 			swprintf( pTempString, L"%s%s%s",
@@ -16594,6 +16602,7 @@ void GetMapscreenMercDestinationString( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, CHAR16 sString[]
 	if( ( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) ||
 		( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW ) ||
 		( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) ||
+		( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) ||
 		SPY_LOCATION( pSoldier->bAssignment ) ||
 		( pSoldier->stats.bLife == 0 ) )
 	{
diff --git a/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp b/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp
index 03a881c7..dda550d9 100644
--- a/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp
+++ b/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp
@@ -5229,7 +5229,7 @@ BOOLEAN CanGoToTacticalInSector( INT16 sX, INT16 sY, UINT8 ubZ )
 	{
 		// ARM: now allows loading of sector with all mercs below OKLIFE as long as they're alive
 		if( ( pSoldier->bActive && pSoldier->stats.bLife ) && !( pSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE ) &&
-			( pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) &&
+			( pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT ) && ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND ) &&
 			( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_DEAD ) && !SoldierAboardAirborneHeli( pSoldier )
 			)
 
@@ -6402,7 +6402,7 @@ void HandleSlayDailyEvent( void )
 	}
 
 	// valid soldier?
-	if ( (pSoldier->bActive == FALSE) || (pSoldier->stats.bLife == 0) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT) )
+	if ( (pSoldier->bActive == FALSE) || (pSoldier->stats.bLife == 0) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT) || (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND) )
 	{
 		// no
 		return;
diff --git a/Tactical/Dialogue Control.cpp b/Tactical/Dialogue Control.cpp
index 2d2efb52..1c95d70e 100644
--- a/Tactical/Dialogue Control.cpp	
+++ b/Tactical/Dialogue Control.cpp	
@@ -1515,6 +1515,9 @@ BOOLEAN DelayedTacticalCharacterDialogue( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, UINT16 usQuoteN
 	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
 		return( FALSE );
 
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+		return( FALSE );
+
 	return( CharacterDialogue( pSoldier->ubProfile, usQuoteNum, pSoldier->iFaceIndex, DIALOGUE_TACTICAL_UI, TRUE, TRUE ) );
 }
 
@@ -1574,6 +1577,9 @@ BOOLEAN TacticalCharacterDialogueWithSpecialEventEx( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, UINT
 
 		if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
 			return( FALSE );
+
+		if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+			return( FALSE );
 	}
 
 	return( CharacterDialogueWithSpecialEventEx( pSoldier->ubProfile, usQuoteNum, pSoldier->iFaceIndex, DIALOGUE_TACTICAL_UI, TRUE, FALSE, uiFlag, uiData1, uiData2, uiData3 ) );
@@ -1625,6 +1631,9 @@ BOOLEAN TacticalCharacterDialogue( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, UINT16 usQuoteNum )
 	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
 		return( FALSE );
 
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+		return( FALSE );
+
 	// OK, let's check if this is the exact one we just played, if so, skip.
 	if ( pSoldier->ubProfile == gTacticalStatus.ubLastQuoteProfileNUm &&
 			usQuoteNum == gTacticalStatus.ubLastQuoteSaid )
@@ -1717,6 +1726,9 @@ BOOLEAN SnitchTacticalCharacterDialogue( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, UINT16 usQuoteNu
 	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
 		return( FALSE );
 
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+		return( FALSE );
+
 	// OK, let's check if this is the exact one we just played, if so, skip.
 	//if ( pSoldier->ubProfile == gTacticalStatus.ubLastQuoteProfileNUm &&
 	//	usQuoteNum == gTacticalStatus.ubLastQuoteSaid )
@@ -1774,6 +1786,9 @@ BOOLEAN AdditionalTacticalCharacterDialogue_CallsLua( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, UIN
 	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
 		return( FALSE );
 
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+		return( FALSE );
+
 	if ( AM_AN_EPC( pSoldier ) && !( gMercProfiles[pSoldier->ubProfile].ubMiscFlags & PROFILE_MISC_FLAG_FORCENPCQUOTE ) )
 		return( FALSE );
 
@@ -1802,7 +1817,7 @@ void AdditionalTacticalCharacterDialogue_AllInSector(INT16 aSectorX, INT16 aSect
 		if ( pSoldier->stats.bLife >= OKLIFE && pSoldier->bActive &&
 			pSoldier->ubProfile != ausIgnoreProfile &&
 			pSoldier->sSectorX == aSectorX && pSoldier->sSectorY == aSectorY && pSoldier->bSectorZ == aSectorZ &&
-			pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT &&
+			pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND &&
 			(aAroundGridno == NOWHERE || PythSpacesAway( pSoldier->sGridNo, aAroundGridno ) <= aRadius ) &&
 			!pSoldier->flags.fBetweenSectors )
 		{
@@ -2105,6 +2120,9 @@ BOOLEAN ExecuteCharacterDialogue( UINT8 ubCharacterNum, UINT16 usQuoteNum, INT32
 		if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
 			return( FALSE );
 
+		if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+			return( FALSE );
+
 		// sleeping guys don't talk.. go to standby to talk
 		if( pSoldier->flags.fMercAsleep == TRUE )
 		{
diff --git a/Tactical/DynamicDialogue.cpp b/Tactical/DynamicDialogue.cpp
index 68b69b1d..ac6e5f95 100644
--- a/Tactical/DynamicDialogue.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/DynamicDialogue.cpp
@@ -960,6 +960,9 @@ BOOLEAN DynamicOpinionTacticalCharacterDialogue( DynamicOpinionSpeechEvent& aEve
 	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
 		return( FALSE );
 
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+		return( FALSE );
+
 	CHAR16					gzQuoteStr[500];
 
 	// remove old box, in case that still exists
@@ -2020,7 +2023,7 @@ UINT8 GetFittingInterjectorProfile( UINT8 usEvent, UINT8 usProfileVictim, UINT8
 	for ( pTeamSoldier = MercPtrs[bMercID]; bMercID <= bLastTeamID; ++bMercID, pTeamSoldier++ )
 	{
 		// only people that are here
-		if ( !pTeamSoldier->bActive || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+		if ( !pTeamSoldier->bActive || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == IN_TRANSIT || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_DEAD || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT || pTeamSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND )
 			continue;
 
 		// if fSameSector is TRUE then the teammate must be in the same sector
diff --git a/Tactical/Food.cpp b/Tactical/Food.cpp
index 07172191..2d1e6399 100644
--- a/Tactical/Food.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/Food.cpp
@@ -606,7 +606,7 @@ void HourlyFoodAutoDigestion( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 			AddFoodpoints(pSoldier->bFoodLevel, powfoodadd);
 	}
 	// while on a minievent, assume that we can feed ourselves.. somehow
-	else if (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT)
+	else if (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
 	{
 		const INT16 water   = gGameExternalOptions.usFoodDigestionHourlyBaseDrink * gGameExternalOptions.sFoodDigestionAssignment;
 		const INT16 foodadd = water * gGameExternalOptions.usFoodDigestionHourlyBaseFood / max(1, gGameExternalOptions.usFoodDigestionHourlyBaseDrink);
diff --git a/Tactical/Soldier Control.cpp b/Tactical/Soldier Control.cpp
index e3fe1d3a..dbdea3f8 100644
--- a/Tactical/Soldier Control.cpp	
+++ b/Tactical/Soldier Control.cpp	
@@ -6311,7 +6311,7 @@ void SOLDIERTYPE::EVENT_SoldierGotHit( UINT16 usWeaponIndex, INT16 sDamage, INT1
 	// If anything other than on a squad or guard, make them guard....
 	if ( this->bTeam == gbPlayerNum )
 	{
-		if ( this->bAssignment >= ON_DUTY && this->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && this->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT )
+		if ( this->bAssignment >= ON_DUTY && this->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && this->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && this->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
 		{
 			if ( this->flags.fMercAsleep )
 			{
diff --git a/Tactical/Squads.cpp b/Tactical/Squads.cpp
index dc6176c9..91ef1777 100644
--- a/Tactical/Squads.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/Squads.cpp
@@ -1389,6 +1389,11 @@ BOOLEAN IsSquadInSector( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier, UINT8 ubSquad )
 		return( FALSE );
 	}
 
+	if( pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND)
+	{
+		return( FALSE );
+	}
+
 	if( SquadIsEmpty( ubSquad ) == TRUE )
 	{
 		return( TRUE );
diff --git a/Tactical/Strategic Exit GUI.cpp b/Tactical/Strategic Exit GUI.cpp
index b56531d0..00274713 100644
--- a/Tactical/Strategic Exit GUI.cpp	
+++ b/Tactical/Strategic Exit GUI.cpp	
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ BOOLEAN InternalInitSectorExitMenu( UINT8 ubDirection, INT32 sAdditionalData )//
 				pSoldier->stats.bLife >= OKLIFE &&
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment != MercPtrs[ gusSelectedSoldier ]->bAssignment || 
 				( pSoldier->bAssignment == VEHICLE && pSoldier->iVehicleId != MercPtrs[ gusSelectedSoldier ]->iVehicleId ) ) &&
-				pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_DEAD && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT
+				pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW && pSoldier->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_DEAD && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND
 				&& !(pSoldier->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_VEHICLE) )
 		{ //KM:	We need to determine if there are more than one squad (meaning other concious mercs in a different squad or assignment)
 			//		These conditions were done to the best of my knowledge, so if there are other situations that require modification,
diff --git a/Tactical/opplist.cpp b/Tactical/opplist.cpp
index 8f6db0d0..a4fb07cb 100644
--- a/Tactical/opplist.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/opplist.cpp
@@ -6001,7 +6001,7 @@ void ProcessNoise(UINT8 ubNoiseMaker, INT32 sGridNo, INT8 bLevel, UINT8 ubTerrTy
 				continue; // skip
 			}
 
-			if ( bTeam == gbPlayerNum && (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT) )
+			if ( bTeam == gbPlayerNum && (pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_POW || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT || pSoldier->bAssignment == ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND) )
 			{
 				// POWs should not be processed for noise
 				continue;
diff --git a/TileEngine/Tactical Placement GUI.cpp b/TileEngine/Tactical Placement GUI.cpp
index 8c897f8e..3a8523d6 100644
--- a/TileEngine/Tactical Placement GUI.cpp	
+++ b/TileEngine/Tactical Placement GUI.cpp	
@@ -340,6 +340,7 @@ void InitTacticalPlacementGUI()
 				!( MercPtrs[ i ]->flags.uiStatusFlags & ( SOLDIER_VEHICLE ) ) && // ATE Ignore vehicles
 				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW &&
 				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT &&
+				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND &&
 				!( MercPtrs[i]->usSoldierFlagMask2 & SOLDIER_CONCEALINSERTION ) &&
 				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT )
 		{
@@ -357,6 +358,7 @@ void InitTacticalPlacementGUI()
 			CurrentBattleSectorIs( MercPtrs[i]->sSectorX, MercPtrs[i]->sSectorY, MercPtrs[i]->bSectorZ ) &&
 				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW &&
 				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_MINIEVENT &&
+				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_REBELCOMMAND &&
 				!( MercPtrs[i]->usSoldierFlagMask2 & SOLDIER_CONCEALINSERTION ) &&
 				MercPtrs[ i ]->bAssignment != IN_TRANSIT &&
 				!( MercPtrs[ i ]->flags.uiStatusFlags & ( SOLDIER_VEHICLE ) ) ) // ATE Ignore vehicles
diff --git a/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp b/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
index 2c27afb7..e4f8d35a 100644
--- a/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
@@ -2480,7 +2480,8 @@ STR16 pAssignmentStrings[] =
 	L"Burial",
 	L"Admin",
 	L"Explore",
-	L"Event"// rftr: merc is on a mini event
+	L"Event", // rftr: merc is on a mini event
+	L"Mission", // rftr: rebel command
 };