dread on a unit

[caravel]

Dread only applies to generals not every man in the unit. A general can increase in dread by acquiring one of the dread related V&Vs. These in turn are obtained either randomly or by slaughtering prisoners on the field. You can also increase your general's dread by assigning him a title that gives a dread bonus.

Dread has no effect on the battlefield. It's only purpose is to improve happiness (loyalty) in a province and it can only do this where the general in question is the governor of said province. In short: Higher dread governor = happier province.

-Edit: Well drone described it better.

[wukie2001]

Dread only applies to generals not every man in the unit. A general can increase in dread by acquiring one of the dread related V&Vs. These in turn are obtained either randomly or by slaughtering prisoners on the field. You can also increase your general's dread by assigning him a title that gives a dread bonus.

Dread has no effect on the battlefield. It's only purpose is to improve happiness (loyalty) in a province and it can only do this where the general in question is the governor of said province. In short: Higher dread governor = happier province.

-Edit: Well drone described it better.

how do u assign a title to a general/unit?

[caravel]

Pick up the title from the campaign map, drag it over the general. Then simply let it go. To remove it again drag an emissary over the general and in one year the titles will be stripped. The general's loyalty will drop somewhat however.

When assigning titles the general rule is to find those generals that have good acumen. Though for rebellious or recently conquered provinces you will also be looking for a general with high dread. Piety is also a factor. If the province's religion matches your faction's, then assign a high piety governor. If it doesn't then assign a low piety one. This will counter any unhappiness caused by a governor of a different religion.

[HopAlongBunny]

how do u assign a title to a general/unit?

I apologize if this is too obvious ensure that you have turned off "auto assign titles".