but i do expect what they do. they come together to form their attack, after a short while they do nothing. so yeah, unexpected would be great, but getting bombed by shells and moving back to where home once was isn't.

I do have an similar problem.
Playing on a Railworld Default Map. When attacking alien bases with artillery wagons, they move together like they want to attack, but after a short time just move back doing nothing.
I expect aliens after attacking them to attack me, just like they always did.

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