Are you sure it wasn't because the unit's initiative was so low that he literally doesn't get another turn in the game? From my understanding, initiative isn't an order. If there's a unit with 20 initiative and a unit with 15 initiative, the 20 init unit will get 4 turns to the 15's 3 turns.
viltris
Just to double check, you are aware of the Warfare tab in the research menu, right? The starting weapons for Relias are really really bad. I never build any units with the starting club or the starting staff. After getting a few key techs from the Civilization tree (like Civics), first thing I do is research spears, because spears are really really good in the early game. You'll also want to make sure you custom design your units and be sure to add traits. The +3 Defense a
1. When I upgrade a unit, can I add any extra items or traits? For example, if I have a custom unit with a spear and I upgrade him, can I add a horse? 2. If I neglected to click the upgrade slot icon when designing a unit, can I still upgrade that slot? Or am I stuck with whatever equipment the unit started out with? 3. Can I switch weapon types when I upgrade? For example, if I start off a unit with a spear, but then decide the unit actually wants an axe, can I upgrade him fr