How do reinforcement markers actually work?

Discussion in 'PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion' started by Astriania, Feb 24, 2014.

  1. Astriania

    So we all know that as a SL you can mark a base for offensive and defensive reinforcements, and for any player you get some non-standard 'requiring reinforcement' spawn options.

    However, those two things don't seem to match up. What does the reinforcement marker actually do? Is it supposed to mark a territory to be a front line spawn option, and if so is it bugged? If not, what is it that makes a base appear as 'requires reinforcements' as a spawn option?