diff --git a/Strategic/Player Command.cpp b/Strategic/Player Command.cpp
index 57378482b..efa91292c 100644
--- a/Strategic/Player Command.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Player Command.cpp	
@@ -523,22 +523,10 @@ BOOLEAN SetThisSectorAsEnemyControlled( INT16 sMapX, INT16 sMapY, INT8 bMapZ, BO
 				UpdateRefuelSiteAvailability( );
 			}
 
-			//shadooow: re-enable quest if player loses control of the N7 prison and quest was disabled previously
-			if (sMapX == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorX && sMapY == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorY &&	gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
-			{
-				gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
-			}
-			//shadooow: re-enable quest if player loses control of the Alma prison and quest was disabled previously
-			if (sMapX == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorX && sMapY == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorY && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
-			{
-				gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
-			}
 			#ifndef JA2UB
-			//shadooow: re-enable quest if player loses control of the Tixa prison and quest was disabled previously
-			if (sMapX == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorX && sMapY == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorY && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
-			{
-				gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
-			}
+			HandlePOWQuestState(Q_RESET, QUEST_INTERROGATION, sMapX, sMapY, bMapZ);
+			HandlePOWQuestState(Q_RESET, QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, sMapX, sMapY, bMapZ);
+			HandlePOWQuestState(Q_RESET, QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA, sMapX, sMapY, bMapZ);
 			#endif
 			// Flugente: reduce workforce
 			SectorInfo[SECTOR( sMapX, sMapY )].usWorkers = SectorInfo[SECTOR( sMapX, sMapY )].usWorkers * gGameExternalOptions.dInitialWorkerRate;
diff --git a/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp b/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp
index c725d71d3..b964eed51 100644
--- a/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Queen Command.cpp	
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 	#include "Morale.h"
 	#include "CampaignStats.h"		// added by Flugente
 	#include "ASD.h"				// added by Flugente
+	#include "Interface Panels.h"
 
 #ifdef JA2BETAVERSION
 	extern BOOLEAN gfClearCreatureQuest;
@@ -2716,43 +2717,31 @@ void BeginCaptureSquence( )
 
 void EndCaptureSequence( )
 {
-#ifdef JA2UB
-// no UB
-#else
-     
+#ifndef JA2UB
 	// Set flag...
 	if( !( gStrategicStatus.uiFlags & STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE ) || !(gStrategicStatus.uiFlags & STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_ESCAPE) )
 	{
-		// CJC Dec 1 2002: fixing multiple captures:
-		//gStrategicStatus.uiFlags |= STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE;
-
 		if ( gubQuest[ QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA ] == QUESTNOTSTARTED )
 		{
-			// CJC Dec 1 2002: fixing multiple captures:
 			gStrategicStatus.uiFlags |= STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE;
 			StartQuest( QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY );
 		}
-		// CJC Dec 1 2002: fixing multiple captures:
-		//else if ( gubQuest[ QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA ] == QUESTDONE )
-		else if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
+		else if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
 		{
-			// CJC Dec 1 2002: fixing multiple captures:
 			gStrategicStatus.uiFlags |= STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE;
 			StartQuest(QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY);
 		}
-		else if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
+		else if (gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
 		{
 			StartQuest( QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY );
-			// CJC Dec 1 2002: fixing multiple captures:
 			gStrategicStatus.uiFlags |= STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_ESCAPE;
 
 			// OK! - Schedule Meanwhile now!
 			HandleInterrogationMeanwhileScene();
 		}
-		// CJC Dec 1 2002: fixing multiple captures
 		else
 		{
-			// !?!? set both flags
+			// Set both flags if we can't start any of the three POW quests
 			gStrategicStatus.uiFlags |= STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE;
 			gStrategicStatus.uiFlags |= STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_ESCAPE;
 		}
@@ -2760,16 +2749,22 @@ void EndCaptureSequence( )
 #endif
 }
 
-void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
+int CalculateMaximumPrisonerAmount()
 {
-	UINT32					i;
-	BOOLEAN       fMadeCorpse;
-	INT32         iNumEnemiesInSector;
+#ifndef JA2UB
+	if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED) { return std::size(gModSettings.iInitialPOWGridNo); }
+	if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED) { return std::size(gModSettings.iTixaPrisonPOWGridNo); }
+	if (gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED) { return std::size(gModSettings.iMeanwhileInterrogatePOWGridNo); }
+#endif
+	return 0;
+}
 
+void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
+{
+#ifndef JA2UB
 	AssertNotNIL(pSoldier);
 
 	// ATE: Check first if ! in player captured sequence already
-	// CJC Dec 1 2002: fixing multiple captures
 	if ( ( gStrategicStatus.uiFlags & STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE ) && (gStrategicStatus.uiFlags & STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_ESCAPE) )
 	{
 		return;
@@ -2780,6 +2775,7 @@ void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 	{
 		pSoldier->stats.bLife = 0;
 		pSoldier->iHealableInjury = 0; // added by SANDRO
+		BOOLEAN fMadeCorpse;
 		HandleSoldierDeath( pSoldier, &fMadeCorpse );
 		return;
 	}
@@ -2800,32 +2796,31 @@ void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 		return;
 	}
 
-	// ATE: Patch fix If in a vehicle, remove from vehicle...
-	TakeSoldierOutOfVehicle( pSoldier );
-
-	HandleMoraleEvent( pSoldier, MORALE_MERC_CAPTURED, pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY, pSoldier->bSectorZ );
-
-	// Change to POW....
-	//-add him to a POW assignment/group
-	if( ( pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW )  )
+	if (gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue >= CalculateMaximumPrisonerAmount())
 	{
-		SetTimeOfAssignmentChangeForMerc( pSoldier );
+		SetTimeOfAssignmentChangeForMerc(pSoldier);
+		return;
 	}
 
-	ChangeSoldiersAssignment( pSoldier, ASSIGNMENT_POW );
-	RemoveCharacterFromSquads( pSoldier );
-
-	WORLDITEM			WorldItem;
-	std::vector<WORLDITEM> pWorldItem;
-
-#ifdef JA2UB
-	if (gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue < 3 && (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED))
-#else
 	if (gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue < 3 && (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED))
-#endif 	
 	{
-		INT32 itemdropoffgridno = -1;
+		// ATE: Patch fix If in a vehicle, remove from vehicle...
+		TakeSoldierOutOfVehicle(pSoldier);
 
+		HandleMoraleEvent(pSoldier, MORALE_MERC_CAPTURED, pSoldier->sSectorX, pSoldier->sSectorY, pSoldier->bSectorZ);
+
+		// Change to POW....
+		//-add him to a POW assignment/group
+		if ((pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW))
+		{
+			SetTimeOfAssignmentChangeForMerc(pSoldier);
+		}
+
+		ChangeSoldiersAssignment(pSoldier, ASSIGNMENT_POW);
+		RemoveCharacterFromSquads(pSoldier);
+
+
+		INT32 itemdropoffgridno = -1;
 		// Is this the first one..?
 		if ( gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED )
 		{
@@ -2837,7 +2832,6 @@ void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 			pSoldier->usStrategicInsertionData = gModSettings.iInitialPOWGridNo[gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue];
 			itemdropoffgridno = gModSettings.iInitialPOWItemGridNo[gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue];
 		}
-		#ifndef JA2UB
 		else if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
 		{
 			//-teleport him to Tixa as originally planned
@@ -2848,7 +2842,6 @@ void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 			pSoldier->usStrategicInsertionData = gModSettings.iTixaPrisonPOWGridNo[gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue];
 			itemdropoffgridno = gModSettings.iTixaPrisonPOWItemGridNo[gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue];
 		}
-		#endif
 		else //if ( gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTDONE )
 		{
 			//-teleport him to N7
@@ -2860,8 +2853,10 @@ void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 		}
 		
 		// OK, drop all items!
+		WORLDITEM WorldItem;
+		std::vector<WORLDITEM> pWorldItem;
 		UINT32 invsize = pSoldier->inv.size();
-		for ( i = 0; i < invsize; ++i )
+		for (UINT32 i = 0; i < invsize; ++i )
 		{
 			if ( pSoldier->inv[i].exists() )
 			{
@@ -2883,34 +2878,40 @@ void EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 		pSoldier->ubStrategicInsertionCode = INSERTION_CODE_GRIDNO;
 
 		gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue++;
-	}
 
-	//Bandaging him would prevent him from dying (due to low HP)
-	pSoldier->bBleeding = 0;
+		//Bandaging him would prevent him from dying (due to low HP)
+		pSoldier->bBleeding = 0;
 
-	// wake him up
-	if ( pSoldier->flags.fMercAsleep )
-	{
-		PutMercInAwakeState( pSoldier );
-		pSoldier->flags.fForcedToStayAwake = FALSE;
-	}
+		// wake him up
+		if ( pSoldier->flags.fMercAsleep )
+		{
+			PutMercInAwakeState( pSoldier );
+			pSoldier->flags.fForcedToStayAwake = FALSE;
+		}
 
-	//Set his life to 50% + or - 10 HP.
-	INT8 oldlife = pSoldier->stats.bLife;
-	pSoldier->stats.bLife = max(35, pSoldier->stats.bLifeMax / 2);
+		//Set his life to 50% + or - 10 HP.
+		INT8 oldlife = pSoldier->stats.bLife;
+		pSoldier->stats.bLife = max(35, pSoldier->stats.bLifeMax / 2);
 	
-	if ( pSoldier->stats.bLife >= 45 )
-	{
-		pSoldier->stats.bLife += (INT8)(10 - Random( 21 ) );
-	}
+		if ( pSoldier->stats.bLife >= 45 )
+		{
+			pSoldier->stats.bLife += (INT8)(10 - Random( 21 ) );
+		}
 		
-	// SANDRO - make the lost life insta-healable
-	pSoldier->iHealableInjury = ((pSoldier->stats.bLifeMax - pSoldier->stats.bLife) * 100);
+		// SANDRO - make the lost life insta-healable
+		pSoldier->iHealableInjury = ((pSoldier->stats.bLifeMax - pSoldier->stats.bLife) * 100);
 
-	// make him quite exhausted when found
-	pSoldier->bBreath = pSoldier->bBreathMax = 50;
-	pSoldier->sBreathRed = 0;
-	pSoldier->flags.fMercCollapsedFlag = FALSE;
+		// make him quite exhausted when found
+		pSoldier->bBreath = pSoldier->bBreathMax = 50;
+		pSoldier->sBreathRed = 0;
+		pSoldier->flags.fMercCollapsedFlag = FALSE;
+
+
+		RemoveSoldierFromTacticalSector(pSoldier, TRUE);
+		RemovePlayerFromTeamSlotGivenMercID(pSoldier->ubID);
+		SelectNextAvailSoldier(pSoldier);
+	}
+#endif 	
 }
 
 
diff --git a/Strategic/Quests.cpp b/Strategic/Quests.cpp
index 3efbaf952..55b7bb23a 100644
--- a/Strategic/Quests.cpp
+++ b/Strategic/Quests.cpp
@@ -1731,9 +1731,84 @@ void GiveQuestRewardPoint( INT16 sQuestSectorX, INT16 sQuestsSectorY, INT8 bExpR
 	}	
 }
 
-
-
-
-
-
-
+void HandlePOWQuestState(PowQuestState state, Quests quest, INT16 mapX, INT16 mapY, INT8 mapZ)
+{
+#ifndef JA2UB
+	bool correctSector = false;
+	switch (quest)
+	{
+	case QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA:
+		correctSector = (mapX == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorX && mapY == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorY && mapZ == 0);
+		break;
+	case QUEST_INTERROGATION:
+		correctSector = (mapX == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorX && mapY == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorY && mapZ == 0);
+		break;
+	case QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA:
+		correctSector = (mapX == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorX && mapY == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorY && mapZ == 0);
+		break;
+	default:
+		break;
+	}
+
+	if (correctSector)
+	{
+		switch (state)
+		{
+		case Q_FAIL:
+			// End quest if player loses prison
+			if (gubQuest[quest] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
+			{
+				// Quest failed
+				InternalEndQuest(quest, mapX, mapY, FALSE);
+			}
+			else if (gubQuest[quest] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
+			{
+				// Re-enable quest if player loses control of the prison and quest was disabled previously
+				gubQuest[quest] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
+			}
+			break;
+		case Q_SUCCESS:
+			// End quest if player takes control of the prison
+			if (gubQuest[quest] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
+			{
+				// Complete quest
+				EndQuest(quest, mapX, mapY);
+			}
+			else if (gubQuest[quest] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
+			{
+				// Disable quest if player takes control of the prison
+				gubQuest[quest] = QUESTCANNOTSTART;
+			}
+			break;
+		case Q_RESET:
+			// Re-enable quest if player loses control of the prison and quest was disabled previously
+			if (gubQuest[quest] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
+			{
+				gubQuest[quest] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
+			}
+			break;
+		case Q_END:
+			if (gubQuest[quest] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
+			{
+				EndQuest(quest, mapX, mapY);
+				HandleNPCDoAction(0, NPC_ACTION_GRANT_EXPERIENCE_3, 0);
+			}
+			break;
+		case Q_LEFT_SECTOR:
+			// End interrogation quest if we left the sector, but haven't killed all enemies
+			if (gubQuest[quest] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
+			{
+				// Finish quest, although not give points here...
+				InternalEndQuest(quest, mapX, mapY, FALSE);
+				// ... give them manually, but halved
+				GiveQuestRewardPoint(mapX, mapY, 4, NO_PROFILE);
+				// Also let us know we finished the quest
+				ResetHistoryFact(quest, mapX, mapY);
+			}
+			break;
+		default:
+			break;
+		}
+	}
+#endif
+}
diff --git a/Strategic/Quests.h b/Strategic/Quests.h
index f3a6b017d..71dfca2fd 100644
--- a/Strategic/Quests.h
+++ b/Strategic/Quests.h
@@ -756,10 +756,13 @@ extern BOOLEAN CheckForNewShipment( void );
 extern BOOLEAN CheckTalkerFemale( void );
 extern BOOLEAN CheckTalkerUnpropositionedFemale( void );
 
+enum PowQuestState
+{
+	Q_FAIL,
+	Q_SUCCESS,
+	Q_RESET,
+	Q_END,
+	Q_LEFT_SECTOR
+};
+void HandlePOWQuestState(PowQuestState state, Quests quest, INT16 mapX, INT16 mapY, INT8 mapZ);
 #endif
-
-
-
- 
-
-
diff --git a/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp b/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp
index 9ed5170b1..5b884b569 100644
--- a/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp	
+++ b/Strategic/Strategic Movement.cpp	
@@ -4453,7 +4453,7 @@ void CheckMembersOfMvtGroupAndComplainAboutBleeding( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 		return;
 	}
 
-	// make sure there are members in the group..if so, then run through and make each bleeder compain
+	// make sure there are members in the group..if so, then run through and make each bleeder complain
 	pPlayer = pGroup->pPlayerList;
 
 	// is there a player list?
@@ -6274,4 +6274,4 @@ void GetInfoFromGroupsInSector( INT16 sSectorX, INT16 sSectorY, UINT8 ubTeam, BO
 		}
 		pGroup = pGroup->next;
 	}
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp b/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp
index 3fe5133a7..e1dd54c47 100644
--- a/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp
+++ b/Strategic/strategicmap.cpp
@@ -2215,7 +2215,7 @@ BOOLEAN	SetCurrentWorldSector( INT16 sMapX, INT16 sMapY, INT8 bMapZ )
 			//	GridNo = NOWHERE, which causes this assertion to fail
 			//CHRISL: There's also an issue with vehicles.  Soldiers in any vehicle are considered to be in sGridNo = NOWHERE
 			//	This will result in an assertion error, so let's skip the assertion if the merc is assigned to a vehicle
-			if ( !(MercPtrs[i]->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_DEAD) && MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment != VEHICLE && !SPY_LOCATION( MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment ) )
+			if (!(MercPtrs[i]->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_DEAD) && MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment != VEHICLE && !SPY_LOCATION(MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment) && MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW)
 			{
 				//Assert( !MercPtrs[i]->bActive || !MercPtrs[i]->bInSector || MercPtrs[i]->sGridNo != NOWHERE || MercPtrs[i]->bVehicleID == iHelicopterVehicleId );
 				Assert( !MercPtrs[i]->bActive || !MercPtrs[i]->bInSector || !TileIsOutOfBounds( MercPtrs[i]->sGridNo ) || MercPtrs[i]->bVehicleID == iHelicopterVehicleId );
@@ -2265,7 +2265,7 @@ BOOLEAN	SetCurrentWorldSector( INT16 sMapX, INT16 sMapY, INT8 bMapZ )
 			//	GridNo = NOWHERE, which causes this assertion to fail
 			//CHRISL: There's also an issue with vehicles.  Soldiers in any vehicle are considered to be in sGridNo = NOWHERE
 			//	This will result in an assertion error, so let's skip the assertion if the merc is assigned to a vehicle
-			if ( !(MercPtrs[i]->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_DEAD) && MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment != VEHICLE )
+			if (!(MercPtrs[i]->flags.uiStatusFlags & SOLDIER_DEAD) && MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment != VEHICLE && MercPtrs[i]->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW)
 			{
 				//Assert( !MercPtrs[i]->bActive || !MercPtrs[i]->bInSector || MercPtrs[i]->sGridNo != NOWHERE || MercPtrs[i]->bVehicleID == iHelicopterVehicleId );
 				Assert( !MercPtrs[i]->bActive || !MercPtrs[i]->bInSector || !TileIsOutOfBounds( MercPtrs[i]->sGridNo ) || MercPtrs[i]->bVehicleID == iHelicopterVehicleId );
@@ -3290,23 +3290,9 @@ void UpdateMercsInSector( INT16 sSectorX, INT16 sSectorY, INT8 bSectorZ )
 							}
 
 							// ATE: Call actions based on what POW we are on...
-							if ( gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTINPROGRESS )
-							{
-								// Complete quest
-								EndQuest( QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, sSectorX, sSectorY );
-
-								// Do action
-								HandleNPCDoAction( 0, NPC_ACTION_GRANT_EXPERIENCE_3, 0 );
-							}
 							#ifndef JA2UB
-							else if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
-							{
-								// Complete quest
-								EndQuest(QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA, sSectorX, sSectorY);
-
-								// Do action
-								HandleNPCDoAction(0, NPC_ACTION_GRANT_EXPERIENCE_3, 0);
-							}
+							HandlePOWQuestState(Q_END, QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, sSectorX, sSectorY, bSectorZ);
+							HandlePOWQuestState(Q_END, QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA, sSectorX, sSectorY, bSectorZ);
 							#endif
 						}
 					}
@@ -4301,6 +4287,68 @@ void JumpIntoAdjacentSector( UINT8 ubTacticalDirection, UINT8 ubJumpCode, INT32
 	}
 }
 
+void JumpIntoEscapedSector(UINT8 ubTacticalDirection)
+{
+	// Remove any incapacitated mercs from current squads and assign them to new squad
+	UINT32 i = gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bFirstID;
+	UINT32 const lastID = gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bLastID;
+	INT8 currentSquad = -1;
+
+	for (SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier = MercPtrs[i]; i <= lastID; ++i, ++pSoldier)
+	{
+		// Are we not active in sector
+		if (!pSoldier->bActive || !pSoldier->bInSector || pSoldier->stats.bLife >= OKLIFE)
+		{
+			continue;
+		}
+		if (currentSquad == -1)
+		{
+			currentSquad = AddCharacterToUniqueSquad(pSoldier);
+			continue;
+		}
+		if (!AddCharacterToSquad(pSoldier, currentSquad))
+		{
+			currentSquad = AddCharacterToUniqueSquad(pSoldier);
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Retreat squads that are capable of it
+	for (size_t i = 0; i < NUMBER_OF_SQUADS; i++)
+	{
+		for (size_t j = 0; j < NUMBER_OF_SOLDIERS_PER_SQUAD; j++)
+		{
+			SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier = Squad[i][j];
+			if (pSoldier && OK_CONTROLLABLE_MERC(pSoldier))
+			{
+				GROUP* pGroup = GetGroup(pSoldier->ubGroupID);
+				switch (ubTacticalDirection)
+				{
+				case NORTH:
+					pGroup->ubPrevX = pGroup->ubSectorX;
+					pGroup->ubPrevY = pGroup->ubSectorY - 1;
+					break;
+				case EAST:
+					pGroup->ubPrevX = pGroup->ubSectorX + 1;
+					pGroup->ubPrevY = pGroup->ubSectorY;
+					break;
+				case SOUTH:
+					pGroup->ubPrevX = pGroup->ubSectorX;
+					pGroup->ubPrevY = pGroup->ubSectorY + 1;
+					break;
+				case WEST:
+					pGroup->ubPrevX = pGroup->ubSectorX - 1;
+					pGroup->ubPrevY = pGroup->ubSectorY;
+					break;
+				default:
+					break;
+				}
+
+				RetreatGroupToPreviousSector(pGroup);
+				break;
+			}
+		}
+	}
+}
 
 void HandleSoldierLeavingSectorByThemSelf( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 {
@@ -4361,17 +4409,7 @@ void AllMercsWalkedToExitGrid( )
 			 (gubAdjacentJumpCode == JUMP_ALL_LOAD_NEW || gubAdjacentJumpCode == JUMP_SINGLE_LOAD_NEW) )
 		{
 			HandleLoyaltyImplicationsOfMercRetreat( RETREAT_TACTICAL_TRAVERSAL, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ );
-
-			// End inetrrogation quest if we left the sector, but haven't killed all enemies
-			if ( gWorldSectorX == 7 && gWorldSectorY == 14 && gbWorldSectorZ == 0 && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTINPROGRESS )
-			{
-				// Finish quest, although not give points here...
-				InternalEndQuest( QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, FALSE );
-				// ... give them manually, but halved
-				GiveQuestRewardPoint( gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, 4, NO_PROFILE );
-				// Also get us know, we finished the quest
-				ResetHistoryFact( QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY );
-			}
+			HandlePOWQuestState(Q_END, QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
 		}
 		////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
@@ -4539,17 +4577,7 @@ void AllMercsHaveWalkedOffSector( )
 			 (gubAdjacentJumpCode == JUMP_ALL_LOAD_NEW || gubAdjacentJumpCode == JUMP_SINGLE_LOAD_NEW) )
 		{
 			HandleLoyaltyImplicationsOfMercRetreat( RETREAT_TACTICAL_TRAVERSAL, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ );
-
-			// End inetrrogation quest if we left the sector, but haven't killed all enemies
-			if ( gWorldSectorX == 7 && gWorldSectorY == 14 && gbWorldSectorZ == 0 && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTINPROGRESS )
-			{
-				// Finish quest, although not give points here...
-				InternalEndQuest( QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, FALSE );
-				// ... give them manually, but halved
-				GiveQuestRewardPoint( gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, 4, NO_PROFILE );
-				// Also get us know, we finished the quest
-				ResetHistoryFact( QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY );
-			}
+			HandlePOWQuestState(Q_END, QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
 		}
 		////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 	}
@@ -6921,6 +6949,47 @@ BOOLEAN EscapeDirectionIsValid( INT8 * pbDirection )
 	}
 	return(*pbDirection != -1);
 }
+
+bool IsEscapeDirectionValid(WorldDirections pbDirection)
+{
+	bool isValid = false;
+	UINT8 const ubSectorID = SECTOR(gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY);
+
+	switch (pbDirection)
+	{
+	case NORTH:
+		if (!(gWorldSectorY - 1 < MINIMUM_VALID_Y_COORDINATE || gMapInformation.sNorthGridNo == NOWHERE ||
+			SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[NORTH_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == GROUNDBARRIER || SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[NORTH_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == EDGEOFWORLD))
+		{
+			isValid = true;
+		}
+		break;
+	case EAST:
+		if (!(gWorldSectorX + 1 > MAXIMUM_VALID_X_COORDINATE || gMapInformation.sEastGridNo == NOWHERE ||
+			SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[EAST_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == GROUNDBARRIER || SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[EAST_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == EDGEOFWORLD))
+		{
+			isValid = true;
+		}
+		break;
+	case SOUTH:
+		if (!(gWorldSectorY + 1 > MAXIMUM_VALID_Y_COORDINATE || gMapInformation.sSouthGridNo == NOWHERE ||
+			SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[SOUTH_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == GROUNDBARRIER || SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[SOUTH_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == EDGEOFWORLD))
+		{
+			isValid = true;
+		}
+		break;
+	case WEST:
+		if (!(gWorldSectorX - 1 < MINIMUM_VALID_X_COORDINATE || gMapInformation.sWestGridNo == NOWHERE ||
+			SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[WEST_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == GROUNDBARRIER || SectorInfo[ubSectorID].ubTraversability[WEST_STRATEGIC_MOVE] == EDGEOFWORLD))
+		{
+			isValid = true;
+		}
+		break;
+	}
+
+	return isValid;
+}
+
 #ifdef JA2UB
 
 
@@ -7968,4 +8037,4 @@ UINT8 tryToRecoverSquadsAndMovementGroups(SOLDIERTYPE* pCharacter) {
 	}
 	CheckSquadMovementGroups();
 	return GetSoldierGroupId(pCharacter);
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Strategic/strategicmap.h b/Strategic/strategicmap.h
index 2bbffc8f3..e43191c5b 100644
--- a/Strategic/strategicmap.h
+++ b/Strategic/strategicmap.h
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ void GetMapFileName(INT16 sMapX,INT16 sMapY, INT8 bSectorZ, STR8 bString, BOOLEA
 
 // Called from within tactical.....
 void JumpIntoAdjacentSector( UINT8 ubDirection, UINT8 ubJumpCode, INT32 sAdditionalData );//dnl ch56 151009
-
+void JumpIntoEscapedSector(UINT8 ubTacticalDirection);
 
 
 BOOLEAN CanGoToTacticalInSector( INT16 sX, INT16 sY, UINT8 ubZ );
@@ -207,6 +207,7 @@ BOOLEAN HandlePotentialBringUpAutoresolveToFinishBattle( int pSectorX, int pSect
 BOOLEAN MapExists( UINT8 * szFilename );
 
 BOOLEAN EscapeDirectionIsValid( INT8 * pbDirection );
+bool IsEscapeDirectionValid(WorldDirections pbDirection);
 //Used for determining the type of error message that comes up when you can't traverse to
 //an adjacent sector.	THESE VALUES DO NOT NEED TO BE SAVED!
 extern BOOLEAN	gfInvalidTraversal;
@@ -235,4 +236,4 @@ BOOLEAN CanRequestMilitiaReinforcements( INT16 sMapX, INT16 sMapY, INT16 sSrcMap
 // Bob: check and try to fix issues with squad and group assignment
 UINT8 tryToRecoverSquadsAndMovementGroups(SOLDIERTYPE* pCharacter);
 
-#endif
\ No newline at end of file
+#endif
diff --git a/Tactical/Civ Quotes.cpp b/Tactical/Civ Quotes.cpp
index 07753c648..4bcf45e3f 100644
--- a/Tactical/Civ Quotes.cpp	
+++ b/Tactical/Civ Quotes.cpp	
@@ -197,42 +197,12 @@ BOOLEAN GetCivQuoteText(UINT16 ubCivQuoteID, UINT16 ubEntryID, STR16 zQuote )
 
 void SurrenderMessageBoxCallBack( UINT8 ubExitValue )
 {
-	SOLDIERTYPE *pTeamSoldier;
-	INT32				cnt = 0;
-
 	if ( ubExitValue == MSG_BOX_RETURN_YES )
 	{
-		// CJC Dec 1 2002: fix multiple captures
-		BeginCaptureSquence();
-
-	// Do capture....
-		cnt = gTacticalStatus.Team[ gbPlayerNum ].bFirstID;
-
-		for ( pTeamSoldier = MercPtrs[ cnt ]; cnt <= gTacticalStatus.Team[ gbPlayerNum ].bLastID; cnt++,pTeamSoldier++)
-		{
-			// Are we active and in sector.....
-			if ( pTeamSoldier->bActive && pTeamSoldier->bInSector )
-			{
-				if ( pTeamSoldier->stats.bLife != 0 )
-				{
-					EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( pTeamSoldier );
-
-					RemoveSoldierFromTacticalSector( pTeamSoldier, TRUE );
-				}
-			}
-		}
-
-		EndCaptureSequence( );
-
-		gfSurrendered = TRUE;
-		SetCustomizableTimerCallbackAndDelay( 3000, CaptureTimerCallback, FALSE );
-
-		ActionDone( gCivQuoteData.pCiv );
-	}
-	else
-	{
-		ActionDone( gCivQuoteData.pCiv );
+		AttemptToCapturePlayerSoldiers();
 	}
+	gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags |= ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER;
+	ActionDone( gCivQuoteData.pCiv );
 }
 
 void ShutDownQuoteBox( BOOLEAN fForce )
@@ -2383,4 +2353,4 @@ BOOLEAN PlayVoiceTaunt(SOLDIERTYPE *pCiv, TAUNTTYPE iTauntType, SOLDIERTYPE *pTa
 	}
 
 	return TRUE;
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Tactical/Overhead.cpp b/Tactical/Overhead.cpp
index 7d37ee0ab..36e5881de 100644
--- a/Tactical/Overhead.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/Overhead.cpp
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 #include <stdio.h>
 #include <string.h>
+#include <random>
+#include <array>
 #include "wcheck.h"
 #include "stdlib.h"
 #include "debug.h"
@@ -7594,35 +7596,11 @@ BOOLEAN CheckForEndOfBattle( BOOLEAN fAnEnemyRetreated )
 			HandleGlobalLoyaltyEvent(GLOBAL_LOYALTY_BATTLE_LOST, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
 		}
 
-        // SANDRO - end quest if cleared the sector after interrogation (sector N7 by Meduna)
-        if ( gWorldSectorX == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorX && gWorldSectorY == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorY &&
-			gbWorldSectorZ == 0)
-        {
-			if (gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
-			{
-				// Quest failed
-				InternalEndQuest(QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, FALSE);
-			}
-			else if (gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
-			{
-				//shadooow: re-enable quest if player loses control of the N7 prison and quest was disabled previously
-				gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
-			}
-        }
-		//shadooow: re-enable quest if player loses control of the Alma prison and quest was disabled previously
-		if (gWorldSectorX == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorX && gWorldSectorY == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorY &&
-			gbWorldSectorZ == 0 && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
-		{
-			gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
-		}
 		#ifndef JA2UB
-		//shadooow: re-enable quest if player loses control of the Tixa prison and quest was disabled previously
-		if (gWorldSectorX == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorX && gWorldSectorY == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorY &&
-			gbWorldSectorZ == 0 && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTCANNOTSTART)
-		{
-			gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] = QUESTNOTSTARTED;
-		}
-		#endif
+        HandlePOWQuestState(Q_FAIL, QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
+        HandlePOWQuestState(Q_FAIL, QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
+        HandlePOWQuestState(Q_FAIL, QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
+        #endif
 
         // Play death music
 		#ifdef NEWMUSIC
@@ -7818,51 +7796,12 @@ BOOLEAN CheckForEndOfBattle( BOOLEAN fAnEnemyRetreated )
                     if (!is_networked)
                         ShouldBeginAutoBandage( );
                 }
-                // SANDRO - end quest if cleared the sector after interrogation (sector N7 by Meduna)
-                if ( gWorldSectorX == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorX && gWorldSectorY == gModSettings.ubMeanwhileInterrogatePOWSectorY &&
-					gbWorldSectorZ == 0)
-                {
-					if (gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
-					{
-						// Complete quest
-						EndQuest( QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY );
-					}
-					else if(gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
-					{
-						//shadooow: disable quest if player takes control of the N7 prison
-						gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] = QUESTCANNOTSTART;
-					}                    
-                }
-				//shadooow: disable quest if player takes control of the Alma prison
-				if (gWorldSectorX == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorX && gWorldSectorY == gModSettings.ubInitialPOWSectorY &&
-					gbWorldSectorZ == 0)
-				{
-					if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
-					{
-						// Complete quest
-						EndQuest(QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY);
-					}
-					else if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
-					{
-						gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] = QUESTCANNOTSTART;
-					}
-				}
-				#ifndef JA2UB
-				//shadooow: disable quest if player takes control of the Tixa prison
-				if (gWorldSectorX == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorX && gWorldSectorY == gModSettings.ubTixaPrisonSectorY &&
-					gbWorldSectorZ == 0 && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
-				{
-					if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTINPROGRESS)
-					{
-						// Complete quest
-						EndQuest(QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY);
-					}
-					else if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
-					{
-						gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] = QUESTCANNOTSTART;
-					}
-				}				
-				#endif
+
+                #ifndef JA2UB
+                HandlePOWQuestState(Q_SUCCESS, QUEST_INTERROGATION, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
+                HandlePOWQuestState(Q_SUCCESS, QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
+                HandlePOWQuestState(Q_SUCCESS, QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY, gbWorldSectorZ);
+                #endif
                 // Say battle end quote....
 
                 if (fAnEnemyRetreated)
@@ -8587,16 +8526,14 @@ BOOLEAN CheckForLosingEndOfBattle( )
                 {
                     //if( GetWorldDay() > STARTDAY_ALLOW_PLAYER_CAPTURE_FOR_RESCUE && !( gStrategicStatus.uiFlags & STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE ))
                     {
-						#ifdef JA2UB
-						if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED))
-						#else
-						if ( gubQuest[ QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA ] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[ QUEST_INTERROGATION ] == QUESTNOTSTARTED ) )
-						#endif
+						#ifndef JA2UB
+						if ( gubQuest[ QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA ] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[ QUEST_INTERROGATION ] == QUESTNOTSTARTED )
                         {
                             fDoCapture = TRUE;
                             // CJC Dec 1 2002: fix capture sequences
                             BeginCaptureSquence();
                         }
+                        #endif
                     }
                 }
             }
@@ -8632,8 +8569,6 @@ BOOLEAN CheckForLosingEndOfBattle( )
                     if ( pTeamSoldier->stats.bLife != 0 && fDoCapture )
                     {
                         EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( pTeamSoldier );
-
-                        RemoveSoldierFromTacticalSector( pTeamSoldier, TRUE );
                     }
 
                 }
@@ -9677,7 +9612,7 @@ SOLDIERTYPE *InternalReduceAttackBusyCount( )
 
     pSoldier = NULL;
 
-    if (gTacticalStatus.ubCurrentTeam == gbPlayerNum)
+    if (gTacticalStatus.ubCurrentTeam == gbPlayerNum && gusSelectedSoldier < TOTAL_SOLDIERS)
     {
         pSoldier = MercPtrs[ gusSelectedSoldier ];
     }
@@ -9698,7 +9633,7 @@ SOLDIERTYPE *InternalReduceAttackBusyCount( )
     // If we still haven't figured out who last acted, it could be that the team number changed during the attack.  Unfortunately this
     // can happen during a switch from real-time.   For now we will assume the last actor was a PC, but a real "Who started this?" pointer
     // would work quite well.   If only I could close all the holes that the UI opens so that one routine could handle everything.
-    if (!pSoldier)
+    if (!pSoldier && gusSelectedSoldier < TOTAL_SOLDIERS)
     {
         if (is_networked)
         {
@@ -10298,7 +10233,10 @@ void    DoneFadeOutDueToDeath( )
 void EndBattleWithUnconsciousGuysCallback( UINT8 bExitValue )
 {
     // Enter mapscreen.....
-    if(!is_client)CheckAndHandleUnloadingOfCurrentWorld();
+    if (!is_client)
+    {
+        CheckAndHandleUnloadingOfCurrentWorld();
+    }
     else    
     {
         ScreenMsg( FONT_LTGREEN, MSG_CHAT, MPClientMessage[40] );
@@ -10442,6 +10380,12 @@ void DoPOWPathChecks( )
             pSoldier->aiData.bNeutral = FALSE;
             AddCharacterToAnySquad( pSoldier );
             pSoldier->DoMercBattleSound( BATTLE_SOUND_COOL1 );
+
+            // Decrement amount of prisoners
+            if (gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue > 0)
+            {
+                gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue--;
+            }
         }
     }
 }
@@ -11092,6 +11036,107 @@ void HandleTurncoatAttempt( SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier )
 	}
 }
 
+void EscapeTimerCallback()
+{
+    const bool chanceToEscape = Chance(75);
+    bool escaped = false;
+    // Look for an escape direction for remaining mercs
+    std::array<WorldDirections, 4> possibleEscapeDirections{ NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST };
+    std::random_device rd;
+    std::mt19937 g(rd());
+    std::shuffle(possibleEscapeDirections.begin(), possibleEscapeDirections.end(), g);
+
+    for (const auto direction : possibleEscapeDirections)
+    {
+        if (IsEscapeDirectionValid(direction) && chanceToEscape && gbWorldSectorZ == 0) // There is no escaping underground! For now..
+        {
+            escaped = true;
+            ScreenMsg(FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, szPrisonerTextStr[STR_PRISONER_ESCAPE]);
+
+            JumpIntoEscapedSector(direction);
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    if (!escaped)
+    {
+        ScreenMsg(FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, szPrisonerTextStr[STR_PRISONER_NO_ESCAPE]);
+    }
+}
+
+void AttemptToCapturePlayerSoldiers()
+{
+#ifdef JA2UB
+    ScreenMsg(FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, szPrisonerTextStr[STR_PRISONER_REFUSE_TAKE_PRISONERS]);
+#else
+    // in order for this to work, there must be no militia present, the enemy must not already have offered asked you to surrender, and certain quests may not be active
+    if (!(gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags & ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER) && gTacticalStatus.Team[MILITIA_TEAM].bMenInSector == 0)
+    {
+        gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags |= ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER;
+
+        if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
+        {
+            BeginCaptureSquence();
+            const UINT8 currentPOWs = gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue;
+            // Do capture
+            UINT32 i = gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bFirstID;
+            UINT32 const lastID = gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bLastID;
+            for (SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier = MercPtrs[i]; i <= lastID; ++i, ++pSoldier)
+            {
+                // Are we active and in sector
+                if (pSoldier->bActive && pSoldier->bInSector && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW)
+                {
+                    if (pSoldier->stats.bLife != 0)
+                    {
+                        EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier(pSoldier);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            EndCaptureSequence();
+
+            if (currentPOWs < gStrategicStatus.ubNumCapturedForRescue)
+            {
+                gfSurrendered = TRUE;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                ScreenMsg(FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, szPrisonerTextStr[STR_PRISONER_REFUSE_TAKE_PRISONERS]);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        ScreenMsg(FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, szPrisonerTextStr[STR_PRISONER_REFUSE_TAKE_PRISONERS]);
+    }
+
+    if (gfSurrendered == TRUE)
+    {
+        // If we have any remaining active mercs in sector after capture, give them a chance to escape from the clutches of Deidranna's soldiers!
+        bool activeMercs = false;
+
+        UINT32 i = gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bFirstID;
+        UINT32 lastId = gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bLastID;
+        for (SOLDIERTYPE* pSoldier = MercPtrs[i]; i <= lastId; ++i, ++pSoldier)
+        {
+            // Are we active and in sector
+            const bool inSector = (pSoldier->sSectorX == gWorldSectorX && pSoldier->sSectorY == gWorldSectorY && pSoldier->bSectorZ == gbWorldSectorZ);
+            if (pSoldier->bActive && inSector && pSoldier->stats.bLife >= OKLIFE && pSoldier->bAssignment != ASSIGNMENT_POW)
+            {
+                activeMercs = true;
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (activeMercs)
+        {
+            SetCustomizableTimerCallbackAndDelay(500, EscapeTimerCallback, FALSE);
+        }
+        SetCustomizableTimerCallbackAndDelay(500, CaptureTimerCallback, FALSE);
+        CheckForEndOfBattle(FALSE);
+    }
+#endif
+}
+
 void PrisonerSurrenderMessageBoxCallBack( UINT8 ubExitValue )
 {
     SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier = NULL;       
@@ -11256,49 +11301,7 @@ void PrisonerSurrenderMessageBoxCallBack( UINT8 ubExitValue )
             return;
         }
 
-        // in order for this to work, there must be no militia present, the enemy must not already have offered asked you to surrender, and certain quests may not be active
-        if ( !( gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags & ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER ) && gTacticalStatus.Team[ MILITIA_TEAM ].bMenInSector == 0 )
-        {
-			#ifdef JA2UB
-			if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED))
-			#else
-			if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED))
-			#endif 
-            {
-                gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags |= ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER;
-
-                // CJC Dec 1 2002: fix multiple captures
-                BeginCaptureSquence();
-
-                // Do capture....
-                uiCnt = gTacticalStatus.Team[ gbPlayerNum ].bFirstID;
-                for ( pSoldier = MercPtrs[ uiCnt ]; uiCnt <= gTacticalStatus.Team[ gbPlayerNum ].bLastID; ++uiCnt, ++pSoldier)
-                {
-                    // Are we active and in sector.....
-                    if ( pSoldier->bActive && pSoldier->bInSector )
-                    {
-                        if ( pSoldier->stats.bLife != 0 )
-                        {
-                            EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( pSoldier );
-
-                            RemoveSoldierFromTacticalSector( pSoldier, TRUE );
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-
-                EndCaptureSequence( );
-
-                gfSurrendered = TRUE;
-                SetCustomizableTimerCallbackAndDelay( 3000, CaptureTimerCallback, FALSE );
-
-                success = TRUE;
-            }
-        }
-
-        if ( !success )
-        {
-            ScreenMsg( FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, szPrisonerTextStr[ STR_PRISONER_REFUSE_TAKE_PRISONERS ]  );
-        }
+        SetCustomizableTimerCallbackAndDelay(500, AttemptToCapturePlayerSoldiers, FALSE);
     }
 	// we distract the enemy by essentially talking them to death
 	else if ( ubExitValue == 3 )
diff --git a/Tactical/Overhead.h b/Tactical/Overhead.h
index 47d936539..53a0acde2 100644
--- a/Tactical/Overhead.h
+++ b/Tactical/Overhead.h
@@ -433,6 +433,6 @@ void VIPFleesToMeduna();
 BOOLEAN IsCivFactionMemberAliveInSector( UINT8 usCivilianGroup );
 
 BOOLEAN IsFreeSlotAvailable( int aTeam );
-
+void AttemptToCapturePlayerSoldiers();
 #endif
 
diff --git a/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp b/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp
index 38fd00762..e8d6efc92 100644
--- a/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp	
+++ b/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp	
@@ -255,7 +255,6 @@ void CreatePlayerControlledMonster();
 void ChangeCurrentSquad( INT32 iSquad );
 void HandleSelectMercSlot( UINT8 ubPanelSlot, INT8 bCode );
 void EscapeUILock( );
-void TestCapture( );
 
 #ifdef JA2BETAVERSION
 void ToggleMapEdgepoints();
@@ -4476,9 +4475,8 @@ void GetKeyboardInput( UINT32 *puiNewEvent )
 				{
 					if ( CHEATER_CHEAT_LEVEL( ) )
 					{
-						TestCapture( );
-
-						//EnterCombatMode( gbPlayerNum );
+						// Test Capturing Mercs as POW
+						AttemptToCapturePlayerSoldiers();
 					}
 				}
 				else if ( fCtrl && fShift )
@@ -6536,42 +6534,6 @@ void HandleStealthChangeFromUIKeys(	)
 	}
 }
 
-
-
-void TestCapture( )
-{
-	INT32 cnt;
-	SOLDIERTYPE				*pSoldier;
-	UINT32					uiNumChosen = 0;
-
-	//StartQuest( QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY );
-	//EndQuest( QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA, gWorldSectorX, gWorldSectorY );
-
-	BeginCaptureSquence( );
-
-	gStrategicStatus.uiFlags &= (~STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE );
-
-	// loop through soldiers and pick 3 lucky ones....
-	for ( cnt = gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bFirstID, pSoldier=MercPtrs[cnt]; cnt <= gTacticalStatus.Team[gbPlayerNum].bLastID; cnt++, pSoldier++ )
-	{
-		if ( pSoldier->stats.bLife >= OKLIFE && pSoldier->bActive && pSoldier->bInSector )
-		{
-			if ( uiNumChosen < 3 )
-			{
-				EnemyCapturesPlayerSoldier( pSoldier );
-
-				// Remove them from tectical....
-				pSoldier->RemoveSoldierFromGridNo( );
-
-				uiNumChosen++;
-			}
-		}
-	}
-
-	EndCaptureSequence( );
-}
-
-
 void PopupAssignmentMenuInTactical( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 {
 	// do something
diff --git a/TacticalAI/DecideAction.cpp b/TacticalAI/DecideAction.cpp
index 3415fc4d8..e426c3732 100644
--- a/TacticalAI/DecideAction.cpp
+++ b/TacticalAI/DecideAction.cpp
@@ -5161,19 +5161,14 @@ INT16 ubMinAPCost;
 	}
 
 	// offer surrender?
-#ifdef JA2UB
-#else
+#ifndef JA2UB
 	if ( pSoldier->bTeam == ENEMY_TEAM && pSoldier->bVisible == TRUE && !(gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags & ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER) && pSoldier->stats.bLife >= pSoldier->stats.bLifeMax / 2 && !ARMED_VEHICLE( pSoldier ) && !ENEMYROBOT( pSoldier ) )
 	{
 		if ( gTacticalStatus.Team[ MILITIA_TEAM ].bMenInSector == 0 && gTacticalStatus.Team[ CREATURE_TEAM ].bMenInSector == 0 && NumPCsInSector() < 4 && gTacticalStatus.Team[ ENEMY_TEAM ].bMenInSector >= NumPCsInSector() * 3 )
 		{
-			//if( GetWorldDay() > STARTDAY_ALLOW_PLAYER_CAPTURE_FOR_RESCUE && !( gStrategicStatus.uiFlags & STRATEGIC_PLAYER_CAPTURED_FOR_RESCUE ) )
+			if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
 			{
-				if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] != QUESTINPROGRESS && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED))
-				{
-					gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags |= ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER;
-					return( AI_ACTION_OFFER_SURRENDER );
-				}
+				return( AI_ACTION_OFFER_SURRENDER );
 			}
 		}
 	}
@@ -9586,15 +9581,13 @@ INT8 ArmedVehicleDecideActionBlack( SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier )
 	}
 
 	// offer surrender?
-#ifdef JA2UB
-#else
+#ifndef JA2UB
 	if ( pSoldier->bTeam == ENEMY_TEAM && pSoldier->bVisible == TRUE && !(gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags & ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER) && pSoldier->stats.bLife >= pSoldier->stats.bLifeMax / 2 && !ARMED_VEHICLE( pSoldier ) && !ENEMYROBOT( pSoldier ) )
 	{
 		if ( gTacticalStatus.Team[MILITIA_TEAM].bMenInSector == 0 && gTacticalStatus.Team[CREATURE_TEAM].bMenInSector == 0 && NumPCsInSector( ) < 4 && gTacticalStatus.Team[ENEMY_TEAM].bMenInSector >= NumPCsInSector( ) * 3 )
 		{
-			if ( gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTDONE && gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED) )
+			if (gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_ALMA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_HELD_IN_TIXA] == QUESTNOTSTARTED || gubQuest[QUEST_INTERROGATION] == QUESTNOTSTARTED)
 			{
-				gTacticalStatus.fEnemyFlags |= ENEMY_OFFERED_SURRENDER;
 				return(AI_ACTION_OFFER_SURRENDER);
 			}
 		}
@@ -10413,4 +10406,4 @@ void LogKnowledgeInfo(SOLDIERTYPE *pSoldier)
 			//swprintf( pStrInfo, L"%s[%d] %s %s\n", pStrInfo, oppID, MercPtrs[oppID]->GetName(), SeenStr(pSoldier->aiData.bOppList[oppID]) );
 		}
 	}
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/Utils/Text.h b/Utils/Text.h
index 2ed7ca035..25dabaeb1 100644
--- a/Utils/Text.h
+++ b/Utils/Text.h
@@ -886,6 +886,8 @@ enum
 	STR_PRISONER_DETECTION_VIP,
 	STR_PRISONER_REFUSE_SURRENDER_LEADER,
 	STR_PRISONER_TURN_VOLUNTEER,
+	STR_PRISONER_ESCAPE,
+	STR_PRISONER_NO_ESCAPE,
 
 	TEXT_NUM_PRISONER_STR
 };
diff --git a/Utils/_ChineseText.cpp b/Utils/_ChineseText.cpp
index 11abdae26..8acb8ddcf 100644
--- a/Utils/_ChineseText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_ChineseText.cpp
@@ -9194,6 +9194,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"一个高阶军官%s被发现！",	//L"A high-ranking army officer in %s has been revealed!",
 	L"敌方领袖拒绝考虑投降！", //L"The enemy leader refuses to even consider surrender!",
 	L"%d名囚犯自愿加入我军。", //L"%d prisoners volunteered to join our forces.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=
diff --git a/Utils/_DutchText.cpp b/Utils/_DutchText.cpp
index 93688f68d..5d4f830f3 100644
--- a/Utils/_DutchText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_DutchText.cpp
@@ -9205,6 +9205,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"A high-ranking army officer in %s has been revealed!",	// TODO.Translate
 	L"The enemy leader refuses to even consider surrender!",
 	L"%d prisoners volunteered to join our forces.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=	// TODO.Translate
diff --git a/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp b/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
index 4ea9f73e6..99343e753 100644
--- a/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_EnglishText.cpp
@@ -9194,6 +9194,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"A high-ranking army officer in %s has been revealed!",
 	L"The enemy leader refuses to even consider surrender!",
 	L"%d prisoners volunteered to join our forces.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=
diff --git a/Utils/_FrenchText.cpp b/Utils/_FrenchText.cpp
index 6f22f3a8d..bf1a48c74 100644
--- a/Utils/_FrenchText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_FrenchText.cpp
@@ -9187,6 +9187,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"A high-ranking army officer in %s has been revealed!",	// TODO.Translate
 	L"The enemy leader refuses to even consider surrender!",
 	L"%d prisoners volunteered to join our forces.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=
diff --git a/Utils/_GermanText.cpp b/Utils/_GermanText.cpp
index b7d4b8df8..5e3bef9bc 100644
--- a/Utils/_GermanText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_GermanText.cpp
@@ -9047,6 +9047,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"Ein ranghoher Offizier in %s wurde enttarnt!",
 	L"Der feindliche Anführer denkt nicht mal an Kapitulation!",
 	L"%d Gefangene sind uns als Freiwillige beigetreten.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=
diff --git a/Utils/_ItalianText.cpp b/Utils/_ItalianText.cpp
index dbe3f784d..6edfa7bb2 100644
--- a/Utils/_ItalianText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_ItalianText.cpp
@@ -9195,6 +9195,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"A high-ranking army officer in %s has been revealed!",	// TODO.Translate
 	L"The enemy leader refuses to even consider surrender!",
 	L"%d prisoners volunteered to join our forces.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=	// TODO.Translate
diff --git a/Utils/_PolishText.cpp b/Utils/_PolishText.cpp
index 8fec10a92..cfbeb4659 100644
--- a/Utils/_PolishText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_PolishText.cpp
@@ -9209,6 +9209,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"A high-ranking army officer in %s has been revealed!",	// TODO.Translate
 	L"The enemy leader refuses to even consider surrender!",
 	L"%d prisoners volunteered to join our forces.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=	// TODO.Translate
diff --git a/Utils/_RussianText.cpp b/Utils/_RussianText.cpp
index e620eb527..6afd1ec3c 100644
--- a/Utils/_RussianText.cpp
+++ b/Utils/_RussianText.cpp
@@ -9189,6 +9189,8 @@ STR16	szPrisonerTextStr[]=
 	L"В %s был раскрыт высокопоставленный офицер!",
 	L"Вражеский командир отказывается даже подумать о сдаче!",
 	L"%d заключенных добровольно присоединились к нашим силам.",
+	L"Some of your mercs managed to escape the enemy capture!",
+	L"No possible escape is seen, it's a fight to the death!"
 };
 
 STR16	szMTATextStr[]=