What is the difference between “Total Military Strength” and “Effective Military Strength”?

Question

As the title states, I'm utterly confused about these two ratings. The former is at 6712, while the latter is as 3356.

Which of these numbers determines my ending?

Note: I've seen the answers giving the varying numbers, as well as the IGN link that states them, but I don't know what number they're actually referring to.

Asked by Tristan

Answer

It is simple as this:

The Total Military Strength is the numerical total of all of your War assets.

The Effective Military Strength is that total, multiplied by your Galactic Readiness.

Judging from your numbers, your Galactic Readiness is sitting at 50%

The Effective Military Strength determines your ending.

Answered by TylerShads

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