It's worth noting that the very last cycle ends at midnight instead of 2 AM. I've been bitten by that once before. 

Is there a period of time after humans begin recruiting that the recruits won't respond? In other words, do they wait a certain number of cycles before they begin to respond?

Very close human battles, even ones that started early, can go all the way until 8 AM, day 5.  I have been involved in at least one of these.

Correct me if I'm wrong shive1, but I think you were referring to a recruit's response to your effort, not when a battle is resolved. Recruits (or coaches) will respond at the start of the next cycle after your effort, i.e. at 11PM est if you put in the effort between 8 and 11PM. The only exception I am aware of is the case of recruits possibly not responding to your effort if they are not recruitable.

Thanks for both replies, guys. I did mean what theploww said, but dedelman's info is good to know as well.

Posted by dedelman on 6/14/2013 10:23:00 AM (view original):
Very close human battles, even ones that started early, can go all the way until 8 AM, day 5.  I have been involved in at least one of these.

This is correct.  I've been involved in several of these throughout the years.