Means you can (before the game) turn CT4 into - say - CT3 and IT1, CT2 and IT2, etc. etc. As long as the value - the sum of CT - remains the same across both, eg. CT and IT have to add up together to 4 in this example.
Yes, there are times I think they run the rules through an English-to-Marik translator & back.
And yes, I always enjoy picturing a flatbed truck loaded with battle armour, Keystone Kops style :thumbsup: