[Cainehill]

Tinkthank asked, Are all spies *this good*?

I don't know that spies always give perfect information as you indicated, however they definately give much more information than the usual scouts, including some information on sites and commanders and such.

Makes sense : the scout rides up to visual range, and makes estimates of things. The spy on the other paw is right in the midst of the enemy, sleeping with politicians and leaders, drinking their wine, enjoying their food, and thinking "Man, this is SO much better than being in the infantry!"