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Originally posted by Norfleet:
The other catch: It is in no way PROFITABLE to *EVER* rent out most mercenary units!

Depens upon the price, doesnt it?

Originally posted by Norfleet:
...the real reason manifests itself: To give specific commanders, usually mages, to the service of a presumably allied nation.

So isn't this what we *REALLY* want, and what this feature would be abused for, if implemented?

Sure! Either give them away to allies or to the neighbors of your enemies, so that your mages can attack him where your enemy doesnt expect them to do.

I guess this would truly make it into a global war scenario, requirering much more diplomacy to win a game...