[Gandalf Parker]

Since this thread was already resurrected:
on the comments about how to deck out a Pan Assassin one of the things I push for is Charm or Hell Bind. If the assassination fails, you can still turn the commander to your side. If it works you either end up with a commander + equipment (and taking him down 1 commander at the same time), or you get another combat where the commander attacks his old followers. Both spells require gem/slaves but luckily with Pangaea you have flying scouts which makes refill deliveries very easy to manage.

Having a full army stealthed nearby can make for a quick move-in and setup house in the midst of the enemies territory forcing him to shift armies away from the provinces nearer you.
(works best in big map games)