Mercenaries

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Warmachine : Cygnar · Khador · Protectorate of Menoth · Cryx · Retribution of Scyrah · Convergence of Cyriss · Crucible Guard · Mercenaries (Llaelese Resistance · Hammer Strike · Talion Charter · Operating Theater)
Hordes : Trollbloods · Circle Orboros · Skorne · Legion of Everblight · Grymkin · Minions (Blindwater Congregation · Thornfall Alliance)

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Mercenaries

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Leader: [[]]
Common name: Mercenaries
Pronunciation:
Capital: None
Formation: N/A
Government: Contracts
Population: Unknown
Currency: ???
Other names: N/A
Demonym: Mercenary
Official language: Shyr
Other languages: Aeric

Mercenaries, commonly known as Mercenaries [...]

Mercenaries are so common in the Iron Kingdoms that some speculate it was mercenaries who helped create them, and are assisting in hindering their solidarity. The mercenary’s wage comes from war, and conflicts keep mercenaries in business. Unification would be bad for business. Their importance and power among the kingdoms is undeniable. The Blackshields are so closely tied to Cygnar that they have become an official branch of the army in all but name; and the Thunderhelm Irregulars were virtually permanent occupants of Llael.

There is perhaps no greater display of material wealth and military might than the ability to hire mercenaries. Some leaders hire mercenaries as political and fiscal displays of power to intimidate their enemies. Battles have been won by the mere presence of an overwhelming force, and mercenaries can help pad a weak army. A mercenary force can turn a rich man into a dangerous one.

Conversely, mercenaries make for expensive friends. Unpopular dictators gladly pay for fighting men they feel they can trust. Since mercenaries have no political affiliation, they are viewed by some as the ultimate neutral force and a means of “fighting bitterly while keeping the peace” as King Leto once said of Khadoran mercenaries on the north borders of Cygnar and Ord. It goes without saying that this parasitic relationship can quickly turn predatory if an employer fails to keep his mercenaries well paid.

The Charters

The Four Star Syndicate The Highborn Covenant The Searforge Commission The Talion Charter

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