OMG - Super Heavy ..erm...slaves?

[A Very Super Market]

Also, it was to convince the AI not to rely on them (Although I think that was an earlier release of EB).

[Ludens]

Also, it was to convince the AI not to rely on them (Although I think that was an earlier release of EB).

Actually, it is a hint for the player to disband them. The A.I. does not seem aware of upkeep. Apeleutheroi were added as an easier workaround for the rebellion CTD. This had the added advantage that the spawned rebel stack mostly consisted of worthless units, even when given absurd upgrades. However, the player should not use them as garrisons, so they got a hefty upkeep to encourage immediate disbanding.