I have a question about army size. Right now only the Polemarchos may lead 16 units in battle. How is the Basileus leading that huge army then? I didn't see anywhere in the rules that the Basileus and/or heir are exempt from this rule.

Also, in effect, without being polemarchos the only other way to get to lead more than 8 units is to have won a ton of victories vs non-brigands?