Ok, Braden - the best thing to do about your character is lobby (PM) the next First consul to get an assignment that suits. If you are a student, it might be best to be in an academy; if you are not a student, it might be best to be the second general in a stack to build up military experience. Let us know when you want to step down into the Lower House (ie fight battles).

On the CTD, I've revisited the second thread Wonderland linked to. Rather than spawning units, the first thing I will try tonight is Cheexsta's suggestion of modding the EDB file:

http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showp...8&postcount=98