Quote Originally Posted by Geezer57
One other point in addition to the ones posted earlier - you won't be able to trade with Rebels if you've ever attacked or bribed any. That puts you in a state of war, which precludes commerce.
If all rebels on the map are eliminated, and then some reappear, you should no longer be at war with them.
Thank you Geezer57 (and Martok and highlanddave) you have answered my questions completely. Looks like I will have to slap the vikings around afterall since I have bribed many different rebel bands to join me.

Sigh. Can't we all just get along? And by get along I mean surrender and declare your loyalty to King Henry of the English of course.

Take care all.