Quote Originally Posted by Marshal Murat
You can't 'outlaw mercenaries'
As per David Drake, the 'mercenaries' are termed 'Auxiliary Regiments'.
They assist the Army, and since they are bankrolled by the army, they could theoretically be a 'militia' or another branch.
They can always change their names, and have provided the backbone that militia often so desperately need. The Mexican revolution (?) wouldn't have gotten off the ground if there weren't British mercenaries serving in the force.
Regular infantry is better than mercenaries, but mercenaries are often required.


I would like to inquire as to which 'foreign mercenaries?'
Well the times have changed a bit from those days. In organized society,you dont need armed men that are controlled only by hiring them. Its archaic so does speak.