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[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 62 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

We need to return to the simpler times when mercenaries killed their lord if they weren't paid.

[–] HexaSnoot@hexbear.net 24 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I haven't heard of this until now. Is this a general occurence among feudal societies?

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 38 points 3 weeks ago

Shit it happens today even, look at the recent failed revolt done by the wagner pmc in russia.

[–] robot_dog_with_gun@hexbear.net 19 points 3 weeks ago

it's like half of The Prince

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 13 points 3 weeks ago

The praetorian guard did it often in late roman history, too. They'd off the emperor when someone else (often one of their generals) would offer them a better deal.