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Warpy

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2. A lot of the great conquerors throughout history were in their mid 20s

Reply to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #1)

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 01:22 PM

Oct 2023

which makes sense during a time the average lifespan was short and a military man's lifespan was shorter than that.

This kid is unlikely to be one of them, although I'm sure his daddy raised him to take over the organization at some point.

I just wonder how much allegiance he has for the man who ordered his daddy killed. I also doubt his ability to command a bunch of tough old combat vets, even if he's the one who cuts their paychecks. Putin will put an end to that soon enough.

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In charge of mercs at age 25? EYESORE 9001 Oct 2023 #1

A lot of the great conquerors throughout history were in their mid 20s Warpy Oct 2023 #2

Not to mention the prior leader and current one have no military experience. Crowman2009 Oct 2023 #3