Re: Nations, States, and Organizations in Full Thrust

Peter spake thusly upon matters weighty: 
> (conjecture) Mercenaries All powers, with the exception of the
Superpowers,
> sponsor mercenaries. Many mercenaries are citizens of the NAC or ESU
and
> have training from the respective militaries even though those states
do
> not sponsor them. They are sponsored as private ventures.

Interestingly enough, there are currently a number of private 
companies trying to convince the UN that private security firms are 
the answer to personel shortages for peacekeeping missions (that way 
if Japan or Germany want to contribute only money to a mission, the 
UN could still get well trained professional soldiers). Professional 
peacekeeping. Seems like a good use of mercs if the companies are 
monitored. 

Isn't it funny how the future of the game world might not be so far 
fetched after all.... (grin)

Tom.  
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