RE: [SGII] Ghurka Pipers - military trivia for the day - TERROR

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On Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Brian Bell wrote:

> Agreed.
> 
> Highlanders, Ghurkas, Dorsai, Saudakar, Fremen ... the terror is from
> the reputation of what they are facing. Bagpipes, unique uniforms,
> etc. are just a means of announcing that fact.
> 
> On the other hand, if the unit reputation has not made it to the
> planet (or is discounted), the effect will not be present ("The Mad
> Harlequins?!?! I ain't afraid o' no clowns"). It might even handycap
> the unit with the reputation as they may unconsiously expect the
> opposition to fear them ("This is the part when you run away --
> Shrek).

Just like ferocious bands of wardancers. What's next, fielding Morris
dancers? gah! ;)

Cheers,

   Derk
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