Re: [Not so OT]Military discipline problems

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From: "Roger Burton West" <roger@firedrake.org>
> >And if the dangerous people want (or can *easily* be forced) to go.
>
> That just needs a good PR campaign. Let's face it, a lot of them
_will_
> be happier on a colony world than trying to fit into "civilisation"
> after they've fought to the death for it...

It certainly worked for the Romans, who settled their old soldiers in
colonies in the conquered territories. After all, not all the veterans
may
be that keen on continuing to fight if a comfortable alternative
lifestyle
is offered to them.

Greetings
Karl Heinz