part 6 mercs

**Attacking Vikings**

Europe now lives under constant fear of Viking raids. A number of kingdoms in a place called "England" have fallen to the Viking hordes, and the French of "helping Egypt with their frog problem" fame fear they are next. In fact, a group of Vikings under the command of one Haesteinn have already set up shop near the French borders. But Haesteinn is aware that he needs more money to ensure he has the men to accomplish an adequate sack. So, he looks to the Middle East for funds. He even promised to send some men and boats to plunder the enemies of those that would fund him. Isn't he awesome?

Contents: 5 barbarian Berserkers and 2 barbarian triremes spawned near a coastal city of your choice.

Information:

* The Attacking Vikings may not be used to target Babylon

* Anonymous bids are allowed

* Bids must be in the form of gold, units, or cities. Medieval Era units are valued at 75 gold, Classical Era units are valued at 50 gold, and ancient era units are not accepted. Cities are valued at 250 gold if they are coastal, and 200 gold otherwise

* 40 gold minimum bid, 10 gold minimum raise


**Mikhail's Navy**

News of the invention of Greek Fire, and the subsequent spontaneuous combustion of its inventor, has spread like wildfire among the realms in regular contact with the Byzantines. While the idea of using this weapon on the battlefield has been smoldering in the minds of many a military leader, only one has managed to use it effectively. The Russian admiral Mikhail has made his opponents go down in flames with his new fire ships. Now, he has a burning desire to sell some of his to the highest bidder, as the Russian government is not always supportve of his more experimental operations.

Contents: 6 dromons

Information:

* Mikahil's Navy may not be used to make war upon Babylon

* Anonymous bids are NOT allowed

* Mikhail needs some governement support for his other operations, so you can spend AP and plot slots in addition to gold. 1 AP is worth 25 gold, while one plot slot is worth 400 gold. Plot slots bid are only lost for this part.

* 40 gold minimum bid, 10 gold minimum raise


**Arjuna's Chariot**

The Indian subcontinent has become home to many small-time warlords trying to create a large empire. One warlord has managed to find the chariot once used by the great warrior Arjuna. This chariot is said to give its rider a degree of supernatural power in inspiring the troops he or she commands. Problem is, the guy who found it only managed to do so after getting his ass handed to him in his most recent battle, so he doesn't have any troops. So he sought out BUMS to help him trade this chariot for an army.

Contents: Arjuna's Chariot, which, when used in a plot, causes units invested in the plot to provide 1 extra plot power each (up to 8 units)

Information:

* Arjuna's Chariot may not be used to target Babylon

* Anonymous bids are NOT allowed

* Only land units will be accepted, with their combat strength (or ranged strength for ranged/siege units) determining value. Quick combat strength reference:

Catapult: 8

Comp Bowman: 11

Horseman: 12

Spearman: 11

Swordsman: 14

* Minimum bid of 30 combat strength, minimum raise of 10 combat strength

* Arjuna's chariot may only be used in a plot once

* Arjuna's chariot is an artefact (like the 1-up mushroom from mk6), which means it may be traded to other civs by its owner or stolen from its owner via a plot

* Arjuna's chariot will crumble to dust if not used when its owner enters the Industrial Era