>Greg Stafford:
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>> The thousand-plus year old Dara Happan hoplites come from only
>> Dara Happa or, sometimes, specific cities.
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>> Ancient units are kept active because of their magic. Their accumulated
>> successes over the centuries have accumulated tremendous magic resources
>> for the regimental Guardians. Thus these regiments are generally
>> inflexible, but pack a huge punch when used to their maximum.
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>It strikes me that this is far longer than any military organisation has
>continued unchanged in our world. This may be one of the clearest examples
>of Gloranthan institutions being greatly different from ours because of the
>effects of magic.
Sorry, I'm a bit behind...
I would doubt that many non-DH units are unchanged, but I wouldn't underestimate the age of some units of the modern age.
The Swiss Guard today are obviously very similar to the unit that was formed hundreds of years ago, but consider the Royal Navy, seeking as they do to ensure that the guardian spirit of HMS Ark Royal continues to keep the fleet safe over the centuries.
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