The Mercenary Monopoly

Throughout European history, the most desirable mercenaries have been those who call Switzerland their home, and those from Swabia. Now that there are no more independent Swabian states from which to purchase Condottieri, the demand for Swiss mercenaries has only increased. This monopoly we hold on mercenaries will allow us to charge even greater rates for our armies and the lack of Swabians to challenge our dominance will only further the frightening reputation of our mercenaries.