In the base game, you can hire soldiers from taverns or villages, and you can join existing states or create your own. This proposed feature would expand those mechanics into a more complex, player-driven experience: Feature: Dynamic Mercenary Factions
: Instead of just swearing allegiance, you can negotiate specific "Sell-Sword" contracts with the 20 existing states. These could include objectives like "Sack three villages in 10 days" or "Protect [Lord Name] during a siege" for high-gold payouts.
: Since mercenaries are often on the move, this feature could introduce a mobile "War Camp." You could upgrade this camp to include a mobile blacksmith for repairing armor or a training ground to level up your troops faster while traveling the global map.
: Use your neutral status to accept "black ops" missions, such as inciting a rebellion in a specific city to weaken a kingdom before a major siege. Steel And Flesh 2: New Lands - Games App - MWM
For a version like , a standout mod feature could be a "Dynamic Mercenary Faction System."
This feature would allow you to move beyond being a simple soldier or a king by establishing a persistent mercenary guild with its own unique mechanics:
: As you complete contracts, your mercenary guild gains "Infamy" or "Renown." Higher infamy allows you to recruit higher-tier units—like Elite Knights or Expert Archers—without needing to own a castle first.
