Book 36. (1 results) Avengers of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 45 | 36 | It can be imposed in a variety of ways. |
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Book 36. (7 results) Avengers of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 45 | 33 | "The men of Mytilene," I said. |
| 45 | 34 | View more quotes about clearly">Clearly the mercenaries did not fear decimation. |
| 45 | 35 | Decimation is a harsh military punishment, one usually inflicted on troops which have failed to follow orders, have exhibited cowardice in the face of the enemy, and such. |
| 45 | 36 | It can be imposed in a variety of ways. |
| 45 | 37 | The troops deemed guilty of insubordination, cowardice, or such are divided into groups, commonly of ten, but sometimes less or more. |
| 45 | 38 | Most commonly a gambling takes place, with cards, marked stones, a drawing of straws, and such. |
| 45 | 39 | The man who loses in the gambling is then put to death by his fellows. |
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"The men of Mytilene," I said.
Clearly the mercenaries did not fear decimation.
Decimation is a harsh military punishment, one usually inflicted on troops which have failed to follow orders, have exhibited cowardice in the face of the enemy, and such.
It can be imposed in a variety of ways.
The troops deemed guilty of insubordination, cowardice, or such are divided into groups, commonly of ten, but sometimes less or more.
Most commonly a gambling takes place, with cards, marked stones, a drawing of straws, and such.
The man who loses in the gambling is then put to death by his fellows.
- (Avengers of Gor)