The radical Islamists are in a froth about what the Pope said. They say they are going to suicide bomb the Vatican. This should be interesting.
The Swiss guard is a shoot first, ask questions later kind of elite military unit. Don't let the renaissance uniforms and halberds fool you. Outside of their ceremonial duties they are completely modern. They have a tradition to uphold that they take very seriously. Being the only mercenary unit, by law and treaty, that Switzerland is allowed to export they really work hard to maintain those traditions and reputation.
Swiss units, except the Vatican Guard, were banned from use after the Napoleonic wars, something about them fighting to the last and staying bought...
As I said, this should be interesting.
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