It'd be suitable for the NF to have woman soldiers alongside men. They're a people rebeling against the government, anyone can fight... And they need all the forces they can get, anyways. The Empire however should maintain a male army. They have conscription for men and spare the lives of the rest of the people.
something kreeps me out about the idea of fat men playing women on screen. I wish there was a way that you could only play as the gender that you are.
I'll play as a woman, because the models will generally be smaller by default, makes it harder to hit. I don't think they'll be naked, so fat old men will stay away. Untill someone makes a nude patch for Empires.
You could have some kind of exam that you have to sit through when you install the game: I can personally guarantee 100% accuracy :D
Well, male conscription is a reality in many countries, one of them being Finland, my homeland. :E By the way, I've never thought about how transsexuals would be dealt with... I have never encountered one, but I'd figure that if they were born male, they would have to do armed service. Regarding the BE accents; here's my order of preference: 1. German 2. Dutch 3. British What about others?