I jotted down some quick figures
Let's say I start with 300k (I'm low balling myself, but let's start with a conservative estimate) in pounds that converts roughly to 490,0000 USD. Lets just say 500,000.
According to my sources, a Russian/Chinese AK can be bought for 150 USD in Xamar. I plan to allocate the majority of my budget to weapons, so I'll spend around 180,000 USD to purchase 12000 AK 47's. Let's say I spend a further 10,000 on ammunition making it a round 190,000
That's weaponry provided and 310,000 left. I'll probably pay a few street urchins (maybe 100 or so?) to spread news of my services, particularly the $50 per month tag line. 1 buck apiece for the kids = $100.
20 dollars per month (with bonuses available) will enable to to hire one soldier year around for 240 dollars. 100 troops will cost 24,000 per year. 24,000 x 10 = 240,000 meaning I can hire 1000 troops year around for 240,000.
Leaving me with 70,000 for propaganda, bribes, etc.
Very rough sketch, but you see where I'm going with this.
