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Missionaries can convert others to Christianity, inspire a friendly army with their enlightened rhetoric and by the same token demoralise an enemy force, reduce the chances of successful bribery, calm and inspire an angry populace or incite revolt in an oppressed one. Missionaries are recruited via Christian buildings. They can convert both provinces and other agents to their religion - although it is difficult for a missionary to convert a monk and vice versa. Conversion of a population to Christianity takes place simply via the missionary's presence in a province. The trusting nature of this man makes him highly susceptible to assassination by ninja or geisha.