Quote Originally Posted by Vinyadan View Post
The Jaeger in general seem to be in the top 5% of mad creations. They have lost a few times (against the bears, the giant weasel, against Punch, arguably against Von Pinn, against Vapnoople's summoned monsters, against Boris, and against the creatures in Sturmhalten), but they have numbers (although they obtained them over centuries), brains, and human-like bodies. Plus, they can run, unlike the bears, who are really strong and smart, but pretty slow. Overall, they are very strong, loyal, versatile, fast, and unhinged.

Othar was actually almost killed by Jenka.
The Heterodynes did not lack for soldiers. But they went ahead and created the Jagermonster ritual, which killed a a goodly (unknown) percentage of those who agreed to undergo it. Since the ancient Heterodynes were seldom stupid (distinct from crazy or evil), the upgrade must have been worth the cost in soldiers. I think we can be confident that one Jager is worth several trained and equipped soldiers.

Which is what you'd expect. The Heterodynes were among the most feared of the Mad Boy families, and for good reason.