Bribing

Learn how to use diplomats to bribe enemy generals into becoming family members in Total War: Rome II.

Diplomats possess the ability to bribe enemy generals, turning them into your own family members. This is a strategic option when you encounter an enemy general who is exceptional or even borderline in their capabilities. Bribing such a general allows you to utilize their skills extensively, which is a more predictable method than relying on random chance for new family members, especially when compared to potentially inheriting a character with poor command stats or nonsensical dialogue before a battle.