[sinkspur]

So would the terrorist fear the mercenary holding a letter of Marque.

I'll bet.

Terrorists fear bombs, lots and lots of bombs.

Especially the kind that suck the air out their lungs and singe them irreparably so that they literally asphyxiate over several hours.

[Demidog]

Terrorists fear bombs, lots and lots of bombs.

Bombs are less effective than humans. Especially humans operating covertly without warning.