I'm pretty sure Tom is a nice guy but you only have to have a look at the Barony of Makar's recruitment centers to know he isn't impartial...
Certainly not. On the other hand, they are horribly expensive.
But plugging down 2 RCs, or giving OT a special "unit morale" option (torture instead of entertainment, in case you were wondering) has nothing to do with checking on the Titans.