I just read this while catching up on some of the stuff that came out while
I was away (nod of gratitude to the archivers) and I was bothered by the
characterization of Cologne.  Although Cologne can be ruthless, arranging
for women to be raped, including gang-rape, seems more than a trifle
extreme for her.  Even though Akane and Ukyou aren't Amazons, I can't see
an Amazon leader sanctioning rape as any sort of legitimate tactic.  

                                                       dml