Well done 73addict, for wrestling the thread back on track, and for keeping the tone civilised.
And Tripitaka is spot on: for minimal cost there are lots of ways to keep the pilots happy, particularly the imminent command upgrades, as these are the ones companies need to hang on to, and the ones most likely to leave.
Transparent basing policy is one.
And if 5/4 goes, exodus will be entirely the correct word.