dont think so

the point is that regular troops arent and shouldnt be units you care too much about and wont develop for the whole game

those are champions instead

troops are on demand units that you may decide to(or are forced to) build in case you want to go to war or defeat strong monsters or help your champions questing etc etc

troops need to be balanced for the whole course of the game, not just something you use cause you get for free

Sovereign should start with two additional pioneers.

Saves some of that early game queue time....

I don't think you should start with free units, I like that I have to choose between popping units, pioneers or silly buildings, sadly pioneers win that race ATM.

I would love to see some better starting technology though. (For trained units).

Sincerely
~ Kongdej