There's a saying in the Verse..."You can't put a price on honor." We say..."Maybe the offer was just too low." Sometimes to fight Evil, you need a different kind of Evil. You’ve traveled the Verse in service of the great UEE. What did that get you? Not much we’ll wager. You’ve trained hard, fought harder, and for what? So some desk-jockey Rear Admiral could come along take all the credit, and get a medal for Valor? What did you get? Another ticket to the Vanduul Country Tour-Ride? Thought so. Folks, back home called you a hero, but somehow, you still don’t quite feel like one, do you? About the most a squadron patch will get you these days is a lukewarm drink, if you're lucky. Tried your hand at being a bounty hunter yet? Some free advice, don’t bother. You'll learn soon enough, murderers and outlaws don't sit around waiting to be caught. It’s not quite as easy as the holo-vids make it out to be. They never seem to be alone in the john where you can just stun baton them into submission then throw them into a holding cell. Now, here’s the “rub”. We represent certain parties, who are interested in people with certain skills and backgrounds. You know, “military types”. The kind that ain't afraid to get dirty or bloody when the job calls for it. If you think there isn't some trigger-happy merc or bounty hunter out there, looking to take what's yours; you're in for a rude awakening. Just because you are hauling cargo for a Corp, don't make you immune to their greed. It also helps if you got a brain to go with that brawn. It might just keep you alive long enough for the next job, and then the next. We're sure, by now you get the picture. We are open for business with available openings in the following departments: Dept of Accounting Dept of Analysis Dept of Applied Engineering Dept of BioMedical Sciences Dept of Galactic Competition Dept of Reclamation & Disposal Dept of Security Dept of Special Transportation Seeking "qualified applicants" for Leadership potential. - Look below for further department information. Departments are run independently of one another, but sometimes function better when two or more are working together. Career Opportunities for Dust Devils, Graverobbers, Mechromancers, Necromongers, Reapers, Rogues, Ruffians, & Scoundrels Contingent upon a cursory background check. Directly PM the Special Counsel or the representative which you received this comm from; BEFORE submitting an application. - Special Counsel: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/citizens/Ferenczy Organization Page: https://robertsspaceindustries.com/orgs/EBONJADE Operational Time: GMT -6; CST *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Sun Tzu - The Art of War Chapter 6 - Vacuity And Substance (aka Illusion & Reality) Whoever occupies the battleground first and awaits the enemy will be at ease. Whoever occupies the battleground afterward and must race to the conflict will be fatigued. Thus one who excels at warfare compels men and is not compelled by other men. In order to cause the enemy to come of their own volition, extend some apparent profit. In order to prevent the enemy from coming forth, show them the potential harm. Thus if the enemy is rested you can tire him. If he is well fed you can make him hungry. If he is at rest you can move him. Go forth to positions to which he must race. Race forth where he does not expect it. To travel a thousand kilometers without becoming fatigued, traverse unoccupied terrain. To ensure taking the objective in an attack, strike positions that are undefended. To be certain of an impregnable defense, secure positions that the enemy will not attack. Thus when someone excels in attacking, the enemy does not know where to mount his defense. When someone excels at defense, the enemy does not know where to attack. So subtle it approaches the formless, so spiritual it attains the soundless. Thus he can act as the enemy's Master of Fate. The meaning of Black (Ebon) Jade: - The power to abolish old styles and create new ones which are fit with a new era. - It embodies the essence of prosperity. - As a talisman, it is used to protect from evil spirits. - It purifies one's energy and is used to heal from the inside out. - It provides tranquility, and protection from external negative sources. *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** cartel noun car·tel | \ kär-ˈtel : a combination of independent commercial or industrial enterprises designed to limit competition or fix prices - A cartel is an organization of a few independent producers for the purpose of improving the profitability of the firms involved. - This usually involves some restriction of output, control of price, and allocation of market shares. - Members of a cartel generally maintain their separate identities and financial independence while engaging in cooperative policies. - Cartels can either be domestic or international. - Because cartels restrict competition and result in higher prices for consumers, they are outlawed in some areas. ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************