Brian Wetherell
ASIN: B009DP00M6
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 211
The known galaxy is ruled by four great empires: the Gadari Republic, the Multani Confederation, the Rejai Empire, and the Mandil. Three of the four Great Empires are so involved with bickering amongst themselves that they cannot be bothered with things such as technological development, or exploration. The real powers of the galaxy belongs to the corporations. Unhindered by petty things such as politics, they cross political lines with impunity, and sell their wares to the highest bidder. This new paradigm soon gives birth to a new movement. Those who choose to seek their fortune through hiring themselves out as mercenaries to one empire or another. Soon, the arena of conflict between empires shifts its focus from that of standing military forces trained and equipped by their respective empires to that of a military comprised of private military companies. Three of the four empires ...