“Maxim 10: Sometimes the only way out is through... through the hull. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Maxim 37: There is no "overkill." There is only "open fire" and "reload." -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
If violence wasn't your last resort, you failed to resort to enough of it. — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“What do you think? Overkill?" "I don't believe there is any such thing. But in this case, 'yes, overkill.” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“When I find the guy who torched that forest, I'm going to eat him. And I'm only going to half-cook him first.… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Maxim 27: Don't be afraid to be the first to resort to violence. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
Maxim 6: If violence wasn't your last resort, you failed to resort to enough of it. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Cross it? I'm making plans to destroy the bridge from orbit. -Colonel Ceeta… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“When the enemy of my enemy is willing to use plasma weapons inside a hotel, I think I can do better than… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Maxim 12: A soft answer turneth away wrath. Once wrath is looking the other way, shoot it in the head. -The Seventy… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“No! Wait! I've got a better idea..." "Your ideas tend to result in unnecessary violence, Sergeant Schlock." "And your point is..." "Let's… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“So you're a fellow mercenary, then." "Does this mean you'll afford me some professional courtesy?" "Don't ask for that. All it means… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Hi. I'm here to enlist. You can't. You aren't human. You see, little fella, we don't do sociological stuff like "interspeciated workplaces."… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Air traffic control is going to have a steamy old fit on your dime, boy. They can get in line behind the… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Being a mercenary, though... Hey, we just go wherever there's a mixture of money and trouble, and everyone in the galaxy is… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Maxim 34: If you're leaving scorch-marks, you need a bigger gun. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
When the messenger arrives and says 'Don't shoot the messenger,' it's a good idea to be prepared to shoot the messenger, just in case. — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“New orders: Make sure everybody who doesn't want to live here is aboard in five minutes. We are leaving. -Captain Kevyn Andreyasn” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“Maxim 36: When the going gets tough, the tough call for close air support. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“Maxim 30: A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“Maxim 24: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from a big gun. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“Maxim 27: Don't be afraid to be the first to resort to violence. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“Maxim 37: There is no "overkill." There is only "open fire" and "reload." -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“Two minutes worth of signal analysis told me all I needed to know. This station "talks" to the dark matter universe about what goes… — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Cross it? I'm making plans to destroy the bridge from orbit. -Colonel Ceeta & Captain Tagon” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
The spirit of the law is the least of the things we're prepared to violate. — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“Welcome to your new bodies, gentlemen. If you'd like, I can help you start your own 'dysmorphia is all in your head' support group.” — Howard Tayler Copy Share
Maxim 3: An ordnance technician at a dead run outranks everybody. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries — Howard Tayler Copy Share
“You know... confessing to avoid prosecution is a time-honored strategy. I don't want to be honored with time. Honor me with "slap-on-the-wrist," or maybe… — Howard Tayler Copy Share
