“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 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
“Two minutes worth of signal analysis told me all I needed to know. This station "talks" to the dark matter universe about… — 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
“Welcome to your new bodies, gentlemen. If you'd like, I can help you start your own 'dysmorphia is all in your head'… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Kevyn, I'm promoting you from Tech Sergeant to Munitions Commander. I want you to take responsibility for all Company weapons. Munitions Commander?… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“How many words are you having trouble with, sir?" "Just the ones that I've highlighted." "I count at least a dozen, and… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Oh, that's great. That way, when things have quieted down, and we come up for air, or money, or re-supply, we'll get… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Technically, you don't pay me. And technically, most of what I do is "think." I...rrr. ummm. And when you get right down… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Are you done briefing the company yet?" "We, um... Haven't gotten through the introductions yet." "Allow me: Time-traveling Kevyn Andreyasn, this is… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Maxim 16: Your name is in the mouth of others: be sure it has teeth. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“You're more mean-spirited than I remember you being." "It's this organic body. Hologram fur wasn't itchy.” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Ow. Stop that. It hurts my brain. Isn't your brain distributed through your entire body? See why I want you to stop… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“That's odd. It looks almost as if Nick is picking a fight with that elephant." "Well, the elephant started it." "That's irrelevant.… — 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
“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
“Maxim 8: Mockery and derision have their place. Usually, it's on the far side of the airlock. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“AAAAIIIE! You're the guy with the things, and the thing that does that thing, and then you did that one thing! Oh,… — 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
“Ennesby, get the Serial Peacemaker to the beach for dustoff." "Dustoff? You're going to run away from three guys?" "No, I'm going… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“Kevyn, Ennesby tells me you are building a time machine. Actually I'm finished. In one afternoon? Wow... Does it work? After a… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“The Tausennigan Ob'enn warlords look like cuddly teddy-bears?" "Yes, they do, and they'd cheerfully exterminate your entire race for making that observation!"… — 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 34: If you're leaving scorch-marks, you need a bigger gun. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“Maxim 24: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from a big gun. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — 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 37: There is no "overkill." There is only "open fire" and "reload." -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“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 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 & Captain Tagon” — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
The spirit of the law is the least of the things we're prepared to violate. — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
