The size of the promised paycheck is inversely proportional to the likelihood of surviving to collect it. — 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
“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 Image
Maxim 3: An ordnance technician at a dead run outranks everybody. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
“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 Image
