Howard Tayler

Only cheaters prosper.

— Howard Tayler

“Maxim 34: If you're leaving scorch-marks, you need a bigger gun. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries”

— Howard Tayler

When the messenger arrives and says 'Don't shoot the messenger,' it's a good idea to be prepared to shoot the messenger, just…

— Howard Tayler

“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

“Maxim 36: When the going gets tough, the tough call for close air support. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries”

— Howard Tayler

“Maxim 30: A little trust goes a long way. The less you use, the further you'll go. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally…

— Howard Tayler

“Maxim 24: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from a big gun. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries”

— Howard Tayler

“Maxim 27: Don't be afraid to be the first to resort to violence. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries”

— Howard Tayler

“Maxim 37: There is no "overkill." There is only "open fire" and "reload." -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries”

— Howard Tayler

“Two minutes worth of signal analysis told me all I needed to know. This station "talks" to the dark matter universe about…

— Howard Tayler

“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

The spirit of the law is the least of the things we're prepared to violate.

— Howard Tayler

“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

Maxim 3: An ordnance technician at a dead run outranks everybody. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries

— Howard Tayler

“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,"…

— Howard Tayler

“Does that mean that if we shave all the Ob'enn they'll be nice?”

— Howard Tayler

“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

“I'll leave you two alone. Morality might be contagious.”

— Howard Tayler

“We either need an overwhelming force advantage, or we need more information." "Reinforcements cut into our bounty, remember?" "It's unanimous. We need…

— Howard Tayler

“Maxim 31: Only cheaters prosper. -The Seventy Maxims of Maximally Effective Mercenaries”

— Howard Tayler

“Maxim 28: If the price of collateral damage is high enough, you might be able to get paid for bringing ammunition home…

— Howard Tayler

“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

“Maybe we're just jaded, but your villainy is not particularly impressive." Ennesby, Schlock Mercenary ”

— Howard Tayler

Spy' is such a short ugly word. I prefer 'espionage.' Those extra three syllables really say something.

— Howard Tayler

“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