Re: Comunication & travel

Tim spake thusly upon matters weighty: 
> Private worlds.  These are worlds in which a private group has for
their
> own reasons gotten a UN license.  Although technically under the
control
> of the sector goernor, they will be all kinds or worlds.  Some will
> provide their own defense, some will invite (or will have despite
their
> desires) a regular military garrison and some will hire mercenaries.
> 4. Independant ventures.  These are worlds which are mostly on or
beyond
> the fringe the human space.  They were formed by groups fleeing the
> central govenments (or who got lost).  The only control ther governor
> will have over these worlds is the force his will or his military.

An interesting pair of books Hero and Not For Glory, by Joel 
Rosenberg, revolved around Metzada (sp?) - the new Israeli colony in 
space after they were booted off Earth. They had few resources so 
rented out their human resource as mercenaries - some of the best in 
known space. A tough planet to take, since it was the base of the 
largest single mercenary force in space.... but they had to watch who
they alienated because they were dependent on outside sources
for so much stuff.

Interesting campaign background Tim. 

Tom.  
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