Re: [FT] New Israel - Re: National Differences (Long)

[Much Snippage]

>> NI does not have a significant sponsored merc force. It does 
hire/loan
>> out some of its resources at times - primarily in the intelligence
>> gathering arm. Mossad spyships are quite popular  (e.g the  Ayin or
>> "Eye" Series).
>
>I can see good reasons for a *mercenary* force. Ever read Not For 
>Glory by Joel Rosenberg? This has a lot to say about a similar 
>situation. There, the planet is not rich and manpower is the only 
>resource. Hence mercenaries are a source of revenue that helps keep 
>the planet alive. As I assume it is lucrative, this may also apply to 
>a New Israel trying to rebuild Old Israel. 

Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!  "Not For Glory", "Emile and the 
Dutchman", and "Hero" are all concerned with the (forgive me for 
mangling the name, it's been a while...) Metzadan mercenary force, and 
make damned good reading.  I recommend them all highly, although they 
are not easy to find these days.

John Crimmins
johncrim@voicenet.com

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