Mercenary

Mercenaries are common in fringe worlds like Venus and the Jovian moons where they are hired for defense or attack purposes.

Career

Qualifications

Military or gang background is required for this line of work.

Payment & Reimbursement

Generally paid with Imperial credits.

Perception

Purpose

Private military need.

Social Status

They are viewed with contempt by most of humanity, but it is one of the easiest ways for disenfranchised people in the Empire to attain wealth.

Demographics

Most mercenaries are of Venusian decent or from other colonies.

Operations

Workplace

Common work can be found on colonial worlds or spacecrafts.

Dangers & Hazards

Death is common in this line of work.

Type

Military

Demand

There is a high demand after the Second Nationalist Civil War as many worlds are in turmoil.

Legality

This occupation is outlawed by the Empire, but there is still a market and means to do this type of work.