People Don't Have
Bounties, Only Acquisitions Have Bounties. This
single, cardinal rule, more than any other, defines the way in which bounty hunters
approach their chosen profession. It reflects the idea that sapient beings, to some
degree, must be accorded respect. If, however, an individual has a bounty placed on them,
he or she ceases to be an individual with rights. No longer a member of the galactic
community, the "acquisition" becomes fair game. Tears should never be shed over
the fate of someone that is, after all, only an "acquisition."
Capture By Design, Kill By Necessity.
In keeping with the loosely defined hunter code of ethics,
killing is sometimes necessary. That's business, pure and simple. However, unnecessary
killing is still murder. The hunter, unless otherwise directed by those leveling the
bounty, must attempt to deliver the acquisition alive. Often, those leveling the bounty
have a vested interest in a live target -- and the target might be better off getting
killed by the hunter.
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