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In such times, of course, in the light of the failures and ineffectuality of an inept civilian administration, it is not unknown for military men, seeing what must be done, simply responding to the imperatives of survival, to take power and attempt to instill the will, the discipline and order without which catastrophe cannot be diverted. - (Mercenaries of Gor, Chapter 21, Sentence #142)

"He is as loyal as the stones of the Central Cylinder itself". "I see," I said. My question had not been prompted, of course, merely by the obvious consideration that the ubar's cloak might seem an attractive prize to a strong, ambitious man, but by the sober understanding that Ar was in a situation of crisis, whether she knew it or not. In such times, of course, in the light of the failures and ineffectuality of an inept civilian administration, it is not unknown for military men, seeing what must be done, simply responding to the imperatives of survival, to take power and attempt to instill the will, the discipline and order without which catastrophe cannot be diverted. "But surely it is not anticipated that the governance of Ar will long remain under a regency," I said. "Marlenus is expected back soon," said the man. "Suppose, however," I suggested, "he does not soon return?" "Then there is another possibility," he said, "an interesting one". - (Mercenaries of Gor)