Storm Between the Stars Quotes

“Ah. I haven’t explained the excess profits tax.” Saying the words put a sour expression on Vychan’s face. “No. But it does sound important.” “Normal tax rates apply on profits after expenses up to ten percent over what the Censorate thinks the goods are worth. Anything over that is taxed on a sliding scale. An open ended auction would cost you your ship if the bidding got high enough.”
― Karl K. Gallagher, Storm Between the Stars

“didn’t bother Roger at all. He brought Azure Tarn down gently as a first kiss”
― Karl K. Gallagher, Storm Between the Stars