Things to See, Places to Go (12)

Originally published at: Things to See, Places to Go (12) | The Associated Worlds

“Planetary law on Harúnet (Promegi Matrix) states that anything (or more accurately, any rights to anything) can be gambled there, and that all bets must be paid off, and all markers exchanged, before leaving planetary jurisdiction.

“Conveniently, a number of orbital habitats in Harúnet’s libration point specialize in providing asylum, at extortionate rates, to those whose legislatures of domicile frown on either winning or losing unmentionable favors, illegal goods and services, state secrets, sovereignty, organs, memories, identities, indentures, lives, relationships, dependents, major local landmarks or cultural treasures, and/or inhabited planets.

“This guide strongly recommends not indulging in the complimentary drinks.”

– Around the Worlds on ¤1,000 per Sol