Mercenary

Mercenary, a science fiction novel by Mack Reynolds written in the late 20th century, follows Joseph Mauser, an experienced mercenary who joins the Vacuum Tube Transport corporation amid a conflict with rival Continental Hovercraft. As he navigates the recruitment process, Mauser reflects on the quality of his fellow recruits and the leadership of Baron Malcolm Haer, revealing themes of social caste and the absurdities of militarized disputes. The novel explores the complexities of personal motivations within a corrupt corporate landscape.