Okay, it's a really simple idea.

All over the galaxy, we're hearing about this problem with the prisons, see? And it's not just rumblings from the inside, but people on the outside are getting a clue that a lot of these morons aren't really as guilty as the courts say they are. And there's an even bigger problem when we're talking about Death Row criminals being seen like this.

So, first thing we do, we offer a few of the more likable criminals an out. Maybe a few of the more malicious ones, too, just to make it look like we're being fair, because hey, a good reality show needs some villains, right? And to help lure in the ultra-conservatives who don't like any criminals at all, we'll throw in a few 'innocent' players as well. Keeps things interesting, y'know?

So, we've got this band of criminals, we've got to make sure we get at least a few of them killed before the season's over or else there's no way the planets are gonna send us any more of them... so we'll rent them out to whoever's got a big enough war chest to suit us. Some good old-fashioned mercenary action ought to suit that for us nicely, and if it's not enough, pitting them against each other will work, too.

And of course we'll be expecting drama, so that leads to merchandise, cults of personality, 24/7 on-demand pay-per-view feeds, all the good stuff that a reality show feeds off of...

Sounds like a hell of a plan, right? (read less)

Okay, it's a really simple idea.

All over the galaxy, we're hearing about this problem with the prisons, see? And it's not just rumblings from the inside, but people on the outside are getting a clue that a lot of these morons aren't really as guilty as the courts say they are. And there's an even bigger problem when we're talking about Death Row criminals being seen like this.

So, first thing we do, we offer a few of the more likable criminals an out. Maybe a few of the more malicious ones,... (read more)