Pai Ling said:
Appearance and power are the only things that matter in this Galaxy.
Ragnar Wulfe said:
Power I agree with, Appearance being coupled with that however...
wat, you think i bleach my buggy hide and seed rumors of feats of ability that are otherwise out and out lies for my health ?
skill and power is one thing, but it also doesnt amount to much unless you look the part as well. A triad if you will; skill, power, and apperance. 2-thirds of it is relevant, the other third is because unless you look the part, some hard-headded bootlicker is gonna get a streak of ambition, and try to take it all away from you.
most civilians have little to nothing of actual value, because they respond to this image factor, but in turn are often unable to use it.... thus, they are doomed for an ignominious existence of mediocrity, from cradle to grave, for each generation.