17 Happy Jack Quanteax had reached his lifelong dream of intergalactic fame. Beings from nearly every race knew him, or knew of his establishment. Happy Jack’s was always open and always full of customers. It was known on Station 5, and the Apollo Galaxy, as the best and most complete trade center. From trivial facts to weapons to slaves, if it was needed or wanted, legally or not, it could be found at Happy Jack’s. It was where mercenaries frequented when they needed a contract, and the first place various officers checked for wanted criminals. Several serving girls filled food and drink orders, and if a patron desired something beyond a libation, there were females, and males, of many races, that were available in back rooms and upstairs. There were three chambers that held legal gamin

