Literature 2003. Written by Max Barry.
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1Nike MercurysApparelFootwear

Nike Mercurys
High-end sneakers that are about to go on sale. Hack Nike, a low-level Nike employee, is contacted by Vice President of Guerrilla Marketing John Nike for a new marketing campaign. The Nike Mercurys, and John wants to increase "street cred" for the sneakers by having Hack kill people who try to buy them. Hack is bound by his contract to obey, but he can't bring himself to commit murder personally. He subcontracts to the police, a mercenary organization that will murder for the right price, and begins a series of business transactions that could cause Nike serious legal trouble if it gets out.

2The PoliceServicesAssassins and Mercenaries

The Police
Mercenary organization that will murder for the right price. Hack Nike, a low-level Nike employee, is contacted by Vice President of Guerrilla Marketing John Nike for a new marketing campaign. The Nike Mercurys, high-end sneakers, are about to go on sale, and John wants to increase "street cred" for the sneakers by having Hack kill people who try to buy them. Hack is bound by his contract to obey, but he can't bring himself to commit murder personally. He subcontracts to the Police, and begins a series of business transactions that could cause Nike serious legal trouble if it gets out.

3Team AdvantageCompaniesCompanies-misc

Team Advantage
The police are privatized, and the NRA has taken over the military's role as a private military force. Major corporations are divided into two massive customer loyalty programs, divided between US Alliance and Team Advantage.

4US AllianceCompaniesCompanies-misc

US Alliance
The police are privatized, and the NRA has taken over the military's role as a private military force. Major corporations are divided into two massive customer loyalty programs, divided between US Alliance and Team Advantage.


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