Jack of Harts

When the Socialist Republic of Juneau retired its Life Debt system, many people were In Default, having Run from their Debt. Some had been Collected, and were serving out their sentences via Service to the State. Others were still Running. Juneau made it a public policy to never annul the Debt of a Runner, except through paying that Debt off through Service to the People of Juneau. Administrative costs and the minor infractions against the Social Contract that such outlaws are expected to commit on a daily basis generally make it impossible for most of them to work the Debt off. And Juneau Debt Collectors continue to ply their trade outside the borders of Juneau, bringing in a steady stream of new Collections for Juneau’s Service Industry. This is a pointed example to all citizens of Juneau that Running from a Life Debt is not an option. Not in the past. Not now. Not ever.