The Lost Horizon Corporation, usually abbreviated the LHC, is a massive organization that operates throughout the Pact Worlds.  Headquartered on Absalom Station, to most they are probably best known for their line of consumer goods.  To others, especially those who have ventured into space, they are known as a major power in starship construction and deep space exploration.<br/><br/>The recruitment advertisement had been put out through a dozen different channels.  The LHC was looking for freelancers, people willing to risk their lives for wealth and fame.  The payment was a share, 15% of the total value of any recovered goods, divided equally among the team.  The LHC would provide a ship, information, and support.<br/><br/>The recruiter had proven to be nothing but a floating mechanical ball with a screen on the front displaying a rendered eyeball and soundwave.<br/><br/>“You can make it big.”  The recruiter promised.  “We have numerous opportunities and not enough employees.”  The voice was human-ish, but too flat, too monotone to have ever come from a living person.  “We even have a few special opportunities, for those who want a bit more.”