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The Connection Between Blackwater and Video Game Training Centers
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36:52 - 40:25 (03:33)

In this conversation, the hosts delve into the history of Blackwater and its founder Erik Prince, discussing his notable connections and the controversy surrounding his company. They also explore the connection between Blackwater and video game training centers, raising concerns about the potential implications of such technology in real-world warfare.

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Reviews for the Blackwater game have been negative, with critics noting that it employs nothing but bad ideas and presents Blackwater employees as a group of selfless individuals who don't harm civilians, even though there are none in the game.
36:52 - 37:47 (00:55)
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Blackwater
Summary

Reviews for the Blackwater game have been negative, with critics noting that it employs nothing but bad ideas and presents Blackwater employees as a group of selfless individuals who don't harm civilians, even though there are none in the game.

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The Connection Between Blackwater and Video Game Training Centers
Episode
Part One: Erik Prince: The Rich Kid Who Bought An Army
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Eric Brentz, the founder of Blackwater, sold the company and moved to Dubai where he created an 800-man foreign fighting force, paid for by the Emirati police to suppress internal revolts which are common due to the slave labor from Southeast Asia.
37:47 - 38:45 (00:57)
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Private Army
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Eric Brentz, the founder of Blackwater, sold the company and moved to Dubai where he created an 800-man foreign fighting force, paid for by the Emirati police to suppress internal revolts which are common due to the slave labor from Southeast Asia.

Chapter
The Connection Between Blackwater and Video Game Training Centers
Episode
Part One: Erik Prince: The Rich Kid Who Bought An Army
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Eric Brentz, former part-owner of training company RS2, was connected to Blackwater's illegal training operations resulting in a $42 million fine for training Jordanian troops.
38:45 - 40:25 (01:40)
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Eric Brentz, Blackwater, illegal training
Summary

Eric Brentz, former part-owner of training company RS2, was connected to Blackwater's illegal training operations resulting in a $42 million fine for training Jordanian troops. This pattern of illegal training is demonstrated throughout Brentz's history in charge.

Chapter
The Connection Between Blackwater and Video Game Training Centers
Episode
Part One: Erik Prince: The Rich Kid Who Bought An Army
Podcast
Behind the Bastards