Despite the existence of several popular political ideologies, financial concerns are the primary driving force among mankind. Marcus view any economic concerns as an extension of his pragmatic mindset, not as an inherent love for money.
Not so long ago, at Curfew bar: It is one of life's more embarrassing ironies that the owner of a multi-million isk starship didn't actually have any spare cash. Marcus raised his beer bottle ruefully to his two crew-members sitting at the table with him. "Cheers."
"Come now, Captain, the ship is combat-capable; are you telling me you have never killed people?" "We've fought. But only against other ships." "Don't try and claim the moral high ground, Captain. War is war, no matter how it is fought."