When Will the RICE Paper for {insert chosen topic here} Be Available?
In order to get the highest quality reports from the field, we have chosen not to require that a particular topic be done at a particular time. We do record requests, and, when demand warrants, add requested topics to a list of the “Ten Most Desired Topics” distributed to all RICE Liason Offices. As field researchers choose to research one of these topics, they are removed from this list. However, we do not require that a researcher choose a topic from this list, and in fact, many of our researchers will deliberately avoid any topic on the list, preferring to search out that one particular undiscovered gem that is well outside normal expectations. We believe, as indicated, that we will get better reports from this policy, and that this will better serve those who are looking for surprising and interesting insights into the culture of the Imperium and its member planets. If you wish to see a RICE Paper on a particular topic, you may request that it be put on the Desired Topics list by s
