1. The Evolution of Bounty: From Samurai Vengeance to Frontier Rewards
Bounty, as a concept, emerged from the need for structured retribution in societies lacking centralized legal systems. Historically, retributive compensation served not only as justice but as a means to uphold social order. In feudal Japan, the samurai were the enforcers of this system, wielding both martial skill and moral authority to deliver punishments binding on honor. Their role was not merely punitive—they embodied a code where retribution was inseparable from restoring balance and respect.


