Lore Discussion in regards to the Hogosha

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Hogosha

Most of the Hogosha representatives in the Kusari government are now enjoying their time in jail, awaiting trial. The influence of Hogosha in the government has reduced considerably, although Samura, and sometimes even Kishiro, does address the organization to sort out the problems generated by some of the less legal forms of business in Kusari. Meanwhile, the Hogosha are still considerably involved in the artifact trade, and the fact that the Sigma sector has became safer than before has been very good for their business.

In addition to that, Gallic institutions and researchers have shown great interest in purchasing a wide array of alien artifacts, since very few of those ever reached Gallia before. Artifact prices in the Core Words of Gallia are quite high, and the fact that Kusari traders are now allowed to trade with Gallia makes it much easier for Hogosha to smuggle goods into the House, where the artifact trade has not been explicitly declared illegal '€“ yet. It is rumored that the Hogosha were contacted by the Unione Corse representing some shady powers in the Gallic government that are particularly interested in gaining access to Nomad artifacts. The presence of Junkers in Gallia doesn'€™t make things easier, but a direct artifact route from Kusari to Gallia could be an extremely profitable enterprise for the faction.

This is Igiss' writeup for the Hogosha in his 4.86 Kusari lore release.

At issue here is; The Hogosha are now far more vulnerable to the state police and government than they were before, no longer able to just pander to Samura in return for its protection.

This brings an issue as to their operations in Okinawa. As Kishiro is present there and the lore has the Hogosha attacking Kishiro in that system to damage their projects there. But with Kishiro taking over the government attacking Kishiro openly in that manner would be counter-productive to the Hogosha if they wish to retain a semi-unlawful status and focus on the black market and not piracy.

So what I am asking is; What direction do people think Hogosha should be going in Kusari in general, and Okinawa specifically. Okinawa's lore in regards to the Hogosha can stay as it is, Hogosha trying to hamper both Kishiro and GMG's operations there, or it can be changed depending on how people view the Hogosha operating in 4.86.

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