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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. "
Hogosha ID
"Cannot demand credits or cargo within Kusari house space. No more sitting in front of ore sale points gents.
Can demand contraband and levy fines, destroying ships that refuse to comply and as as specified within house space as specified by house law."
Typo is on wiki - not mine.
These two things – combined with the asking hogosha personally what their deal is – all make them lawful: as far as Kusari are concerned.
Now, if they did what we wanted them to – and starting blowing people up outside kusari. Things might be different. But they don't.