The Order feedback

[Lythrilux]

Why is Order neutral to Outcasts?

Whilst I can see valid reasons for Outcasts pursuing neutral diplomacy with any group (although I don't think it's wise for gameplay, there are certainly roleplay benefits) because it's one less group getting in the way of the Orange Dream (then again, couldn't Akabat been seen as a prime candidate for Cardamine seeding?), I cannot fathom why Order would pursue neutrality with Outcasts. The only explanation I can think of would be that the difference in power is so great that the Order can't deal with hostile Outcasts on the Epsilon border. Even then, even if they're outmatched the Order doesn't seem like the kind of organisation that would roll over and let their enemies walk over them.

The Outcasts are Slavers, peddle Cardamine which by many is considered a dangerous substance (perhaps going as far as to treat it as a threat to humanity), a contingent of them worship the Nomads as spirits, they pillage and kill as they expand out from Alpha resulting in the loss of lots of life... etc etc. The contrast between that and what the Order believes in is so sharp you could cut yourself on it.

I recall reading comms and roleplay where Outcasts were frequently referred to as degenerates, Nomad puppets, sub-human scum and utterly evil by the Order. What caused this sudden 180 degree turn in diplomacy? You guys are also shutting yourselves off from a source of PvP/activity, the increased proximity of Mu to Alpha creates a potential highway for shooty.

EDIT: Thanks for clearing that up Erato.

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