XA- Xeno Alliance

[Evo]

Something also worth noting (Most recent developments are obviously not included, as we have not been official for them, speaking of the Order trade agreement, further agreements with Corsairs like exclusivity for TBH and cardamine stuff) is that Xenos now have an actual solid source of income in the way of the artifact trade and have had it for some time. We aren't simply reliant on what we yoink and sell on zoner bases nor are we entirely reliant on USI funding and support. Unfortunately, our plans for mining were basically retconned with the removal of our guard system. Come to think of it, Order relations were readily accepted by development when talk of a different ship was brought up so probably factor that in.

Rogues/LH both have smuggling/piracy, we simply have smuggling with kemwer munitions and artifacts. So yes, we are not going to be getting anything crazy like our own gunboat or cruiser as things stand. However, Xenos do have notable revenue streams now that would justify at the very least a fighter I feel. This is not a Xeno Battleship that's completely unobtainable.

Regarding enemies, yes pretty much everything shoots us. There is one minor thing that tends to be overlooked, though. Navy will overlook Xenos in a few circumstances and have for quite some time. Can't tell you how many times I've informally allied with the LN over the years to shoot up rogues, LH, OCs, RM, etc and had them look the other way. Can't tell you how many times I've gone to hunt some pirates on my Xeno and had officials and indies alike leave me alone after I communicate that. Other lawfuls are a different story but, historically, LN is usually quite happy to leave Xenos alone if given a good reason. Other unlawfuls certainly can't say they've been left alone by the might of the Liberty navy on a frequent basis.

Now of course you may say that is simply in-game but I would challenge that with a question. Would you prefer to let someone else throw themselves into a fight and possibly die, or kill them and then the others they were going to fight as well? Xenos have always been used reluctantly as attack dogs and there's some begrudged respect on both sides as a result.

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