Indeed, they're meant to be the lowest of the low, poor souls that have been infested. Hence why its techcell should be closer to the Freelancer, even if it is not fully like it. Adding criminal things and that black market stuff from Rheinland would make a lot of sense too.
I completely agree. This overhaul of the ID's description would fit in like a glove. And the ZoI too, is also a complete mess, I suggest it should also be looked into, perhaps as you put it, add the entirety of the Independent Worlds.