Gaians and Corsairs

[pipboy]

As it is currently, the ties are partially linked through mutual allies. Note that all four of these are allied with each other, but this will kind of show the chain that connects them.

Corsairs -> Hogosha
Hogosha -> Farmer's Alliance
Farmer's Alliance -> Gaians

Remember that just because the are "allies" doesn't mean that everyone knows they are. And not all alliances are of the same strength. For example, currently the Hogosha have a much stronger tie to the Corsairs than the FA does. Both are allies of the sairs, but in different ways. The Hogosha tie to the Corsairs is much more open and obvious thanks to the artifact trade, but your average Kusari citizen may not know anything about the Farmer's Alliance being friends of the Corsairs.

While the Gaians, Corsairs, and their allies know about their dealings together, many factions wouldn't have a clue about it.

Their original alliance was most likely formed by a mutual enemy, Bretonia. The Gaians are Bretonian but they are more often then not hunted by Bretonian authorities as they are largely viewed as terrorists. In these situations you could see how the Gaians and Corsairs could end up fighting side by side against the Bretonian Armed Forces as the Corsairs are constantly pirating in that area. One thing leads to another, and you have an alliance.

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