Faction jurisdiction

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Yes, factions should control their realm of influence. But factions that share a system and are on good terms with one another - such as Tau 37 where IMG and Zoners share - control would be split between them.

And yes, Rogues and others do have influence in several systems. Here are some examples of inner systems:

- Hudson is occupied by Xenos and Rogues
- Bering is occupied by Zoners and Unioners
- Galileo is occupied by Rogues and Hackers
- Cassini is occupied only by Rogue Guard (Rogues non the less)
- Magellan is occupied by Zoners and Hackers
- Cortez is occupied by Rogues and Spa & Cruise

Another question has been raised on this issue that I would like clarified. Are we going to limit faction movement. By this I mean, if I'm a Rogue, are we going to start saying that a Rogue can only go where Rogue NPCs are found in the game? Same for LSF, KNF, RM, Outcast, Order, Zoners, Hackers, Xenos, etc etc etc?

If we're gonna force this on folks, we'll need to ask the question regarding how some factions ended up gaining the ships they fly and the weapons they use. For example, how can a Rogue be enemies of the Order if there are no Order ships in systems you find Rogues? How can Rogues be allied with Mollys if there are no systems you find both of them in? I'm sure some don't like to see a Rogue flying around in the Omicrons or in other house systems, but there are allies of the Rogues in systems outside Liberty space. And there are enemies of Rogues outside Liberty space. And a Rogue being a pirate isn't gonna go to the border of Liberty space and say, "hmm, I must stop following that freighter because he went into Rheinland space." In fact, to get a Rogue Gunboat, you must go into Bretonian space (Newcastle). And to top it off, New York is non-PVP so that's just one less system to have fun in (just happens to be one of the most populated systems at that). So - bottom line - get over seeing my Rogue ships outside Liberty. There's legitimate RP to back it up.

Rant over...