Most of the Hogosha representatives in the Kusari government are now enjoying their time in jail, awaiting trial. The influence of Hogosha in the government has reduced considerably, although Samura, and sometimes even Kishiro, does address the organization to sort out the problems generated by some of the less legal forms of business in Kusari. Meanwhile, the Hogosha are still considerably involved in the artifact trade, and the fact that the Sigma sector has became safer than before has been very good for their business.
In addition to that, Gallic institutions and researchers have shown great interest in purchasing a wide array of alien artifacts, since very few of those ever reached Gallia before. Artifact prices in the Core Words of Gallia are quite high, and the fact that Kusari traders are now allowed to trade with Gallia makes it much easier for Hogosha to smuggle goods into the House, where the artifact trade has not been explicitly declared illegal yet. It is rumored that the Hogosha were contacted by the Unione Corse representing some shady powers in the Gallic government that are particularly interested in gaining access to Nomad artifacts. The presence of Junkers in Gallia doesnt make things easier, but a direct artifact route from Kusari to Gallia could be an extremely profitable enterprise for the faction.
No....just no....in what way does this make sense? 2 different mafias working together!? I do not approve!...And I'm in BDS, and LaBrise!...And we dont approve either!
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