[quote=Xaxl]
It strikes me that theoretically the IoM territory could be a bit more acceptable if everyone else boosted how much territory *they* cover. Having a more cramped map where people actually share borders might be more interesting than all being isolated with lots of empty space; I just didn't want to make myself too big when I claimed my territory and I suspect I might have set the bar for what was "reasonable".
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everyone else's territory seemed ridiculously small, and having a small territory myself would compromise the 'implacable militaristic horde that has burned a thousand worlds' imagery I had in mind. That said I personally don't care how big everyone else is.