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[@Polybius] Thinking about it, how far does the Sin Stars' influence extend? Like say, do they have a hand in the underworlds and such of most of the major factions? 
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That's up to everyone else. I don't want to pre-suppose anything. I am imagining the sinstar as a second rate power with hands in many pots and the potential for expanding influence.