[quote=@vancexentan]
If we get anymore mercs you may want to cut back on that. We have a bit too many for a republic oriented rp in my opinion.
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I think it could make sense from a roleplaying viewpoint if the Republic treated this more of a black-ops sort of deal, operating outside bounds of normal law. Because, obviously, you can't send an army to break up an underground crime syndicate. Better to fight fire with fire, so to speak.