[quote=@Dog]
How loose is Republic control in the Lower Ring? If its extremely weak then I have ideas. 
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It's weak in so far as control is established mostly, only, through the RSF. There is fear of Republic punishment for falling out of line and that is what is ultimately keeping people complacent. Of course given how corrupt the Lower Ring is and how undermanned the RSF are, they typically won't interfere violently or in force with something that isn't Bender related. It becomes very problematic, however, for any criminal or civil unrest elements when the full force of the RSF is brought to bear. They can quickly subdue any threats within the walls and if things get out of hand for any reason, this is typically what happens. Beyond that, the bare minimum is used to keep the population happy. It wouldn't take too much for a man to rally others to his cause. It may not last long though.

There's also enough corruption thread through each of the rings that if someone higher up wants things moved or shut down in the Lower Ring, it can happen.[/color]