By the way, I for one like the shift in focus that started on page 181; directed more on the lore and characters in the book(s). I don't know, I suddenly got a feeling that questioning the motives of Kahina/Salomé and how that might tie in
with Imperial/Federal/Allied interests might actually be the right angle to solving this, or at least trigger a new hint. It's just a gut feeling, but something tells me Drew might want us to look more in that direction.
Then you'll probably enjoy this...
Kahina/Salome and Duality
Duality is a common theme in Greek (and other) mythology. For example, Persephone is both goddess of the Underworld (death) and Spring (rebirth and vitality) - two diametrically opposed concepts.
It is possible to read Reclamation as Kahina's transition from the haughty, aloof daughter of an Imperial Senator to a more compassionate and inclusive personality, in the form of Salome. As Kahina resurfaces from Salome's lost memories, her personality changes and she becomes more demanding and domineering, but ultimately reverts back to Salome.
Subsequent to the book, it seems that these two sides of Kahina/Salome are still struggling to find an equilibrium or coherent personality.
Who is to say which one will ultimately become dominant, or whether a balance will be struck between the two?
In the meantime, do not forget that Salome is still, ultimately, an Imperial Senator, with the arrogance and sense of entitlement which was instilled into her from birth.
This is manifest in the address to the Children of Raxxla, which, whilst delivered under the name Salome, is a much more 'political' statement, almost a call-to-arms - something much more in keeping with the attitude of an Imperial Senator seeking to establish a power base, than with a starship pilot looking for adventure.
It's worth considering that 'Salome the rebel' has much more appeal to the those of us seeking to uncover a mystery that the authorities wish to keep secret than 'Kahina the Senator' would ever have - it's a very convenient disguise for someone interested in taking power for themselves...
So ask yourselves this:
Are you here to solve the mystery, or to help Salome find it?