ED is my first step into this larger world, I'm not familiar with the happenings of previous games and fiction. I had heard/read somewhere that the Alliance was formed out of necessity to protect independent systems caught between the machinations of the Federation and the Empire, an alliance of the little guys. I realise this might be a gross oversimplification however or even simply not correct.
In my general uninformed estimation, the vast bulk of Alliance systems seem to sit on top of Fed territory whereas the Empire sits below it. Again, I acknowledge I may be ignorant and incorrect. If this is true however, I'm wondering what if any issues the Alliance might have with the Empire and vice versa? What with their interests so far apart. If there are no issues, are these two powers cordial, cool or disinterested? Is there any conflict of interest a highly placed/regarded CMDR would have with the other power or could they serve both equally?
In my general uninformed estimation, the vast bulk of Alliance systems seem to sit on top of Fed territory whereas the Empire sits below it. Again, I acknowledge I may be ignorant and incorrect. If this is true however, I'm wondering what if any issues the Alliance might have with the Empire and vice versa? What with their interests so far apart. If there are no issues, are these two powers cordial, cool or disinterested? Is there any conflict of interest a highly placed/regarded CMDR would have with the other power or could they serve both equally?
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