Thread:Zillafire101/@comment-5496489-20151027142437/@comment-25309944-20151226093307

The NS could set up colonies in Mirus (a la GCOB if necessary), and participate in the politics surrounding the Covenant of Mirus? If they have interests grounded in Mirus by a colony or several, they might see the need to safeguard those interests through engagement with a body which promises to be the next galactic government.

Additionally, that colony could get involved militarily against the Imperium of War out of self-interest. Given that the IoW has no regard for borders or peace as an institution, it would have a serious stake in making sure that it doesn't overpower its Xonexian allies.