Thread:Charles Murray/@comment-24492318-20160314223529/@comment-25309944-20160315012704

Sounds like a good plan! You might want to talk to Dromlexer as well since he has a strong presence in Exterioris, and considers his Nomatari Sovereignty to be a power in the area. France itself doesn't have territory or expansive interests in Exterioris at the moment, but there is definitely the possibility for it to begin projecting power out there. If there is bilateral trade to be had with your factions, then the the Commonwealth of French Andromeda (a sovereign member of the French Empire) would definitely be interested in the region.

As for your organization's claim to governing Exterioris, I encourage you to go down this route (it's an interesting choice), but it's important to be aware that it will run up against the claim of the Pan-Andromedan Ecumene to govern the whole galaxy. I know some (Ehem...) who would find any form of challenge to the PAE's jurisdictional authority highly dangerous, posing enough of a threat to be dealt with through the use of force. France, given its veto on the Highlord Council, would never let that happen, but the threat of backlash does exist. This provides a good reason for the overarching imperial administration of the French Empire to get involved with your organization, helping it gain legitimacy by mediating agreements with the PAE whereby some form of mutual recognition can happen.

It's a bit early in the process, but I'd like to give you an idea of what I can contribute ^.^ So far, French Andromeda can act as an important trading partner and strategic ally, and could possibly channel influence through you in the region. If you play your cards right, they might join your organization as a founding member. The French Empire could also step in to help your organization get recognition as a legitimate actor in exterioris. How does this sound?