My take on this was that Strephon foresaw a second Long Night and planned
accordingly. This would imply that scattered across formal Imperial
Space there are some really nice goodies! Now Norris was told all of
their locations so this gives him the edge on the RC and any Pocket
Empires out there. This seems to be the only way you can have quatations
from NE 44 that imply that the Imperium is back togather in some way
shape or form.
Also, the big reason the Regency isn't cruising all over the Wilds is the
"RAPE OF TRIN" when a Vampire vessal got through and wrecked havoc...
In Addition, IF you bring your ship into the Regency, you LEAVE it at the
BORDER! It is a true quarentine in that regard.
more later
S Gott