I have seen many threads dealing with the Zhodani either manipulating or
absorbing the Regency.
Now my opinion on the whole situation stems from the data in the Rebellion
sourcebook explaing Zhodani motivations. From that data I feel that if
anything, the Zhodani are more than happy to have a small, stable government
like the Regency on the borders. As long as the Regency does not attempt any
expansion in the direction of Zhodani territory, the Zhodani will leave the
Regency alone.
Some quotes to further my belief:
from p66 of the Rebellion sourcebook;
The Zhodani are not expansionist nor are they Imperialistic. They long ago
reached the practical size limit for their empire, and they are satisfied with
their territory.
To paraphrase some info... The frontier wars were fought to keep the Imperium
out of Zhodani terrirory.
Another quote from p66
Nothing is more acceptable for the Zhodani than to have many small human
governments on its borders; each is large enough to be stable, yet small
enough to pose no threat.
Of course very little info has been released about the Regency and the Zhodani
in the New Era except for the fact that they exist. From the rebellion info,
I would guess that if anything, the Zhos would aid the Regency against the
Virus while also conducting undercover operations to ensure that the Regency
stays small enough to not be a threat. As for the Zhos conquoring the Regency
in some way; I don't think so.
John Bucsek
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