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Originally posted by U.E. Admiral:
Eugene Chin, the Confederation is supposed to be ruled by a senate, but it is really just a curtain. From behind this curtain is the real ruling body. However, that's just my theory.;)
If they're just a curtain, why pay money to have them eliminated?
(As to the Proton Turret question... The only places with both outfitters and sufficient technology to sell them are Earth/Stardock Alpha, Evildrome, and Akio a.k.a. the "Giant Turtle Will Deliver Us From Evil" Planet. Since Rebel Capital Ships use Proton Turrets, it seems a logistical problem. The Rebellion could have them delivered to the shipyards where they're needed, but that would set up long, vulnerable supply lines. Or maybe they're just rippin' em off of dead Confederate ships. Ah, just ignore me, I'm rambling... again...)
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... Of course, I could be wrong...