On 23Jan2018 2107, Caleuche wrote:
> Taking a look at the systems broken down by Allegiance:
> https://i.imgur.com/9rwo92c.png
> - white circles represent >= TL15 and yellow circles represent
> population >= 5*10^10 - it appeared that there is no Zhodani TL15 world,
> and there's not, at least in the official data. Has that always been
> that way? Is it intentional?
>
> Also, if you look at the power of an empire as a combination of
> population and tech level, it seems like the third imperium should be
> far more powerful than anyone else.

While it is correct that the 3I has reached TL15 and none of the
surrounding states have to any great degree (except possibly the
Hivers), astrographically the 3I will have a problem applying that
superiority to a war with the Zhodani - the Hi-pop TL15 centres are on
the other side of the Corridor. Also, TL15 isn't that much better than TL14.

Besides, frankly the 3I is shit at waging war.

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