[Prince Charon]

No replies from three days, so I'm posting a new question, since I have one ready this time:

Orions question III

How influencial is the Orion Syndicate, or how influenced is it, in the post-Unification Wars Orion government? This is separate from the corruption number in the previous question, as that number is general, and this is specific to a singe organization.

1. Much like the Orion Union, the Syndicate is a wholely-owned subsidiary of the government of the Orion Free States, though it does have some influence with specific politicians.

2. The Syndicate is not truly controlled by the Orion government, though they do influence each other.

3. The Syndicate and the Orion government are mutually antagonistic.

4. The Syndicate has more influence over the government of the Orion Commercial States than the government has over it.

5. The Syndicate effectively is the Orion government.

6. Something else (please specify).


Please include the number of your preferred option when you vote.

EDIT: The answer is 2, by a tiebreaker vote.