The Houses continued to practice their business in secret, until the fall of Star Union created a new opportunity for the survivors.

Some submitted and were rewarded with hereditary positions, while others didn't and fled to the Outworlds. After power became consolidated in the era of the Imperial Star Union, territories held by the Houses had to submit the Union control or face annihilation.

The Houses developed their own feudal societies and waged bloody wars among themselves. The Houses controlled entire star clusters, commanded private armies, and monopolized trade of exotic resources, including Kir'Ko slaves. The Syndicate is a reformation of the trading enterprises that spearheaded the discovery and exploitation of the universe in the early days of the Star Union. With the Star Union gone, they see a universe of opportunity. The Syndicate are a group of ruthless trading Houses from the Empire. Excellent stealth capabilities and covert operations.Indentured slave units morale penalties.This article has been verified for the current version (1.4) of the game.

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