Because of spacial geography the Clone Star Empire has consisted of 3 concentrations of territory (centered around Cloneworld, Austini 55 and Calantratia) with large areas of unclaimed space in between, mainly because this space is empty except for lifeless rocks and worthless dead stars, like Walsall.
However the Clones, in a joint announcement by Captain Clone and Benito Clone (who seem to have improved their relations) on Paragon where they have been holding talks, will now claim these areas of space which means the HCS will consist of a vast area of continuous space. Much of it will be empty and the HCS will not increase patrols to protect their new territory but it is a sign of the new confidence and aggression of the HCS.
Someone notable from his absense at the conference was The Friar who though nominally an equal partner is now, in reality, completely shut out of command and has little real power or forces left. Captain Clone also announced the unfreezing of Church Of Oojok assets and would allow limited preaching on Cloneworld under strict licensing.
