I read about as much as I could and I'm seeing this as another Tau 23 issue. Again, my reason for leaving the IMG but not joining the Colonials.
It seems the IMG is trying to profit from another mining development in the Omega 7 system while giving the CR the duty of guarding and taking fire.
Everything else is just political diplomacy. Saying 'Nice doggie.' Until someone has a bigger stick.
I find myself a bit hypocritical having the Jim Hathor transport the mined ore for profit, but I'll back the Colonials as discreetly as I can. I also have a standing friendship with members of the IMG but find it hard to agree with too many of their decisions.
If my actions toward the CR seems terse or flippant at best, accept my apologies for that. As a Freelancer, I can only uphold what I feel is best for my crew and what may come.
Sometimes, when all you want is to gain your freedom, you must be willing to risk it all.