Board Thread:The Last Sovereign Discussion/@comment-27713488-20181103233945/@comment-35006067-20190723201443

For Tak'Kan, even though Simon could assume direct control if he really wanted to (as discussed several times by the characters), it's technically at the same level of independence as New Givini right now, and Grubbak is moving heaven and earth to keep it that way (with his ultimate goal being true independence).