(In Imperial Sin, the imperium is eventually over run, and halcyons manage a inter-racial council built on their communities, where all species support each others. There is a long time of peace (Beside unhappy mercs, slavers, pirates) until another threat pops up. When that happens, the imperium's the bulk military force to protect.) (Can't expect the bad guys to always be bad guys!)
No weapons fire.
(Can't expect the bad guys to always be bad guys!)