05-12-2011, 07:40 AM
Quite a perceptive point! Although i'm not sure about billions, the number of persons in the Empire, i suspect, goes asymptotically to 1. Recall the mention of the very top entity. Also it was mentioned the companion was in Orion. Beyond a certain point, they leave. Maybe millions. Your point is valid nonetheless.
Something else to consider is that this planet falls under his region of control.
Something else to consider is that this planet falls under his region of control.