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Even once you show as 'allied' to the Federation/Empire/etc and subsequently all of the minor factions associated with them you aren't REALLY allied status with all of the minor factions. If you go to a system with minor factions you've personally never dealt with before and start doing missions for them you will notice that you get an influence bar that goes up. This is getting you influence with that faction as well as with the major faction. It only shows them as allied because they are part of that major faction and that major faction has recognized you as an ally... I know it can be confusing but it makes a certain kind of sense. There should be a secondary influence bar for minor factions that shows your progression with their specific faction rather than just say 'okay the empire loves you so we don't have a choice.'