im trying to find the best way to describe cordelia's relationship with the republic because its not antagonistic but its not completely civil either. they can heap titles and praise on her but when it becomes evident that they can benefit from either cutting her off or taking credit for her glory, they do. thats also not to mention how even after everything shes done for the galaxy and the republic, shes still dismissed as a pirate or just a basic smuggler for hire who only works for the highest bidder or a common criminal
its like she can only be apart of the republic when its fitting for them and makes them look good but the moment something goes wrong they're quick to blame her. she wants to believe in the greater good but the galactic faction based on the ideal and unity is not selling it to her














