The conclusion of Operation Night Jazz and the introduction of the Hyper Generation still generated massive shockwaves throughout human and alien society.
Ves corresponded with a lot of people from different parts of society. His expansive network provided him with many advantages as he was able to solicit many different opinions.
Although his contacts in the middle parts of human society were plentiful, he did not have a sufficient amount of contacts in the upper parts.
He had years to build up his network in various second-class states such as the Hex Federation and the Colonial Federation of Davute. His penetration of first-class society was much less comprehensive.
Ves tried to compensate for this shortcoming as much as possible. One of the main reasons why he chose to settle in New Constantinople VIII for a time was because he wanted to foster deeper contacts with the Terrans.