Of course, for all we know, and probably relatively likely, improving the local economy could very well help set the stage for it to blow up in rebellion anyway. But at least it won't ratchet up paranoia among the local leaders that benefit from the current order like arming and training them would.
Which, overall, is likely gonna be a consistent headache for us. So many ways for actions to have knock-on effects. Though, another factor, having an economy that relies on conflict isn't exactly good when there isn't much conflict around, even if we have merc groups everywhere due to them being the general answer whenever the Republic needs anything above what their navy of cops can handle, which is too often.
