The population effect of the Mezari and Sheredyn feels bland and could use some rework.

They are basically just reskinned Hissho (Sheredyn) and reskinned Sophons (Mezari).


I think that further distancing from the named populations wouldn't be too bad and give them unique personalities. Because so far it isn't gratifying to change the population and the only really satisfying thing is the change of looks of Zelevas.


Also the the Influence bonus from UE population feels stronger than what you get from changing the population type. Either make the bonuses worthwhile in the first place or retain the +1 influence and then slap on a conditional bonus pertaining to the choice made in the quest. Be it mannpower bonus (maybe instead of Mannpower capacity change it to Mannpower generation), science and secondly, make it interesting to stay UE.