Simply put, if the shortest distance between two universes was a path crossing 3 universes, then the value of the Golden Formula would be multiplied by 4. Like this, Clans were forced to 'conquer' universes closest to them before approaching other universes. This gave those of the Federation ample time to focus on protecting their own territories before thinking of expanding.
Once one gets into the complexities of such things, it became very obvious why the meetings would continue for so long. In fact, the second task was even more complex.
After setting the point calculation as a foundation, the Laws of the Federation had to be set.
What were the violations? What would happen if a Clan or Sect refused to give up territory bought with points by another Clan or Sect? In the case they needed to go to war with this Clan or Sect, who would send warriors? How many needed to send warriors? How would they decide who and how many?
