In the interstellar age, a single power could be immensely vast, with no shortage of people. Even if those who fell were the top tier of that power, from the perspective of the other upper echelons, the opportunity to purchase a high-level battleship was extremely worthwhile, even if they exchanged it for some discount, it was considered a great deal.
The Kodis Empire, a large power, didn't necessarily have a top-tier battleship of a sixth-level technological civilization. This wasn't just because such battleships were difficult to buy, but also because they were very expensive and impossible to afford without sufficient funds.
A discount of even one point could represent the profits generated by a family-controlled power over many years, and therefore held significant value.
In comparison, the loss of a handful of personnel was a negligible concern.
