>>23313736
>Maybe this heavily implies that the Federation has super advanced tech up their sleeves

>>23313745
>>23313741
>They must be manufacturing something different at Jaburo now.
Or, the most logical choice, they are utterly bankrupt. Zero resources whatsoever to develop jack shit. They're obligated to sell their old surplus to Side 6 in order to make some money.
This was the episode for them to show up in some form, but nothing. At this stage, it feels like someone doesn't want them to appear.