[member="Break"] | [member="Darth Ansem"]
Both of your suggestions for where the planet that should be used as our base should be are both valid, but flawed at the same time if looked at with an IC perspective. If you'll allow me to express my opinion, I'll explain what I mean.
Say the planet we choose is near to OS space. The advantages of this is that we would be near allies if ever attacked, we would not be separated from out 'parent' Faction and we may settle on a planet which the OS will then invade and capture which would give even more protection (and even lead to an interesting story if we establish our presence on the planet before hand). However, there are disadvantages (again, from an IC POV). The Assassins are meant to be secret, staying in the shadows, and being close to our 'parent' faction does not truly accomplish this fact. Nor would it (again, IC) allow the Assassins to act as they truly are, an independent body loyal to the OS.
On the other hand, is we settle on a planet in the Outer Rim, we will be separated from our allies and risk having enemies seal of the path towards them. We would also be deprived of (IC) protection. However, the Assassins would be based off of a location that none would look towards, giving animosity and the distance would allow the Assassins to act as an independent body.
Both options are valid and one that could be pursued. But then, so are others. I believe that at one point the argument for the Assassins to be based in a hollowed out asteroid was made and it too had advantages and disadvantages.
For me, in my opinion (and this is all been writing from my opinion, please don't take anything I say personally), the best option would be for Assassins to have bases scattered across the Galaxy, both within and outside OS space, but we'll have to start somewhere after all. If we wish to settle this issue, we'll all need to sit down with cool heads and discuss this calmly, considering IC ramifications from our choices and not let OOC issues or ideas lead us.
In conclusion, settling within/near OS space and within the Outer Rim both have advantages and disadvantages and it may be a good idea to explore both in the future. However, until then, we'll need to sit down and discuss this calmly and rationally.
(To put forward my opinion on the 'for now', I think we should choose a planet near or in OS space and branch out from there. But I can be swayed if a good enough argument is made.)