Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-24108228-20140626200655/@comment-24108228-20140627072750

The spire rebel is hostile to those who they think is a threat (empire, fully armed Unobtanium rebels), but if you approach with no armour, with the empire yelling "Where is that guy we just caught?" they should take you in. They're scared for their own life as a first priority, but they understand the concept of "I help you, you help me." The empire also has no intentions of attacking them, unless the spire dweller attacks them first (which they wont). Bit like the Cold War.

At the point where you can run or stay, anyone who may want to or is able to stop you is occupied. Everyone else is watching the chase. It would take a good ten minutes before they notice your absence.