And to add to it, some people might hold a factional citizenship, just to make things easier, without actually identifying as that faction. Although how easy this is depends on the faction. Warsies might be a little easier to be an independent ship operator in than the Trekkies, for instance.
As a more concrete example, Jeph Antilles is, at least on paper, part of at least two factions, although he doesn't necessarily toe the party line with either. His "primary" affiliation, such as it is, is with the Browncoats, but that's in part to make it easier to keep JMC's main headquarters in Serenity Valley, although he also somewhat identifies with the faction itself, although he also has enough pull within the faction (because of JMC's relative importance to the local economy) that he can influence decisions and general policy.
Any additional factions he "belongs" to haven't really been determined yet (only because I like to keep that open for potential story needs).
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"You know how parents tell you everything's going to fine, but you know they're lying to make you feel better? Everything's going to be fine." - The Doctor
As a more concrete example, Jeph Antilles is, at least on paper, part of at least two factions, although he doesn't necessarily toe the party line with either. His "primary" affiliation, such as it is, is with the Browncoats, but that's in part to make it easier to keep JMC's main headquarters in Serenity Valley, although he also somewhat identifies with the faction itself, although he also has enough pull within the faction (because of JMC's relative importance to the local economy) that he can influence decisions and general policy.
Any additional factions he "belongs" to haven't really been determined yet (only because I like to keep that open for potential story needs).
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"You know how parents tell you everything's going to fine, but you know they're lying to make you feel better? Everything's going to be fine." - The Doctor