Exlor
If they rely on the mechers for distribution and put the MSTS in the RA's product catalog, their monopoly won't yield the benefits they're dreaming of!! They said it themselves, going that route would cost them control. Well without that control, they can forget about gaining any power and influence!!! All they'd really get is a small piece of the profits, because of course the RA would charge a fee for relying on their network. And of course, even if everyone pays in Merits, the Clan will only ever get Credits!!!