Sadly it did not fix the issue. But don't be to hard on yourself, regions as I have been told, are apparently quite the pain in the butt...

i updated it, but i don't think it'll change a damn thing

https://psteamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1432368984

There you go (the coulour that says 'LordHobart' in those funky letters is actually the herne faction, you can see how much they control) And I don't think it's a lack of good luck, I have tried three different games with these guys, always close to the same amount of controlled sectors each time. I also don't have any mods active that would be causing this.

idk, a link ? XD and no, they don't really control a lot normally, maybe you're just unlucky.
they have 5 regions:
2 large near the border
3 small, more powerful mid way to the center
but i'll look at it

Well, what I mean is that they control fairly large portions of the map (now maybe this is intentional, I don't know...) But it feels like a bit much. I would like to give a screenshot, but I have yet to find a way to post screenshots on comment sections on steam.

or you mean that they control very little of the map ?

yeah, and they control most of the map ? can you give a screenshot ?

So, I take it that these guys are not supposed to start off controlling most of the map.

On another note, I find this factions colour scheme relaxing...