Well theres a few what ifs to this storey for sure.

I think had Sanctuary not stolen from ELit and AMA had waved Sanctuary then you could say Elit was running. Hard to say after the fact, definatley have to respond vs kd thiefing you at a large scale. I also think ELit was planning on a big explore of a few provs to get the upper hand vs Havoc.

Big part of the problem is kd's can't explore up provinces fast enough after wars to avoid vulturing to match kd's that explore up while you're in war (killers etc.) Flogger had some good ideas but there in lies the problem with being able to effectively compete vs kd's watching and pumping killers as you war to outnumber you.

Fix that problem with the game mechanics and make it possible to war/pump/war and the game will be better all the way around, and skill not timing will in you crowns.