But yes, Kusari was (somewhat) blessed with a story update in the beginning of this year that brought the Exiles/Imperials into the House again (with some pending issues), made the first forays of an unsung corporate war between GMG and Samura in the sigma cluster, and the Dragon's bold attempt to cash in the unrest everywhere to push for territorial gains towards the capital.
All at the same time curtailing too much progress that could provoke massive external intervention, and coupled with lack of activity and innovation. It was a good plan, but communication between the developing group and the playing group grows further apart each month (due to several reasons).