He has already explained the whole "Massive C'Tan Empire" RP is old and outdated... and most likely will develope to much lesser "Massive C'Tan" empire... thus the whole napoleon strategy, massive conquer of Sirius thing is in the past... and a new way of doing things is coming to pass.
I reckon this is the post of the day here so far. The idea for naming is a good one.
And i also very much agree to the way you think the Phantoms should go. It is something that i do believe plays very well in the whole "Genocide" thing.
Manipulation is the way forward my friends. And it is a easy card to play if done right.