All they would have until becoming oficial if ever would be a cruiser.
Raids would actually be with bombers and fighters.
And Montezuma? Corsairs are hippocritical, all you guys ever do is use caps.
I put my money into this faction. Literally.
Please do tell when was the last time you saw a Legate infront of Malta?
There were two Ranseurs in front of Crete not 10 hours ago. I am not saying you guys are to blame in any way, just please set an example for the indies to follow, doing so will earn you a great deal of respect, and i think it would be safe to say, not only from me.
Other than that, i think the idea on the whole is a good one, though perhaps a more detailed back-story would help people in understanding exactly where you are coming from, as in why you wish to get rid of the Nomad influence, and why you wish to expand into Bretonia among others.