I realize the timing sucks with the other recent announcements, but the truth is this has been a long time coming. I just have had very little desire to resume playing after taking a break for the holidays and I think I would have walked away even without the other people leaving. In all likelihood I am quitting the game for good.
I had a lot of fun with this faction, I hope you can find a way to pull through and resume your upward climb. Best of luck to everyone.