thats correct - all it needs is an official request by the official factions - and things can get rolling.
we would then discuss how it would affect gameplay for the factions - and if / how it could be done. - probably with official faction leader support how they think their faction(s) might adapt to a new situation.
that is most certainly nothing for x.87 - but could become a serious discussion for 88 - and also probably a pro-active one - cause it concerns real progression and change.
@Omicron: sorry - but i can only say : "pathetic" - like a 7years old trying to treasure a piece of "evidence" for later out of context use to score "a win" ... hurray for you, dude lol