like the nova pg went to the dragons? - thats most certainly an option, but if the AW insists on their neutral status based on being zoners - they cannot follow this option of course. - if they do, it must be evaluated how it affects the balance between the corsairs and the outcasts.
the AW are not a weak faction - a bit low on numbers, but one would think the numbers increase if they become official again. - they have a strong warship fleet, too that is based on their previous roleplay. - so the corsairs would face another enemy.
while i think the idea is a good one.... i d still hope more that the AW reviewed their faction as zoners and would rebuild it around true neutrality - true guardians without being biased ( and for the sake of neutrality, - only used ships that won t come with stereotypes ) - that would surely aid the situation in theta more. - but the AW would have to keep the neutrality and should avoid open combat as much as possible, like all ( well... most ... other zoners )