Well, LN (read: possibly just you) did decide to start a convoluted, vaguely nonsensical secondary plotline instead of focusing on the stagnating main one. If you ask me, it is impressive that LSF have put up with being stuck in Alaska for so long while the main plot point (Harmony is the infection source) is totally superceded by an unbelievable and unrealistic offshoot, since LN would apparently rather jerk around in Coronado and Drake than further the progression of the main shebang.
So, you know - the ball's mostly in the court of the faction who, y'know, represents the acting government.