The angels are still here, and reasonably active...They are, if Im not mistaken, the third post on the faction status. Saw Seth Karlo on the other day.
But, I don't think the Angels actively defend anyone, they are not part of the roleplay, they're separate, so this is different.
Honestly, I think the idea of an underlevel defense force (as well as underlevel pirates etc) is a great idea, and great fun. They have been done in the past, with great success.
