I dont think the rp can carry this server on its own. Its an element but it cannot be the whole.
This isnt the game for it. The only folks who will have a good time playing here will be creative enough not to feel overly invested into their own personal subplots and participate in EACH OTHERS characters lives..
As well as has a healthy good sportsmanship relationship with the pvp aspect of the game... which is the only.. staple.. feature here..
Theres rules to enforce the believability of faction play... but its nothing more then squad wars.
So as mentioned before.. People come up with a cool idea or a character or background they want to play for thier own satisfaction (and yes i mean mary sue and jane doe's here) you doing both for your own gratification. The only thing that MAKES this little game fun is realizing it comes from the interaction with other diverse rp personailitys here..
NOT your mundane or awesome pilot.. but the experiences Shared.
emphasis on this will make it anything but bland and fun as well as memorable.