Well biggest downside is that I don't see much activity ingame or on forums. so I can't quite connect to what you actually do. Yes I read the faction info but I can't tell much until I see it in space. (And yes I read your MD too).
Quote:As a result, we will have a rather hard time recruiting members since they should be dedicated Role Players AND decent PvP players
If you're holding to this, it is a downside. Since members who are already pretty adjusted to RP and PVP are already obliged by factions. You should be less restrictive about this and teach new members how to became a true VF member. (Again, if this is what you're still holding too).
Quote:We are no conventional pirates: VF members must never demand credits.
This is probably pretty unattractive to people who wants to play unlawful in Rheinland. As much as you're into politics, you're wanted by government which basically makes your life harder. So I would put credit/cargo piracy back. Unless I'm wrong and you can pirate cargo but not credits (which is cool then)
I know your roleplay is pretty much centered about politics, but adding some unlawful things like piracy would make things more interesting. As I see it now, you're there yelling on government and shooting with [RM].
Now these are things I think it would be useful to change, you don't have to agree with me. You know much more about your faction, but this is my point of view as a player who read your info.
PS. I'm sure you as political but still unlawful party could do interesting things. Like taking some transport captain for hostage demanding things from government or alike. There are nice ideas or events that could boost up your activity and bring you more people.