[@Isotope] Oh yeah, the UPC as we know it is long dead, former plainers near Casacdia will sign-up in droves to take back their homes, but not the country. Although you'll have to contend with the Separatists, who of course have no plans on losing their big chance of independence.

[@Jig] I have an idea to answer both questions. Perhaps that blank spot could be a client state of Jodesia? One that is planing it's own little offensive in the federation with the aid of Jodesian "Advisors"(in actuality, would be whole battalions or divisions worth of troops).