I find it unfair that Duck just immediately absorbs one of his former Pact races with a totally new empire that no one has seen before. If the Asari have any brains whatsoever, they would join the AIF, or remain independent, not jump right into the next empire that shows up saying "We help you," if even that.

I can understand wanting one of the races back in another go at the Equiis Pact, but that doesn't mean you just instantly start it up. People don't just join groups like that without serious consideration. If they do, they probably won't be worth it.