[@Ozerath][@Legion02][@Isotope] of course, the more the merrier. The way I have it set up is that the IB (or at least loyalist of a faction within it) will arrive on the scene first to apprehend the prince. However, they'll be intercepted by Order agents. Now here's the interesting part, the IB will have forces on standby for/if things go awry and will have a fleet in orbit which will be in a deadlock in space with others forces. (no one wants to start something that could escalate out of control. At least at the outset.)

 Now my idea is other players can have agents on planet sent ahead of time to confirm the prince's location or what have you. Every one there though will be outmatched by the IB however, forcing deferring agents from each player faction to work together despite having their own factions agendas on top of that. No one want's the IB to have the prince, but no single one can handle the situation on their own. Will make for a very interesting scenario I think, or we can see how things pan out. This also means it will be more a focus on individual characters in this side-plot. The unlikely allies trope. 

What do ya'll think?