Indeed. Considering TMP can be just as paralyzing as a huge monster horde, I'm not impressed. The Lurians aren't pioneer realms anymore, they have established cities with great gold outputs, many RCs, and all the equipment they need.
Not to mention that they conveniently split in half, increasing tax tolerance and reducing travel times.
So yea, no pity for the Lurians. They don't have it handed over on a silver plate, but this is Dwilight, and as such they are having it pretty good. If you wanted a realm where you don't have to worry about rogues, don't play on Dwilight.
