I will go wit EC too.
The place is actually a big mess and will only be funny again when the big realms get destroyed. IMO.
Never was at the Colonies, and only one time at Atamara, with a advy that was in jail next day he arrived. I didnt know what to do with him so abandoned him there. He is frozen there since ever.
FEI was ok but boring. I love Dwillight and Beluaterra.