That does not mean we can't somewhat take it into account though. But that is what's happening now IC anyway.
And when I rejoined with this account we had a similar situation in Sirion. Perdan had just invaded the north, crushing us and Sirion's general got locked for suggesting what unit type to order. The player disagreed also and ragequit leaving Sirion in chaos. I couldn't blame the titams or Perdan for the punishment on one of the few rules we have, or Perdan for continuing their war. It did mean we had to reorganize our military quickly though.