I am a player in the Spanish faction that has not joined PVP yet. I am in another server too. Anyway I would like to comment, as my plan is to join PVP one day for the long term.
By what I read and hear, the situation of the faction is really very sadening to many people, regardless server even. How easy it is to judge a nation by a few follish acts, due to divided chaotic groups doing their own business (which at the end is perfectly legit since you play a game as you want). A pitty anyway. But then, how many rl wars begun by the foolish acts of a few. So we are roleplaying the absurdity of history pretty well, after all *grin*. That, all other factions might concede.
I think there is still hope to restore the faction in the near future, mainly in terms of leadership, diplomacy and coherence. There is talent around, maybe just waiting for a better moment to step forth.
I would say, please, don't judge all of the Spain faction as definitely "impossible". We might eventually breed better leadership, communication, organization and purpose, and then a more consistent faction can reborn.
I would like to see all current leaders in the Spanish faction meet and talk once more. I, as Spanish Captain offering my life and the life of my crew to the common good, want to understand where is the root cause of this debacle, and burn it down in the purifying fire.
Ashes to ashes.