I suspect the lack of RM STF-style content is the devs trying to force players to engage in New Romulus content. The fact is that if I found it fun AND rewarding I wouldn't need to be forced/manipulated into participating. Hell, I have 4 "go to New Romulus" missions that I can't drop in my Q, which says a lot.

With all the AAA games I have loaded vying for attention (and money) it just amazes that THIS games devs would risk loosing players by being so ham-handed.