This sounds really neat, Silirrion
I especially liked the thing about dust brigades and a little bit about the Xan as well, that you spin on the story in such a way.
I hope the services isn't planned to become big income services. I can't imagine too many would use them, BUT I am very certain that for some will those be very...important.
It all sounds so positive as well and I am happy about it Good luck and I am glad I think you deserve it
Oh, and am I the only one that find the silver surfer extremely sexy?