The going-staying list was based on this thread of Dave’s and Doyce’s notes. We’re left with a reasonably diverse gang back on Earth: Nautilus, Oya, the Gales, Blackbird, Guardian, Hecate, Tatanka, and Vigil. I’ve got some plans for all of them.
Sending an HHL strike team into space lets them (eventually) redeem themselves, and help enslaved people, but story-wise opens the door to outer-space adventures for other members of the cast (including Adam and the Concordance Trio).