Frankly, I like this one. I could see it as an older variant trying out the split-wing design, perhaps an early predecessor to the D'deridex. Honestly, this could make sense for a Romulan reward for the "Yesterday's Enterprise" missions.
I just want to point out that there ARE two colonization chains that give the DOffs you're looking for. I do grant you that this isn't much (1 romulan and 1 reman for each faction) but it is something. The Afehirr Nebula gives a Reman DOff, and the Eridan Belt gives a Romulan DOff. I agree, however, with your general…
I've been having the same problem for a while now. I've noticed that when I do ground missions, all of my department heads change to the four boffs I take with me. This is especially annoying as someone who plays mainly for the story aspect when one of my officers is supposed to be calling me from my ship, and the game…