Been a Former GM myself, Grey J was in my federation, the first season is always the hardest. You don't get many Role Players, and the GM has a lot of organising to do.
It is quite hard for the members of the federations to get feuds going as well which is why I suggest that as a Role Player, for the first season only, Get your character across to the viewers. That way, if a viewer who is considering another federation likes your character and wants to feud with you, the chances are they will come here. Another person in the federation might like it as well. It's just the little things.