Chris...
you said you do not care to furball, nor do you want unopposed offenses.
what stops you from simply announcing your intentions to hit base XXX over Ch200? I'm sure that will create some opposition for you (unless by opposition you mean "vulchees").
by announcing your intentions to the opposing side, it forces your "mission" to be executed properly, using appropriate tactics and disciplne (excuse me while i double over with laughter here) - if the enemy wants to successfully oppose your offense, they'd need to do the same.
the fact there is a "FT" area on the map should have no bearin gon your style of game play. no one in the FT factions have ever harangued the toolshed factions to come and join the furball.
just sayin'