If I wasn't disabled I'd jump at the chance to help you guys get this off the ground and in the can.
As is, I'll simply post what I expect... as was asked in the OP.
1) No cheese - Be it dialogue, action shots, establishing shots, CGI work, or anything else... Keep the Cheezy Outta dis! *hefts knife*
2) I'm hoping to see something on the level of Star Trek: Enterprise 'In a Mirror Darkly 1&2. True Cutthroats and bastards all over the ship. Trust No One!
3) What I think would be interesting, is if the Terran Empire declared war on the Romulans. IF I remember right, and this is suspect, the Terran Empire already conquered the Vulcans, Andorians, Klingons, Cardassians, and Orions. Though those races are second class citizens in the Empire, I have no doubt that they would be forced to help the Empire expand.
4) I believe David Tennant's Doctor said it best. "Run. Run and Hide. The Monsters are Coming. The Human Race."

Can't wait to hear any tidbit of news.