Hey, Ed, thanks for the review!
I'm glad you like the premise. Some of the stuff you mention is, in fact, in the text, but, as noted, it's not organized clearly.
Matthijs Holter has put up a
thread of clarifications and errata that are being worked into a future edition.
Stop by the Playcollective booth or Games on Demand at Gen Con if you're going to be there and pick up some actual play! I'd love to rock out with you.