Also, as a spokesperson for the lords, I would like to say that, my comment was misleading. I was merely using the influence combination as a method of defense and support, mainly against the darkgreen faction. If there are any lords<->medics spies out there, I am merely clarifying my message.
Edit: If at all possible, is it okay if Cultists ally with Lords? Currently, we have action 1 as "Ally with Cultists" so I'd be glad if you could ally with us. Call me a pacifist, but I've been hoping for a group victory since the game started, as it worked well in the first pipeworks. Seems CO has made things more... interesting.