Haha yeah. I'm Vherokior ingame, closest to my actual real world ancestry I guess LOL (which is why I chose Thukker for my minmatar ship, as they have the same preference for fast ships). It's probably because the two factions (Amarr and Minmatar) have the most compelling backstory of the four, as well as brings with it the vaguely middle eastern/tribal/medieval space operas with all its air of mystery and violence - Homeworld, Dune, Star Wars, Stargate, etc. Gallente and Caldari rivalry on the other hand, is a bit too familiar to be really that evocative.