[AZ-AlphaXi]

Here's my opinion ...

Stay in recruitment thru preference. Give all the groups you meet a chance .. maybe you'll find where you're meant to be. If, after the preference events, you're still more interested in trying for the colony than one of the established groups, don't sign a preference card. If you withdraw prior to signing a preference card, then you are not committed to any group and are still eligible to check out the colonization.

Good luck and I hope you find your home.