Linkshell groups need a full linkshell group. Having a linkshell with 7 FC and 1 random is not a linkshell group.
Our Linkshell group has 6 FC members, 1 non-FC member, and 1 open spot which we're trialing for now. The non-FC members are not "randoms" in our group and are trialed before being accepted, similar to what I imagine most FC's do to vet members and ensure that performance and personalities mesh. This empty spot may or may not be an FC member (trials are still pending and will be concluded before Alex Savage is released). What constitutes a Linkshell group by definition? Does it need to be 8 people from different FC's? A 4/4 mix? We've consistently been 6 FC + 2 Non-FC and adhered to the linkshell standard whenever posting to this thread.

I'm looking for confirmation on whether or not our progress with a potential 7 + 1 or 6 + 2 split will be tracked considering we followed a 6 + 2 format with no issues or complaints last tier.