It's not after a modern Maltese theme, it's a medieval crusader themed faction. Which was in a later *declining* age of Hospitaller.
Yes I am familiar with the time period, but your choice to use Malta in the name as opposed to say Rhodes or Jerusalem gave me the impression you were Maltese, our history doesn't usually get much attention from outsiders, or at least that's my impression.
Anyway, good luck with it. I'm looking for a more casual laid back clan.
