I'm all for it, but I don't think Byss or Kuat are good options. Kuat would at least net us something worthwhile, but neither of those places are anywhere near systems we presently control. So I guess the larger question is...what is the overall goal of the faction? Do we want to strategically spread throughout the galaxy or just gain a random collection of planets and let it be what it is?
I'd personally suggest some place like Eriadu or Ord Trasi if you're looking to acquire some industrial strength and not have to spread the Empire so thin.