The reasoning is good.
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I support the reasoning. The concept of the Cult of Baa already exists; it was created by Ganymed.
Why did M&M9 fail in terms of plot? It actually succeeded quite well.
The castle of the Kreegans and those who served them is Inferno. Although not all units there are Kreegans, and Kreegan units are far from the strongest branches. Now, to make a strong high-tech Kreegan city and call it Colony — that would be something :)
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Heroes 4 also succeeded with its plot. And they packed a lot in there.
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The events of the 6th part begin along with the events of The Restoration of Erathia. The Shadow of Death takes place approximately 10 years before M&M6, and the final campaign — about a year before.
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In general, I agree. It's not very pleasant to see how many people ignore M&M. And at the same time, many of them are against Forge.