Reasoning is simple ...
The numbers you quote are accurate and game launch is still way off.
Even if we do not add more Companies we will fill out to 800 soldiers.
The Corps framework allows us future room to expand and a framework of Infantry Brigades with attached Cav and Arty ...
a structure we like.

Naturally, we would love to create a non-historical independent corps but the same trolls who now berate us for forming too large of a unit were the same ones who chastised us for being an independent and non-historical brigade before.
The Haters will Hate and we will continue to play the game in a manner that brings us camaraderie and fun.

@ LaBelle ...
Thanks for the well wishes and ours go with you in your future endeavors.