I'm fairly certain that she's really a Republican spy sent to infiltrate and destroy the Wolves. As far as the Steel Wolves go, Anastasia hasn't really suffered for her failures. This is strange for the Clans who hold success in such high regard. Anastasia stinks up the joint and is now saKhan? How utterly completely staggeringly incompetent was Garner Kerensky any ways? Either that Anastasia is Asa Taney reborn. The names even sound alike.
As far as Mechagigavictor goes, the dude can't even win in his own book. He can't even lose well in his own book. The fight scene at the end reads as if Danai popped up behind him, said 'Boo". Faulkner then died of fright and Julian tripped over her Flamberge trying to flee. Danai then facepalmed and decided to peace out because it was so embarrassing. Julian figuratively and nearly literally was emasculated. You're not exactly stoking up my interest if this has no pay off. If you're not investing in Julian's future, then why do you want me to?
Danai is now at the point where Kai was after Assumption of Risk. If you want to use her, sure, go ahead....but use her to make someone's reputation. There's very little that could tarnish hers. Danai doesn't actually have to lose. The fights just need to look good. Watch old time wrestling for Blake's sake. If you're not going to use her well, put Danai out of focus.