Weeks wrote:
So my question is, are squads like this just not viable anymore?
Before anyone says "Awww, can't beat bastilla" tell me what exactly is it about squads like this that makes them not be able to beat squads such as Old Republic. This one isn't fully Relient on CE's to do damage. Without CE's I can still put out 80 with my 2 main guns per round + what I can do with my secondary and support characters. I also have double override, Recon, Disruptive, and a 120 HP bodyguard to take all the damage for me.
When did Rebels, the reason Star Wars exists in the first place, become the runt of the T1 litter? Is it just because of Old Republic and "She-who-must-not-be-named?" or is it just that damage and movement have gotten so high that their puny little 70 hp bodies cant handle it?
Yes.
All your points are valid, and they are all pieces of the puzzle. I really think one of the problems with the rebels is that they are jack of all trades, master of none. Most things they can do, other squads can do better. They have superstealth, but it is very limited. They have levitate, but ganner does it better. They have non-uniques granting extra attacks, but OR's senators trump it. They have swap, but without Mas it has limited use. They have beatsticks now, but they still don't have what stacks up to the other factions.