Hey all, I am building an army based on Psionic npc's.

Aegis came up as possibly the best front line fighter so I want to build one out. All sources are welcome.

I found this handbook Armor of the Mind: The Aegis (SRD) by Novawurmson and am starting with that. Feel free to suggest others for comparison.

We will be starting with a dwarf as a starter race for RP purposes, there doesnt seem to be ALOT of differences in my mind.

I believe we should go the full path of Harness Power Stones/ Repository and I have a plan to feed them new power stones as needed.

I plan on going Initiators Soul for maneuvers and was thinking of going Silver Crane and Radiant for the self/collective healing but extra damage would work too. They will be working in a group with Zealot Squad leader.

I was thinking two types past that:
Ranged: Going all Energy Blast, Empowered Blast, Improved Ranged Attack, and Improved Energy blast, Invisibility and mobility focused - What feats would best support this role?
Grappler: Aberrant (Archetype) - Again what feats would best support this design?
OR should I just go a traditional melle type build?

Add in swim/water breathing for underwater action.

Any thoughts or suggestions?