Star Wars Saga edition Melee Scout help

[Awakeninfinity]

My group is starting a Saga Edition Rebellion Era game and I'm wondering about playing a Melee focused Scout (that uses a splash weapon to help make up for her comparatively inaccurate shots) I want to use ranged weapons when necessary but I want to primarily fight through Melee ambushing.

Is this even viable? Here are my full stats

Spoiler: Character

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Female Devaronian Scout 6
HP (48+5d8)
Fort:21. Ref: 23. FF: 18. Will: 19

STR 19. INT 19
DEX 11. WIS 16
CON 18. CHA 9

Talents: Watchful Step; Forward Patrol; Mobile Combatant

Feats: Martial Arts I (granted bonus feat)
WP: Simple, Pistol, Rifle
Shake it off

Predictive Defense; WP: Advanced Melee Weapons; Brilliant Defense; SF: Stealth; Recurring Success (Brilliant Defense); Conditioning (may replace with Careful Shot)

Skills
Climb+12
Endurance+12
Jump+12
Knowledge (Tactics)+1
Knowledge (Life Science)+12
Knowledge (Galactic Lore)+12
Mechanics+12
Perception+11
Survival+11
Stealth+13 (Bonus trained skill)

I just wanted to play something that was doing something other than being a Commando before she joined the Rebellion; she is a melee specialist because energy cells last longer on vibro weapons than blasters and they are (in lore at least) much quieter than blasters; and less likely to scare off the beasts of the galaxy she loves to watch and observe. Hence the knowledge (Galactic Lore & Life Science) skills.

[emeraldstreak]

Pros: well-defended, brings utility/support.

Cons: isn't much of a threat to enemies.

Info: Climb/Jump can be eclipsed in usefulness in favor of equipment post level 6, if the campaign features the standard amount of wealth/shopping.

[Awakeninfinity]

Pros: well-defended, brings utility/support.

Cons: isn't much of a threat to enemies.

Info: Climb/Jump can be eclipsed in usefulness in favor of equipment post level 6, if the campaign features the standard amount of wealth/shopping.

I'm not sure if we'll be able to shop as we are Rebel commandos; so I want to be prepared for most obstacles. Is there any way I can make myself a threat without changing much (I can change the last two feats and take them later; although I am planning on going officer because I I've taken the leadership role on a dare.

I was thinking of taking the Veteran talent tree and doing charges later.

The party has a heavy weapons specialist with a jetpack; a demolition expert; and a tech expert and slicer; I am surveillance and executive leadership; with one variable. (I won't ask anyone else to change their characters around; its been a hassle just to get one of them to share their planned character before we play- despite the fact that we'd know each other long enough to know what we can do and how we work together (because our survival literally depends on that)

[emeraldstreak]

It may be best to see if your GM prefers numerous weak opponents, or few strong opponents before investing in talents/feats/gear for threat.

[Awakeninfinity]

It may be best to see if your GM prefers numerous weak opponents, or few strong opponents before investing in talents/feats/gear for threat.

Numerous lower level threats; slowly upscaled as we level; with the occasional exception from time to time. At the very least that has been how he has DM'd the last few years.

If I did want to increase damage; how would I go about doing that?

[emeraldstreak]

Against multiple weak opponents, Cleave tree + mobility is effective in melee. Works best if your teammates are on it too - I take it yours aren't, but cherrypick what's useful. Also, integrate a shockweb in your armor if said weak opponents try to fight back with melee.

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For ranged "splash" backup, look into the double-barreled blaster carbine: reasonably priced, threatens attacks of opportunity, 2x2 area.

[Awakeninfinity]

Against multiple weak opponents, Cleave tree + mobility is effective in melee. Works best if your teammates are on it too - I take it yours aren't, but cherrypick what's useful. Also, integrate a shockweb in your armor if said weak opponents try to fight back with melee.

Spoiler: Example

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[IMG][/IMG]

For ranged "splash" backup, look into the double-barreled blaster carbine: reasonably priced, threatens attacks of opportunity, 2x2 area.

I like this- although unfortunately; I am very unlikely to be able to have other party members help out in melee; but I didn't know about the double-barrelled blaster being so cheap; I'll ask my GM about using it.

I'll switch out my last two feats to start that chain up though; that will likely prove very useful.

Any tips for role playing leadership as a scout?

[emeraldstreak]

I like this- although unfortunately; I am very unlikely to be able to have other party members help out in melee; but I didn't know about the double-barrelled blaster being so cheap; I'll ask my GM about using it.

I'll switch out my last two feats to start that chain up though; that will likely prove very useful.

Any tips for role playing leadership as a scout?

Calmly guide teammates in situations they rely on your expertise. Speak in detail if needed.

[Awakeninfinity]

So I've gathered a list of Feats (For a class that offers Advanced Melee Weapon Proficency; Scout really lacks melee feats)

I swapped Recurring Success with Power Attack;

Spoiler: Feats continue from level 7

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Sol 1: AP:Light
Lv 9: Recurring Success (Brilliant Defense) it fits far to well to not have.
Sol 2: Cleave
Lv 12: Follow Through
Sct 8: Dive for Cover
Lv 15: Powerful Charge
Sct 10: SF: Perception
Lv 18: TC:: Advanced Melee Weapons
Sct 12 Stand Tall

Spoiler: Here are Talents

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Sol 1: Tested in Battle
Off 1: Born Leader
Off 3: Tactical Savvy
Sol 3: Reckless
Sct 7: Long Stride
Sct 9: Sidestep
Sct 11: Swift Strider
Off 5: Commanding Presence

Does this seem solid?

[Awakeninfinity]

Any tips for power attacking as a Scout?