+1 for this.darkerevent wrote: --The option for sharpshooters to equip SMGs (or some other light weapon) so that my Holo Target sharpshooter (who always remains concealed) can sacrifice combat options for mobility. I would literally rather her have no primary weapon at all in exchange for +3 mobility if that was possible, since she's entirely Holo (and Pistol in emergencies) for me. Being forced to load her out with a bulky sniper rifle feels awkward.
I personally hacked the ini to let Sharpshooters have rifles (and therefore SMGs) for precisely this reason, but I would love to see it made standard. Technically any Sharpshooter could take an SMG now, but obviously I'm not going to take away the signature weapon from my shooty SSes.
I also just like the idea that everyone can use an assault rifle (and therefore SMG.) That sort of freedom is something I enjoyed in LW1 (ie: giving everyone shotguns, et al,) even if some classes never took advantage. I like having the freedom to equip my soldiers as I see fit, even if I stick to obvious patterns for most classes.