The current pre-release of the client ("pioneer" in the version) is only compatible to itself. So you can only play with other testers. Please be aware!
If UEF is meant to have the theme of "high hp" and "tankiness" Why do they have the worst shield in the game.
On a more relevant note, Percy should have 8k hp and bricks 7k. Then we have a nice follow through with factional stats and nerfing t3 in general is never bad, because it means more relevant t2.
Giving omni to the Eye of Rhianne is crazy as far as I'm concerned. Cybran ACU cloak would be made useless instantly as you can now be very easily spotted without even knowing you have been spotted.
It is indeed hard to come back from losing navy on a naval map (or the naval portion of a map if you are the "navy" player). Isn't that how it should be, though?