[quote=Jerkchicken]
Right and what does Innue think/say? After all he is the actual GM/creator of the game and not you.Also pray tell what's wrong with exploring the setting as hippie pirate vigilantes and being able to interact and explore from an outsider's perspective?
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Gecko has advised you on what is likely to be most effective against current kensai technologies. The specifics of a lot of the tech does matter - because it does affect how certain kensai deal with it.

Your squad group is fine though. If you want to explore that way - go for it.