[Xyntech]

I hope to see all empires have a good sized pool of weapons and special abilities to choose from.

Maybe a TR MAX without the lockdown ability has a more average TTK, but one with lockdown installed has a longer TTK that gets significantly lower when it locks down.

If it isn't strong enough to justify locking down, buff it. If it's too strong when not locked down (when it has the ability slotted), nerf it. Give it a higher TTK and/or more armor, but I think it is a very iconic ability that would be a shame to get rid of completely.

On the other hand, hopefully some alternate special abilities give some options for those who like to play as a MAX and like the TR but hate to lock down.