Increasing party size for queuing as larger groups (Battlefront II eg.)

The beta highlighted this as a major opportunity for development for my friends group at least; increasing the party size to allow more players to queue together. 

Previously this wasn't a major issue with the server browser as we could all join a server together and organise squads ingame, and likely this will remain the same when Portal opens up, however I feel like the opportunity to better the user experience - in particular for larger groups - stands to gain a lot here. 

The UI and HUD do not reflect fellow friends in game well, outside the squad. Many others have commented that the Battlefront II system was a near flawless execution of implementing a good, larger party system into a squad based game. I agree with keeping squads the same size; I've seen heaps of arguments for and against regarding game balancing (particularly spawning and reviving) which make me inclined to agree with the 4 man size. However, linking into other squads as a party (potentially a clan/guild/platoon style collective) and representing those players in game would be a major win for the experience.

For example:

• Setting a party limit of 8 - 12, and allowing those players to join a server
• Those players are then split into 2 - 3 squads 
  • Members of your squad appear as green
  • Members outside your squad but in your party appear yellow
  • Remaining allies appear blue

I can also respect that this might affect balancing in a minor way, by allowing larger, organised groups to queue in potentially solo lobbies, however the Portal will already allow this, simply without the means to easily determine where your 'party' members are. I feel this change will not grant any significant advantage, and will better allow me to feel like I'm deploying with all my mates, instead of just my squad.

Alternatively, an alternate colour for players on my friends list that are in the same game as me would also fix this issue (any friends outside my squad but in game are coloured yellow, all other allies are blue).