I did the math for the Mando datacron ... no thank you

damage comes from on the run, provoked, and then counters, turn meter and bonus turns, a bunch of buffs that can't be dispelled, can't be revived..a lot going on w/ strong tanking to boot.  i just faced it in GAC and a number of meta teams failed, and lost fairly quickly

on the flip side... ppl who spend all that for it will complain its unfair that it isn't OP for what they paid

Well this answers my question of will it be possible to get him since I'm not seeing any way to level this 2 new toons.

I just don't see how you get them to that level in so short a time.  Maybe there is some trick to faster leveling.

Well clearly thats a lot of money and good that you declined.

You'd have a point regarding the smaller packs if they were the only ones available, but they are not and there are larger packs too.

Its not shady and sure you'd complain if only larger packs were available rather than a selection of varying sizes.

Also this is you: "Something needs to be done about loaned units and their levels.

When the Adelphi Ranger was released, I bought the $29.99 pack and the $74.99 pack along with the episode pass. My loaned units are currently level 40 but I see the people on the leaderboard have level 45 loaned units. Where are these 5 extra levels coming from? 5 levels make a big difference on the leaderboard.  I don't see anywhere in the shop where I can buy these five extra levels."

Answer to this is Pass Plus gives extra era levels and 20 shards of each toon.

You are buying stuff whilst clearly not paying attention, and also are not someone who is buying "tiny packs".

At least try and be consistent.....

Smart move. I made the mistake of spending for it.  Mando does better with SK Luke's cron in most of my test fights because the team lacks dmg. (healer, 2 tanks and a support). 

I learned an unfortunate lesson about spending for a GL and his cron.

I think I spent $360 including the shards plus a 12k crystal pack.