I can confirm VV is not necessary, nor is a GL. I also just beat an S2 BB team using the NS I described above.
Thanks for the intel @Nauros - no relics at all on my Tuskens because I haven't done the requisite GL farms yet, but I am slowly working on them anyway for Krayt. I think finishing up my last 3 JKL reqs is probably more impactful in the short run, but maybe my Tuskens will be viable by the next couple Conquests. I do have Malgus and strong Sith, so I realllllly want to push hard on the new Sith Interceptor.