We do need a new source for sure.
Not sure where that needs to be but we need one. Actually, we could use 2.
An easier access one w/ smaller rewards given out for mid-tier players to at least help them get started & then a 2nd one for higher tier players to make investing in ABs worth it sooner rather than later.
The # of characters now being "required" at R9 for various GLs/GL-Ships combined w/ EVERY new AB having an R9 tier is a bit much.
The AB are a nice little bonus but given how many it takes to GET into that level its Years before you see a Positive Return on those Brains invested.
I can honestly say I'm not likely to do the 4 Clones at this point possibly the 2 Jedi, but nothing that requires too many for a single AB.
Just finishing of GenKenobi & Hondo for Hondo-GL reqs broke the bank, I have 0 brains left at this point & SIX upcoming characters above for ABs.
Maybe I do the 2, I really doubt I do the 4, at least not till I see what else GL-Hondo needs & probably the next big event too.
EDIT:
Maybe the key w/ AB is to have a "1st time only" reward of say 10 Brains or something, then continue with the normal cadence of a "maybe-5" each month like it has been.