Resistance/Empire/R2D2 Question

"IgneoMorte;d-121572" wrote:
I'm currently putting everything into a Rey-less Resistance squad. All my gear focus is on them. R2D2 will be my 5th Resistance (no Rey wanted).

Since I am focusing on Resistance, I'd rather not put much more into empire in order to unlock R2D2.

My empire Squad will be 7* the next time R2 comes around.
They are:
1) Zader (L); G11; great mods
2) EP; G11; great mods
3) Tarkin; G8; lackluster mods
4) Magmatrooper; G8; lackluster mods
5) Tie Fighter; G8; lackluster mods

For my empire squad, I'm planning on replacing Magma with Thrawn next time Thrawn event comes around. So, I'd rather not put anything else on Magma.

What should I put into Empire for the next R2D2 event?
Or, will my current squad, with maxed Zader and EP, be good enough?

Edit: all empire characters have all maxed, non-Zeta, abilities

"Pyrefly;c-1051982" wrote:
I cleared 7* with G10 EP, G9 Vader, G9 RG, G6 Tarkin, and G7 (but level 65) Magma.

I could almost clear it without worrying about mods. EP was the only toon with mods because he's been on my arena team for a while. Once I temporarily redistributed my other arena mods to the other toons, it was easy enough. I had the credits and mats to raise Tarkin and Magma to G8 (and Magma to level 85), but was trying to avoid having to use them.