And they still cost 280 and reinforce for 35 while delaying tiering and potential counters that actually work.
Next.
God help us if there isn't a faction entirely based around spamming 1 basic unit. As Brits it's perfectly viable to go for a MG as your first unit (like Ost). Stick it in a building and there will be fuckall that sniper can do to you.
Also again, put an LMG on your Bren carrier.