Fix the mechanics?

Just replace the damn thing.

Give each player a 2nd row set of 'device' slots.

Then make the kit abilities into devices. Each career type can equip only its own career specific devices.

Voila. Instant custom 'kits'.


The current kit slot? Turn into a new equipment slot. We have shield, armor and 2 weapons...why not then use this for visual cosmetics?

capes, uniforms, different weapon looks (hate those silly looking mk 12 guns? this kit makes them into cooler looking guns), ground holo-emitters, social items (dancing girls emitter, singing elvis hologram, etc). imagination is the limit.