So the plan is to repair the locust. Ok. I had not done so so far since I wanted group feedback :) We will invest the 6 BP to have either in good working condition then.
Regarding the tanks, I had not thought about that. Right now we have 3 LRM tanks and 2 AC5 tanks. In the game I played with my group we used to have as long range fire support. A kind of short range artillery. The striker is tied to qasim, so is not part of the same pack as the 4 scorpions (2 normal, 2 LRM). My idea for the scorpions is that they belonged to Reach Enterprises, but that can be changed no problem.
Security problems can be there for sure, but maybe we can keep them as a hook for now. We are having loads of side stuff and not centering with the initial missions :) If we go with a more lighthearted approach to the BT universe infantry will not be that necessary. We can go back and forth on that as well, depending on the mood we want to put forward. If right now we focus on a mech and armor approach, so be it. A single platoon should be plenty.