MSU vs Larger Squads
I'm looking at making lists and it seems like with having to spend upgrades you kind of want bigger squads of models, but with MSU you can have different targets and maybe more basic damage? Anyone played enough games to know which is better?
Basic Marines are the most cost-efficient at ~23.3/model in 9-man squads, rising to ~26.6/model in 6-man squads.
Fully upgraded Marines cost ~37.7/model in 9-man squads and ~43.3/model in 6-man squads.
Raynor’s Raiders sit at ~38.3/model while already including the upgrades you’d typically want (except situational combat sheild), deployment buff and free stim. Comparable to upgraded 9-man Marines but more efficient than upgraded 6-man squads.
The real difference is whether you can cut upgrades for more units, or whether 9 man Marines are (generally) better than Raynor's Raiders. Situationally, not having Combat Shields might cause issues but I'm thinking in a general sense first.
Same things with the other races, if you have an example. Anyone do any numbers?