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My preference remains that no one gets cut remains, but is obviously not a reality.
So in my eyes the Rebels should be cut. No one down there would notice (well bugger all at least) and you could conceivably try it again in 5 years time should the competition's fortunes change.
But, correct me if I'm wrong here, if you cut the Force then the ARU would be pushing shit up hill if they wanted to get a team back there in the next decade.
The community engagement is a good example. Look how strong the Sea of Blue remains, but where is the Rebel Army? Do they even exist anymore? They are pretty damn quiet on this regardless.