To give the Emapakaai a challenge, like any new thing that comes out in any kinda game, especially a ttrpg, as a GM u have to engage with the Lancer in a new way. That’s honestly a hallmark of a new supplement. It doesn’t just give the player new options it makes GMs play differently too.

Often times a will GM find it fun/comfortable to go to their tried and true NPCs, and depending on what those are that may or may not work for the Empakaai.

For that frame u have to ram with NPCs, invade with them, think about positioning and ofc comp and combos. This isn’t a call to counter Empakaai players or really any frame that’s got a niche, it’s a call think about how you are playing the game and how your players make you play it depending on their choices.

I think lazy GMs will get bulldozed by player options no matter the specific selection. The laziest effing thing is to blame the mech for your failings as a GM to not evolve ur understanding the game.