I'm intrigued here, because I keep hearing how the healing Relic is BIS. I currently use the Shield Amplification one, and the passive one, (absorbs x over x secs, cannot be activated more than whatever). I don't really have any survivability issues, but I'm always looking to improve. I don't quite understand how the healing relic improves our build, though? Can someone explain it to me like I'm the idiot that I am? I much prefer having the bonus CD for enrages, (e.g. TFB final burn phase), to strap on and hold firm. But if there's a genuine reason, then I'm willing to change! (worth noting - I know everyone says about PvP relics, but I don't PvP, so that's not an option for me, regardless)

Looking at these builds, people keep putting a point in Martial Prowess, which I don't get, (unless it gives you a particular skill). I don't ever use spinning kick, and as a tank, coming out of stealth isn't really a thing. Would it not be better to put it into Applied Force for the extra dmg, (since nothing else really stands out as being worthwhile dropping points into). Something like - http://pts.swtor-spy.com/skill-tree-calculator/jedi-shadow/234/?build=021332231121020002120203010200100300000000000000000000000000000001220020000000000000000000000000&ver=20 Or am i missing something?

Bump because this is really useful for someone about to start his first Trooper!

Pretty sure they all have to be the same colour