I do agree with you that it is too early for such a thing to be entered into the game. However I am throwing the idea out there early so it can be taken into proper consideration, rather than throwing it out there later when they have already had their minds set on an expansion.
Also, I feel for you with the idea of throwing up another melee class. But in my defense: Its
Star Wars, what did u expect? Also, I don't have any ideas for ranged combat