It'd be nice to see some more interaction between modules and difference in capabilities between tiers. If that makes no sense I'll explain; basically, I think higher-tier modules/gear/suits should offer capabilities that lower-tier gear does not, instead of just having larger numbers.

So for instance, say we have a 'scan warning system' module and get rid of the current warning system that's built into every suit. (For the sake of discussion, ignore for a moment that this would probably be bad for everybody who uses low slots.)

A Basic Scan Warning System displays "WARNING - ACTIVE SCAN" in your HUD when a scanner is active and you're in it's detection area. Doesn't tell you whether you were detected or not, just that somebody tried. Enhanced Scan Warning System warns you if you've been scanned and tells you if your suit defeated the scan attempt. ("WARNING - YOU HAVE BEEN SCANNED", "WARNING - SCAN ATTEMPT PREVENTED") Complex Scan Warning System does that too, but also highlights the direction the scan came from.

So the higher tiers of module would still be clearly better, but not just because they have a larger number associated with them.

Risk vs reward mechanic at least.

Scanners are already getting nerfed hard. As it is I'm planning on going from a 24/7 scannerina to a scout, which offers a far superior scanning option. If active scanners lit up the user as well they will be in the 'might as well remove them from the game' category, along with contact grenades, flaylocks, and burst ARs.

If you can see the scanner every time they scan, I would argue that the reward for being an active scanner would not be worth the risk.

flaylocks, and burst ARs.

hell no. Want a counter? dampen the **** up.