(for context, I just started playing this game intermittently around 3-7 days ago; I did not see this game in all its glory before that).
The game is cool, but has too much of a base "stat floor" required.
I only have the first 4 light mote skills (and the one for weapon traits).
If you are able to bide your time and get a little lucky with level up traits, it can easily begin to snowball (thats why I have 4 morale - I kept 3 purchased units on the bench for the first round).