Common sense dictates that if it's an option, yet it's required....it shouldn't be an option. Or logic, I guess.
So yeah, same goes for warg traits like enhanced stealth and reaver traits like resilience....
/signed.
While they're at it, introduce a trait selection for any damage type (melee included for god sake, 5 years now??) while leaving the original types passive.
(brand new line with only one DAMAGE TYPE SLOT on it. all 3 damage types available through several ranks. acid damage on my reaver and fire damage on my warleader. swap em out to make us feel smart!)