Thanks for the welcome!

Interesting news. i was unaware of the update and new game play options. i will have to check that out.

At this point i don't really have an opinion regarding the best weapon since i haven't used any yet.

Update: i checked out my Colonization Pass and i don't have any new options:

-Launch a New Evacuation
-Try again last scanning (colonization STEP ONE)

Perhaps, the new option is only for the original Away Teams participants?