It might be unique but it's not fun to play with. Focussing down the Sturmoffizier squad first and forcing it to retreat (thus getting rid of the aura) should be enough of a reward. The mass retreat mechanic is just annoying and stupid and is one of the very reasons the unit is barely used. Who on earth would want to risk all his infantry squads retreating when the only gain is a mere 10% accuracy buff? Buffing the aura effects just risks it becoming abusable.
Instead it can be argued that getting rid of the mechanic will actually be good for the game's variety because it will see the unit (and its abilities) used more often.
If your sturmofficer is in place, where opposing infantry can just focus him down, then you've failed with positioning.
It should never be anywhere close to be in range of opposing small arms, only exception is the time he uses abilities, at all other time he should be slightly behind.
And the buff is powerful enough to justify retreat on kill.
Its ultimate infantry blob gimmick, permanent and always on.
With 2 extra squads, you have over 20% extra dps, with 3, over 30%.
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