Back in 1st ED, Capitol had the superior air force among the corporations, and they had helicopters which could both transport and attack (although they were offboard). Will this be represented in the game somehow? Perhaps even a model for the grapeshot/guardian? If they got a heli as their heavy, Capitol would be an instaplay faction for me :p

I hope it will be represented in the game. Capitol is my faction primarily because of their air force and helicopter deployment option (1st edition), now also because of the excellent models . Grapeshot/guardian would be a great option, also for RPG and scenario driven games. It should have possibility of launching a single airstrike per game while offboard, just like it did the 1st edition, but it could use only machine guns while on the the board, thus could be shot down by the enemy. makes sense to me to make it as a heavy option.

It might be quite nice to have a Capitol only card in the deck for an airstrike.
Other factions could get the same, but perhaps not as effective.

Could be countered with an 'Intercept' card.

Of course, for those that do not play the 'Advanced' rules, there could be flying vehciles miniatures involved in the future for Capitol, in the same way Brotherhood fields an Icarus jetfighter.

Helicopter deployment would be great as an option for additional cost or as resource card - with the risk it can be shot down.

yes please: Capitol Helis using machine guns on board! 'anyone who runs is an Undead Legionnaire, anyone who stands still is a well disciplined Undead Legionnarie, get some!'