I've played just one evening, so I still have a lot to see and comment on, but so far I've had tons of fun. I'm really enjoying the new changes.
Glad you were able to give attention to some of the 'minor details' that didn't break the game when they weren't quite right, but add a lot to the game now that they are more polished. (I've got Bacta!)
Some things I have enjoyed so far:
The starfighter explosions look great in the distance as well as up close. The bots are cool with their grenade use and general fuller use of the kits, paths and tactics. (Found myself checking the player list now and then to see just how many humans were on the other team)
It's cool seeing the bot medics in action. I'm not quite sure but I think I saw a couple of Rebel ones throw sonic grenades skyward, like signal flares, on a couple of occasions like real players sometimes do. Are they just having fun? I will have to investigate this.....FOR SCIENCE! 
I like the new co-op maps and having tank battles vs bots is awesome.
Best of all, there were people playing when I was playing, like 10pm EST and later!
FSDev| TALON wrote:Want to make a fan video? Rebel Defiance has BR running!
Icing on the cake. Thanks guys! I miss that from BI server. I'm really going to have some fun - Once I figure out what to delete to make room for all the vids I'll end up making.
If I find anything good I'll throw it up on the Livestream channel or (Xfire/youtube if it's really good.)
I wonder - What in the world will the release of Hoth be like? 