The problem with the Rebel Alliance using Kamikaze tactics, is though it may win a battle or three, it would end up costing them the war. Haldo's ship wasn't even able to totally destroy Snoke's flag ship. It was still standing at the end. Throwing your X Wings and Capital ships at large targets could eventually cripple the enemy, if their fleet is significantly smaller than yours. From everything the series leads up to believe, the Rebels are a smaller, ill equipped band. The Empire has the full might of a galactic military behind it. Even if you start ramming the Naval fleet of the empire, or even First Order, the Rebels/Resistance don't have the resources to strike crippling blows. They are employing surgical strikes at vital components precisely because they can't suffer the heavy loss of resources a Kamikaze style attack would necessitate. Replacing a fighter is going to be infinitely easier, than replacing a large capital ship. Look it as the difference between trying to find a boat, and trying to find a nuclear powered aircraft carrier. In fact, an apt analogy for the war, is your local yacht club deciding to fight the US Navy.
This was touched upon in the old EU (now Legends). One of the biggest problems the New Republic faced after "winning" the war, was securing the peace and defending their borders. There were large imperial navies, under the command of loyal Imperials, who came to take the Rebels out, and almost won. You can't write off military resources needlessly. A Kamikaze mission is a guaranteed loss of resources for at least 1 side, with no guaranteed good outcome.
This was touched upon in the old EU (now Legends). One of the biggest problems the New Republic faced after "winning" the war, was securing the peace and defending their borders. There were large imperial navies, under the command of loyal Imperials, who came to take the Rebels out, and almost won. You can't write off military resources needlessly. A Kamikaze mission is a guaranteed loss of resources for at least 1 side, with no guaranteed good outcome.
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