actually its rifle/CM for PvP but closei hate PvP tho i have done it twice ever since starting SWG all those years ago

as for PvE TKM can beat just about anything

however i have a second account im doing BH with, also with novice commando and stuff i can do damage to practically anything

before anyone makes themselves look stupid by saying thats not possible the only damage type i cant do is lightsaber

incase your still wondering how heres a listheavy weapons (LLC and flame thrower) elec and heatcarbines for energy, acid and heatpistols for energy, acid, heat, stun, kinetic, blast(striker = kinetic ... tangle = stun ... launcher = blast)

anyway thats what i am doing as for what professions to go for thats easy do what you want and work with what you have, dont worry about whats best PvE or PvP cause they are all as good as each other when used properly in PvE (PvP is different) but with the "combat upgrade" its all gonna change anyway so i recommend doing whats fun.