Faction Choice / Class

[satori]

Hello. I haven't played the beta so forgive me if this is a dumb questions. I've read that the faction you choose will effect how your weapons perform. For example: "Vanu Sovereignty – Energy-based weapons with damage fall-off over range, and more maneuverable hover-tanks."

If this is true, would it make sense to chose a faction other than VS if I intend on rolling with the sniper (due to the "damage fall off over range")?

Thanks