User blog comment:Xaero Dumort/Just announced: Mass Effect 3 : Retaliation/@comment-1786741-20121005180140/@comment-1786741-20121006030155

Because they CAN fight. The problem with Volus is that they require extensive add-ons in order to barely stand a chance against their foes. You wouldn't send a paraplegic into battle even if they had an awesome mech suit, the same should be with the volus.