Actually, I'm using some of Darth's older formation values (before the zeros and the negatives). Can't remember how different they are to RC, and I don't have my EDU here for a quick comparison. What I'm saying is, the tighter the formation, the more the "Charging" effect will stay, because the chargers can't break through.
I don't dislike deep formations! I dislike the fact that, every time I start a new battle, I have to rearrange the units from their 2-or 3-line-deep formation to the one I have in my EDU (reminder: shock troops 3 lines, sword+shield 4 lines, spearmen 5 lines, pike units 8 lines).