What if the ship bases (the two sided cardboard ones) in the transport have named pilots on both sides? Then we couldn't field those two pilots at the same time (without buying two transports).
We have four named and probably a Red and a Rookie. That equals three cardboard bases, with two named pilots on opposite sides of one.
Edited by VeldrinIn the first transport preview, there is three base shown plus the one on the X-Wing, so we should be fine and get one for each pilots. It would be a strange mistake from FFG to not include a token for each pilots.
The preview clearly shows the three cards ( I think the one on the xing is a double ) only Tarn is on the reverse of another named pilot. TBH Tarn was a meh to me so I don't mind
In the first transport preview, there is three base shown plus the one on the X-Wing, so we should be fine and get one for each pilots. It would be a strange mistake from FFG to not include a token for each pilots.
This. There are a total of four cardboard bases shown in the Transport fan, which exactly matches their past releases--in which every unique pilot has had a generic pilot on the obverse side. Why would they change that for this product, especially since they know people are unlikely to buy multiples?
FFG has never released a ship token without something on both sides. I can't see any way they'd include an extra token. We're in new territory though, as all previous expansions have had at least as many generic pilots as uniques so the issue has never come up.
FFG has never released a ship token without something on both sides. I can't see any way they'd include an extra token. We're in new territory though, as all previous expansions have had at least as many generic pilots as uniques so the issue has never come up.
Nope. HWKs, YT-1300s, Firesprays, and Lambdas all only have 1 generic, and 3 uniques.
Edited by AlexWNope. HWKs, YT-1300s, Firesprays, and Lambdas all only have 1 generic, and 3 uniques.FFG has never released a ship token without something on both sides. I can't see any way they'd include an extra token. We're in new territory though, as all previous expansions have had at least as many generic pilots as uniques so the issue has never come up.
Well, at least they're not introducing a new generic pilot like they are with the Imperial Aces pack. I'm pretty sure the pics showed you only get two of the Royal Guard cards in there.
why would we assume it wouldn't be the 4 named with 2 rookie and 2 red?
why would we assume it wouldn't be the 4 named with 2 rookie and 2 red?
Let's hope this is the case.
If both uniques have a dot then why does it matter? You can only run one at a time. Or am I, a noob, missing something?
If both uniques have a dot then why does it matter? You can only run one at a time. Or am I, a noob, missing something?
Even if they are unique, you can have ONE OF EACH.
If they share the same carboard base, you'd have to buy two Transports in order to use both at the same time.
Edited by AlexWEven if they are unique, you can have ONE OF EACH.If both uniques have a dot then why does it matter? You can only run one at a time. Or am I, a noob, missing something?
If they share the same carboard base, you'd have to buy two Transports in order to use both at the same time.
My motto: buy more stuff, buy 2 transports and keep what you want and sell what you dont
I don't see any reason they would change their behavior. It is going to be unique pilot on one side generic on the other. That is the way they have done it every time. Not sure why you are worried.
I don't see any reason they would change their behavior. It is going to be unique pilot on one side generic on the other. That is the way they have done it every time. Not sure why you are worried.
6 pilots would normally mean three bases. With four of them unique, the question could make some sense.
The Rebel Transport Expansion Pack features six X-wing ship cards, including four unique pilots that are all new to X-Wing. Among these four pilots are three members of Rogue Squadron, all of whom proved themselves during the Battle of Hoth: Wes Janson, “Hobbie” Klivian, and Tarn Mison.
4 unique 2 generic. 4 unique on one side with generics on the other. Like they have done every other time.
there are 4 bases shown in the picture. 3 with one on the x-wing.
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Difference is there's only one option for purchasing them and I doubt there will be another. So, if you want to run two different uniques of those ships, you have two sets of everything. Not the case with interceptors, ties and xwings. My guess is they actually used careful planning to avoid that situation on the fighters where they're more likely to add pilots, except the HWK, but I don't see them adding pilots there.
Nope. HWKs, YT-1300s, Firesprays, and Lambdas all only have 1 generic, and 3 uniques.FFG has never released a ship token without something on both sides. I can't see any way they'd include an extra token. We're in new territory though, as all previous expansions have had at least as many generic pilots as uniques so the issue has never come up.
I stand corrected.
So, Firespray - 31
Boba Fett on front, Krassis Trelix on back
YT-1300
Han Solo on front, Chewbacca on back
Lambda
Captain Kagi on front, Captian Yorr on back
HWK-290
Jan Orb on front, Roark Garnet on back.
So, nothing new. And, yes, FFG will put two unique pilots back to back and not create an extra token so you can fly them at the same time. Case closed. Buy the second transport 
So, nothing new. And, yes, FFG will put two unique pilots back to back and not create an extra token so you can fly them at the same time. Case closed. Buy the second transport
Except, as has been pointed out a couple times already in this thread, they don't seem to have done that in this case, as the preview shot shows 4 of the cardboard base inserts.
The counter to that argument is that the preview also only seems to show 6 pilot cards.
Meaning,
The preview shot shows more base inserts than the 3 it comes with, or
The preview shot shows fewer pilot cards than the 8 it comes with, or
It doesn't come with enough pilot cards to field 2 of either generic pilot at the same time (not unreasonable since there is only 1 mini)
I stand corrected.
So, Firespray - 31
Boba Fett on front, Krassis Trelix on back
YT-1300
Han Solo on front, Chewbacca on back
Lambda
Captain Kagi on front, Captian Yorr on back
HWK-290
Jan Orb on front, Roark Garnet on back.
So, nothing new. And, yes, FFG will put two unique pilots back to back and not create an extra token so you can fly them at the same time. Case closed. Buy the second transport
Ummmm...I think you may have missed the point. There are (or will be) three methods of purchasing an X-Wing: core set, expansion, and then the transport. All have different unique pilots. TIE and Interceptor also have multiple methods of purchase. Of those so far, none have had unique pilots back to back, so you can fly two uniques from the same pack as long as you have two X-Wings from whatever source.
Yes, the ships you mention have back to back pilot cards, but there's currently only one way to purchase that ship. If you want to play two falcons you have to purchase two falcon expansions and you end up with enough bases to play multiple unique pilots. Same is true of the Firespray and HWK. There's no other pack that contains a HWK, Firespray, or Falcon. If you're flying two Falcons, you've had to have purchased two Falcons from the expansion and have enough bases anyway.
Do you see them re-releasing method of purchasing another one of those ships? So back-to-back unique cards is no factor there as it would be with the new unique X-wing pilots.
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So, nothing new. And, yes, FFG will put two unique pilots back to back and not create an extra token so you can fly them at the same time. Case closed. Buy the second transport
Except, as has been pointed out a couple times already in this thread, they don't seem to have done that in this case, as the preview shot shows 4 of the cardboard base inserts.
The counter to that argument is that the preview also only seems to show 6 pilot cards.
Meaning,
The preview shot shows more base inserts than the 3 it comes with, or
The preview shot shows fewer pilot cards than the 8 it comes with, or
It doesn't come with enough pilot cards to field 2 of either generic pilot at the same time (not unreasonable since there is only 1 mini)It
shows 4 base inserts. 3 in the fan one on the ship. 4 inserts. the obverse side is likely rookie and Red squadron. 2 generic pilot cards likely red squadron and rookie. Maybe a new generic rogue squadron pilot. But either way we should have no trouble flying all 4 uniques at the same time as long as you have x-wings from other sources.
FFG has shown themselves to be very methodical in regards to how they handle the game. Not sure why people keep panicking.
Edited by DaeglanTwo things make me not worry about this issue. Firstly, running two named X-Wing pilots probably means that I am running a three small ship list. As has been proven over many tournaments, these are not very effective and so it will likely not concern me.
If by chance it does concern me, I will go out and buy a second transport, because that thing is still cool and I can then have epic battles with one Tantive IV and two Transports.
Two things make me not worry about this issue. Firstly, running two named X-Wing pilots probably means that I am running a three small ship list. As has been proven over many tournaments, these are not very effective and so it will likely not concern me.
Going forward, there will be an additional list archetype to watch out for: two named X-wing pilots and three Headhunters. 
Firstly, running two named X-Wing pilots probably means that I am running a three small ship list. As has been proven over many tournaments, these are not very effective and so it will likely not concern me.
What, because Wedge Biggs Rookie Rookie was never a viable list? Heck you could run 4 named X wings now... Tarn Biggs Hobbie Porkins comes in at 99 points...
Though if the rule was to follow the large ships/hwk, it would be:
Janson/Tarn
Porkins/Red
Hobbie/Rookie
But as others pointed out, there's 4 cardboard pieces in the picture, so it'll more likely be:
Janson/Red
Porkins/Red
Hobbie/Rookie
Tarn/Rookie
But as others pointed out, there's 4 cardboard pieces in the picture, so it'll more likely be:
Janson/Red
Porkins/Red
Hobbie/Rookie
Tarn/Rookie
I hope that is the case. They do mention there are 6 X-wing pilot cards (and we can see there are 4 cardboard ship inserts).
I want all named X-wing pilots to be fielded at once!