i am filling out a squad and hav 43pts to spend on a single ship.

TWO Options...

bounty hunter + recon specialist + HLC

or

Krassis + HLC

PS5 versus PS3, but PS3 ship gets Recon specialist...which is better?

the rest of my list consists of 2x Academy Pilot + Omicron/FCS/Gunner?Engine Upgrade

thoughts?

That depends on what else is in your list, I'm afraid.

Flying alongside Captain Jonus, I'd definitely go with the BH/RS/HLC combo

That depends on what else is in your list, I'm afraid.

Flying alongside Captain Jonus, I'd definitely go with the BH/RS/HLC combo

edit made with rest of list 2x academy pilot + Buzzsaw Shuttle

Krassis all the way.

Definitely Krassis.

I would tend to go with the bounty hunter, but then I really like recon specialist. Additionally I have started liking the lower pilot skill of the bounty hunter. It's very easy to cause one of the big based ships to bump and loose its actions. At a store championship I was at last week I was able to get a consul fire crit on Kath, and then slowly flew a B-wing in front of her causing her to bump, and preventing her from putting out the fire, or finishing off a badly damaged B-wing.

Krassis. Not even close. HLC + his unique outweighs Recon, imo.

Krassis. Not even close. HLC + his unique outweighs Recon, imo.

I would completely agree.

Krassis, always Krassis. Those rerolls will win you games.

Of course the answer is Kath Scar.... oh... wait, you're trying to replace Kath. Does ... does she know yet? She... doesn't react well to being fired. You... probably shouldn't go anywhere without a company of soldiers and air support for the next few weeks.

As for the choice, I also suggest Krassis. Higher PS, and if you get blocked you still get the reroll. I don't like losing barrel roll though. Have you considered dropping the HLC to an Autoblaster and taking APL? You lose the long range punch, but you become a deadly dogfighter, as they don't want to run into you and if they don't, they may be close enough to blast apart.

Of course the answer is Kath Scar.... oh... wait, you're trying to replace Kath. Does ... does she know yet? She... doesn't react well to being fired. You... probably shouldn't go anywhere without a company of soldiers and air support for the next few weeks.

As for the choice, I also suggest Krassis. Higher PS, and if you get blocked you still get the reroll. I don't like losing barrel roll though. Have you considered dropping the HLC to an Autoblaster and taking APL? You lose the long range punch, but you become a deadly dogfighter, as they don't want to run into you and if they don't, they may be close enough to blast apart.

Lol. i know its the Scarlet Cowgirl without Scarlet (shhh dont tell)... perhaps Rodeo Clown would be an apt squad name... I will be sure to sit with my back to the wall when i frequent any cantina from now on

Im just looking for some different support ships for Omicron (also looking at a double shuttle squad as seen in my other double shuttle thread). I know i'll miss expert handling my way out of trouble and into superior firing positions but im betting with HLC strapped on a firespray i will be dishing out long range hurt early and late game. I can see that Krassis with 5PS is rather key to getting enemy ships into firing arc so i think ill try that.

Though I do like the HLC, you can't fire it out your rear arc. Any turn not firing it is a wasted 7points meaning you will be needing to use that stressful K-turn. Imo you are better off firing out your rear with a focus.

Oh and sorry Mr bomber, I didn't answer your question......

Krassis....Krassis all the way oh yes!!!

I just love Krassis with secondary weapons

Also if/when you do K-turn wasting 7 point is better than the 9 on the BH

Of course you could consider bringing along Mr Yorr to rid yourself of that stress.....

bounty hunter + recon specialist + HLC: harder to kill

Krassis + HLC: harder hits

With your 2x academy pilot + Buzzsaw Shuttle I would probably go for harder to kill

if you're running a buzzsaw, it helps to have something to take their focus away from the shuttle so it can flank. I'd say Krassis with HLC would be better for that.

This may sound stupid, and I am considering dropping my usual 4 ties for a shuttle and 2 ties for store championship, how do you fly this one? Tactically not the ships specifically. Ties flank or do they cover Krassis? Lambda just fly for the middle and keep turning? Ties delay and bat clean up or fly aggressive first or in & out after Lambda & Firespray attacks?

Of course the answer is Kath Scar.... oh... wait, you're trying to replace Kath. Does ... does she know yet? She... doesn't react well to being fired. You... probably shouldn't go anywhere without a company of soldiers and air support for the next few weeks.

As for the choice, I also suggest Krassis. Higher PS, and if you get blocked you still get the reroll. I don't like losing barrel roll though. Have you considered dropping the HLC to an Autoblaster and taking APL? You lose the long range punch, but you become a deadly dogfighter, as they don't want to run into you and if they don't, they may be close enough to blast apart.