Title says it, just can't decide between them. I spent my last 36 points on OGP shuttle + advanced sensors and a academy pilot, but keep thinking about the bounty hunter and either recon specialist or rebel captive.
The rest of my list is Fel ptl, sd, with backstabber and a academy pilot.
Which would you take?
this what im playing right now...
99pts
omicron + adv. sensors + engine upgrade (28)
kath scarlet + expert handling + recon specialist (43)
backstabber
academy pilot
this squad is called Bareback Cowgirl and is a variant of Scarlet Cowgirl (i squad ive helped develop and one which was mentioned in the Scum and Villainy Podcast #2)
the shuttle in this squad is very mobile and unpredictable and can be used as a blocker or flanking support ship. Its 2nd or 3rd best ship (behind kath + backstabber) so it might not be their primary target but if it is, you have the speed to outrun most ships. although the damage it dishes out isnt as consistent as a Buzzsaw Shuttle (omicron/FCS/gunner/boost), its still a dangerous ship 1-on-1 and its 3 attack dice is very underrated imo.
Its not an easy squad to fly well and in a tournament u will probably accumulate modified wins more than full victories but its a very versatile squad and can beat anything (although ive found the matchup versus Han Shoots first a tricky one).
im considering going to 100pts and adding intel agent on omicron as this helps both omicron and academy block more effectively because once u know where a ship is going, u can boost (shuttle) or barrel roll (academy) into their path - the problem is i will lose initiative versus PS1 and PS2 enemy ships if im at 100pts unless theyr rebels.
Title says it, just can't decide between them. I spent my last 36 points on OGP shuttle + advanced sensors and a academy pilot, but keep thinking about the bounty hunter and either recon specialist or rebel captive.
The rest of my list is Fel ptl, sd, with backstabber and a academy pilot.
Which would you take?
sorry - got a lil sidetracked there - to answer ur question, without boost on ur shuttle id take the firespray. But as u can see, it is possible to play both
3 x Academy would be my choice for 36 pts.
Upsides, great for B Wings and blocking.
Downsides, not great against falcons with Gunner and 3 agility ships.