Can Squad Leader be used on a pilot who's base pilot skill is lower than the leader, but is made equivilant through Veteran Instincts.

e.g. Darth Vader (9) has squad leader, will it effect Turr Phennir (7) with Veteran Instincts?

No.

Well, that was fast.

The answer is simple so it should come fast.

Once you take VI your PS is essentially that +2 points higher than is listed on the card. Something may change the PS during the game and those ignore VI but when you take VI the effective PS listed in +2.

Thanks for the clarification. Anyone have any suggestions for 2 points for Vader? Using Expert Handling atm.

Squad leader also cost an action to give an action out, makes vader easier to hit.

Just use push the limits on Turr most likely he will be one of the first to shoot anyway.

Thanks for the clarification. Anyone have any suggestions for 2 points for Vader? Using Expert Handling atm.

What's the squad look like now?

If you are looking for a 2 point Elite Pilot upgrade for Vader and Squad Leader doesn't work (and with that Swarm Tactics is rather useless as well) I don't really like any of the 2 pointers (maybe Wingman when it comes out) and would rather pick up something like Determination or maybe Adrenaline Rush.

PTL on Turr nerfs him as you generally won't be able to use his skill if you have PTL'd because you will be stressed. There is nothing wrong with having SL on Darth and having VI on Turr as you can choose the order you move them as both will be 9's.

PTL on Turr nerfs him as you generally won't be able to use his skill if you have PTL'd because you will be stressed.

Of course you can. Activate PTL after the free action from his pilot skill.

What Dvor said:

Choose 1 action pre-combat, then activate PTL after Turr shoots. You can Boost or Barrel-Roll, followed by an action of your choice. This means that you're NEVER going to be in an enemy's firing arc, or at least not without an evade token.

Oh sorry for the lack of reply, bros. Here's my original list:

Vader + Cluster Missiles + Squad Leader + Stealth Device
Soontir Fel + Push the Limit + Stealth Device

Turr Phennir + Veteran Instincts + stealth device.

I swapped Squad Leader for Expert Handling

(also whoops, looks like I was using the wrong missles too, was using Concussion Missles)

bump?

bump?

Bump for what? I don't think there is a rules question left, is there? If you are asking about a squad build that belongs in the main forum.