It seems like more and more bombers are making it into squads, at least in my area. Is this a trend u r seeing i ur area?

Here are a few bomber squads im tinkering with. Feel free to post ur own squads and critique mine.

Scarlet Witch (100pts)

Kath Scarlet + Expert Handling + Shield Upgrade + Gunner + Proton Bombs

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Proton Bombs

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Proton Bombs

Night Witch (99pts)

Howlrunner

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Proton Bombs

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Proton Bombs

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Proton Bombs

Academy Pilot

Night Watch (100pts)

Bounty Hunter + Gunner + Seismic Charges

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges

Eye of the Swarm (99pts)

Kath Scarlet + Gunner + Expert Handling+ Assault Missiles + Proton Bombs (55)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Proton Bombs + Assault Missiles (28)

Backstabber (16)

This squad is really designed to have early game punch against squads like swarms that rely on formation flying.

Missiles backed up with proton bombs should weaken multiple ships and backstabber and kath r ur finishers.

Keeping up with the jonus

Vader

Swarm tactics

Assault missles

Captian Jonus

Squad leader

Seismic charge

Scimitar pilot

Proton torpedoes

Concussion missles

Seismic charge

Academy pilot

Total 100pts

I ran 4x scimitar squadron each with engine upgrade and proton bombs. Strange build, and I basically missed my main payload... but I think a squad like that could be really fun to use alot and try to get better with.

Just curious, why not:

Howlrunner + EPT 2pts or under of your choice

Scimitar Squadron Pilot x 5

High survivability in terms of HP, but Howlrunner may not make it past the first pass... But if she does, oh boy.

I've been playing:

BH+RC

4xScimitar

It's been working out pretty well. Simple and durable.

Next time I fly Bombers, I'll probably try:

Howlrunner

Captain Jonus

3x Scimitar+Cluster Missile

No Fancy Name Bomber Squad

Cap Jonus + Advanced Proton Torpedoes+Homing Missiles

Scimitar Pilot + Assault Missiles+Cluster Missiles x2

Mauler Mithil.

100pts

Stay on target:

Jendon: ST321. Gunner

Jonus: proton torps

2x Scimitar: proton torps

No name (yet) (thinking First Strike)

Soontir: PTL. Stealth

Jonus: Homing missile

2x Scimitar: proton torps

I faced a squad similar to your Night Watch build on vassal the other day. Only difference was the gammas were scimitars, and the firespray was Krassis with HLC. The three seismics did a combined 6 damage on me which really hurt, but that was the worst attack he gave me all game as I defeated him pretty soundly.

Just curious, why not:

Howlrunner + EPT 2pts or under of your choice

Scimitar Squadron Pilot x 5

High survivability in terms of HP, but Howlrunner may not make it past the first pass... But if she does, oh boy.

This list just won a local tourny, i played it and it really packs a punch. (He used Elusiveness on Howlrunner)

In my area people said only tie fighters work, so I switched it up for fun.

I'm running:
Howlrunner
Jonus
3 x Scymitar with (proton, concusion and cluster)

Lots of hitpoints, jonus makes the ordinance go well, Howlrunner keeps the fire going after.

I only have two bombers currently, but I run them almost every time I fly Imp. Cluster missiles are just sooo good against B-Wings, and my local competition loves them some B-Wings.

I plan on trying this one this weekend once I get my 2 Transports.

Jonus + Determination + Flechette Torpedo (25 points)

3 x Gamma + Flechette Torpedo + Proton Bomb (25 points each)

100 total

Decent PS and the ability to re-roll 2 of the dice after using a TL to fire. Once hit they will be stressed so they will be very limited to what maneuvers they can do to get rid of it. Then drop the proton bombs in your wake and watch then fly right into them.

Looks good on paper....probably will play like crap lol.

Whenever my buddy and I play a "bomber" list it has come to mean any list that includes:

Rhymer + PTL + APT x 2

Everything else has gotten scrapped with regard to bombers currently. Maybe once munitions failsafe comes out.

What would you think of:

Rhymer + APT x2

BH + HLC

Jonus

Or you could drop one APT, add PtL to Rhymer, and have 3 points leftover (many for failsafe when it comes out?).

Thoughts?

Just curious, why not:

Howlrunner + EPT 2pts or under of your choice

Scimitar Squadron Pilot x 5

High survivability in terms of HP, but Howlrunner may not make it past the first pass... But if she does, oh boy.

I used this exact list (w/ Swarm Tactics) to win my last tournament. You're exactly right- if Howlrunner can survive a little while, this list will do very well (especially against most rebels).

Just curious, why not:

Howlrunner + EPT 2pts or under of your choice

Scimitar Squadron Pilot x 5

High survivability in terms of HP, but Howlrunner may not make it past the first pass... But if she does, oh boy.

This is what I fly when I need survivability against 4 B-Wings or the Falcon. Initially I was trying to protect Howlrunner but the defense is pretty good with an added evade. I prefer my opponents go after Howlrunner first and leave the bombers alone especially if I can trade Howlrunner for one of their ships. Then it's 5 bombers vs 2-3 rebels and one or two of those could be down a few shields/hull.

If you get to the point where you need to split up the bombers then Howlrunner becomes just another Tie. For the EPT I think Elusiveness is a pretty good way to go.

Just curious, why not:

Howlrunner + EPT 2pts or under of your choice

Scimitar Squadron Pilot x 5

High survivability in terms of HP, but Howlrunner may not make it past the first pass... But if she does, oh boy.

This is what I fly when I need survivability against 4 B-Wings or the Falcon. Initially I was trying to protect Howlrunner but the defense is pretty good with an added evade. I prefer my opponents go after Howlrunner first and leave the bombers alone especially if I can trade Howlrunner for one of their ships. Then it's 5 bombers vs 2-3 rebels and one or two of those could be down a few shields/hull.

If you get to the point where you need to split up the bombers then Howlrunner becomes just another Tie. For the EPT I think Elusiveness is a pretty good way to go.

Just curious, why not:

Howlrunner + EPT 2pts or under of your choice

Scimitar Squadron Pilot x 5

High survivability in terms of HP, but Howlrunner may not make it past the first pass... But if she does, oh boy.

This is what I fly when I need survivability against 4 B-Wings or the Falcon. Initially I was trying to protect Howlrunner but the defense is pretty good with an added evade. I prefer my opponents go after Howlrunner first and leave the bombers alone especially if I can trade Howlrunner for one of their ships. Then it's 5 bombers vs 2-3 rebels and one or two of those could be down a few shields/hull.

If you get to the point where you need to split up the bombers then Howlrunner becomes just another Tie. For the EPT I think Elusiveness is a pretty good way to go.

Generally, when I fly the list I've used Swarm Tactics to help advance the offense on the first run, but no protection for Howlrunner equals a dead Howlrunner. I'll have to give Elusiveness a try.

That is exactly what I did at first, and still do depending on the list I am flying against (assuming I have advanced knowledge). What I've discovered is that the rebels hate Howlrunner and will go after that ship first, the most nimble of the group at 3 agility, and leave the 2 agility bombers alone. Howlrunner's pilot ability is great for this list but when shot down there are still five bombers left who will scatter and have most of their 6 hull remaining. I have yet to see a bomber one-shotted

I've had fun with Jonus brings a Lamb:

Jonus w Homing Missiles

2x Gamma with Cluster and Assault

Black Squadron w Draw their Fire and Shield upgrade

Im gonna give this squad a run today:

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

i also like the look of this version:

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Bounty Hunter + Gunner + Seismic Charges (40)

both squads have high durability and the option to drop multiple charges

Im gonna give this squad a run today:

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20).....

both squads have high durability and the option to drop multiple charges

This was my very first squad list until I figured I could add Howlrunner based on ideas from the forum. My buddy added Elusiveness to Howlrunner and won a store championship last Saturday. The Seismics hit a lot more ships that I expected but the overall impact was quite a bit less than I expected. In the end, another ship really makes the difference.

Im gonna give this squad a run today:

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20).....

both squads have high durability and the option to drop multiple charges

I've been thinking about running this one as well. It seems super strong passing on initiative to squads like bloody daggers or other PS4 lists. The prospect of 5 points of uncancelled damage is bonkers.

Im gonna give this squad a run today:

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20)

Gamma Squadron Pilot + Seismic Charges (20).....

both squads have high durability and the option to drop multiple charges

I've been thinking about running this one as well. It seems super strong passing on initiative to squads like bloody daggers or other PS4 lists. The prospect of 5 points of uncancelled damage is bonkers.

It's only 5 points of uncancelled damage if you only hit one ship per bomb.

Remember: they hit EVERY ship at Range 1 when they detonate.

Potentially, it's 65 points of guaranteed damage (assuming every bomb hits every ship upon detonation, including your own, against an 8 tie swarm. Without hitting your own, we're looking at 40 points of damage as the maximum).

And THAT'S bonkers!