So with the new rules in force what are we all thinking for escalation tournaments. I'm thinking its tough for the rebels with high base points and only a 30 point jump between rounds?

In the current state of play I tend to agree but I think Escalation was designed with wave 4+ in mind. Once the Z-95's and Rebel aces arrive it will be much easier for the Rebs.

True. I still think it pigeon holes rebels into kitted up named pilots but give imps way more options

It restricts Big ships pretty hard as well. You're not fitting Dual falcons or Firesprays in there most of the time.

5 Lamda shuttles with engine upgrade and gunners. Let the fun begin.

Has anyone actually played an escalation tourney yet? What have people seen being used?

Playing in the first one in our area this weekend. So far most of our group are running Empire as they seem easier to 'escalate' with.

A couple are running with Firespray's and Ties to start and another is running Bombers with Assault and Cluster Missiles to try and counter both big ships and swarms.

I'm still undecided - Will either go with a thematic Rebel list from the movies or a combination of minni Howl swarm with a BH and Interceptor in support.

We have one 2 weeks after regionals. I'm running 7 TIE and 2 shuttles.

I just mocked up a list of 8 ties with vader as the icing on the cake, on paper should work pretty nicely

Going to be hard to beat a Howl swarm for the first few rounds

I'm playing a rebel list this week and have squeezed in 5 ships...... Ouch

Here I was hoping people had made some good lists already, there's an escalation tourney this Saturday. Was trying to think up a way to do my Krassis and mini swarm list.

Here's an idea for a list, opinions please

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33

"Howlrunner" — TIE Fighter 18, Stealth Device 3

54/60

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33

"Howlrunner" — TIE Fighter 18, Stealth Device 3

87/90

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33

"Howlrunner" — TIE Fighter 18, Stealth Device 3

120/120

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33, Seismic Charge 2

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33, Seismic Charge 2

Bounty Hunter — Firespray-31 33, Seismic Charge 2

"Howlrunner" — TIE Fighter 18, Stealth Device 3

Academy Pilot — TIE Fighter 12

Academy Pilot — TIE Fighter 12

150/150

Going to my first one tomorrow. Taking

60 points

Biggs with R2-F2 and Steath Device

Blue Squad with Adv Sensors

90 points

Biggs with R2-F2 and Steath Device

Blue Squad with Adv Sensors and HLC

Rookie with R2 astromech

120 points

Biggs with R2-F2 and Steath Device

Blue Squad with Adv Sensors and HLC

Rookie with R2 astromech

Blue Squad with Adv Sensors and HLC

150 points

Biggs with R2-F2 and Steath Device

Blue Squad with Adv Sensors and HLC

Rookie with R2 astromech

Blue Squad with Adv Sensors and HLC

Blue Squad with Adv Sensors and HLC

Start with:

3 x Green Squadron Pilot + PTL + Chardaan Refit (20)

Each round, escalate with

1 x Blue Squadron Pilot + HLC (29)

and put the test pilot title and a 1 point EPT on a Green (1)

the result for the 150 pt list is:

3 x GSP with PTL, Chardaan, test pilot title, and another 1 point EPT

3 x BSP with HLC

Start with:

3 x Green Squadron Pilot + PTL + Chardaan Refit (20)

Each round, escalate with

1 x Blue Squadron Pilot + HLC (29)

and put the test pilot title and a 1 point EPT on a Green (1)

the result for the 150 pt list is:

3 x GSP with PTL, Chardaan, test pilot title, and another 1 point EPT

3 x BSP with HLC

Do you find A-Wings a bit rubbish without missiles? I've always had issues with only 2 attack dice.

I haven't played the list yet, so I can't say for certain. It's more of a thought experiment at this time. However, I find a lone PTL A-wing in a list seems to be able to find its way into range 1 of the other side while staying outside their firing arc, and causes more damage then it takes. I had one tonight strip a couple of shields (and a stealth device) off Fett and knock Dark Curse down to 1 hull before getting offed.

Rob and cheese god - both lists look pretty solid!

The only thing I would consider in the Rebel list is either swap a B-Wing for a pilot with squad leader or even Garven to give Biggs a focus token to go with his F2 and Stealth - If it was me I would add this in at 90 points by upgrading the Rookie to Luke with R2-D2 and Squad leader and sacrifice the HLC.

I still haven't decided on what I'm bringing tomorrow - thinking either Rebels:

60
Biggs
Luke, R2-D2

90

Biggs
Luke, R2-D2

Wedge, PTL

120

Biggs
Luke, R2-D2, Shield

Wedge, PTL

Dagger, Adv Sen

150

Biggs
Luke, R2-D2, Shield, PTL (or Elusiveness and R2 Astro on Wedge instead)

Wedge, PTL

Dagger, Adv Sen

Dagger, Adv Sen

Or Empire:

60
BH

Royal Guard, PTL, Tgt Computer

90

BH

Royal Guard, PTL, Tgt Computer

Academy

Academy

120

BH

Royal Guard, PTL, Tgt Computer

Academy

Academy

Academy

Howl, PTL

150

BH

Royal Guard, PTL, Tgt Computer

Academy

Academy

Academy

Howl, PTL

BH

Decisions, decisions!

Got one later this month, so I'll start coming up with a list after finals, I suppose.

I have yet to fly with Luke. How do people like him?

Hmm interesting, was thinking of alternatives since I know multiple big bases lead to collisions. Lately I've been flying Krassis + HLC+APL+RS, Backstabber, and 3 Academies at 100 points but can't think how to chop that up neatly into 30 point chunks. The Royal squint would change things up a bit.

Now I'm wondering if a HSF would work in Escalation. 1st 60 points would probably just be the Falcon....

Hmm OK here's a couple HSF list ideas

Han Solo, Marksman, Gunner, Chewbacca (58)

58/60

Han Solo+Marksman+Gunner+Chewbacca (58)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

87/90

Han Solo+Marksman+Gunner+Chewbacca (58)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

116/120

Han Solo+Marksman+Gunner+Chewbacca+Assault Missiles (63)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

150/150

or

Han Solo+Marksman+Gunner+Chewbacca (58)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

Blue Squadron Pilot+HLC (29)

Outer Rim Smuggler+Luke Skywalker (34)

150/150

Looks solid Rob. First round might be tough against a couple of HLC Blues ect but Han and Marksman is a stong combo.

What about this for your Empire Krassis build (would be similar to what Dave is running though I think):

60

Krassis, HLC

Academy

90

Krassis, HLC

Academy

Academy

Howl, Stealth

120

Krassis, HLC

Academy

Academy

Howl, Stealth

Backstabber

Dark Curse

150

Add ship(s) to taste

Rob Jedi, with only 1 ship, you may struggle againsg 3-5 ship empire builds in round 1. Other thannthat, looks pretty solid.

McBain I see where you are going

Krassis+HLC+SeismicCharge 45

Academy Pilot 12

57/60

Krassis+HLC+SeismicCharge 45

Academy Pilot x2 12+12

Howlrunner+Stealth 21

90/90

Krassis+HLC+SeismicCharge+Rebel Captive (or Recon Specialist) 48

Academy Pilot x4 12+12+12+12

Howlrunner+Stealth 21

117/120

Krassis+HLC+SeismicCharge+Rebel Captive (or Recon Specialist) 48

Academy Pilot x4 12+12+12+12

Howlrunner+Stealth 21

Bounty Hunter 33

150/150

or in the last 2 rounds I add an Academy Pilot and a Alpha Squadron Pilot for 30 points even