Hi all;

I have been toying around with a new squad idea (new for me anyway) on paper only, I have yet to playtest it. I have 4 different variations, but all seem to be missing 'something' (probably a 4th ship). Anyways, here's the lists...

Blood Mark (Mk1)

Kath Scarlet + Marksmanship + Gunner (46)

Carnor Jax + Elusiveness (28)

Royal Guard Pilot + Opportunist (26)

100 Points

Blood Mark (Mk2)

Kath Scarlet + Marksmanship + Gunner (46)

Carnor Jax + Push the Limit (29)

Royal Guard Pilot + Elusiveness (24)

99 Points

Blood Mark (Mk3)

Kath Scarlet + Marksmanship + Gunner (46)

Royal Guard Pilot + Opportunist (26)

Royal Guard Pilot + Opportunist (26)

98 Points

Blood Mark (Mk4)

Kath Scarlet + Marksmanship + Gunner (46)

Royal Guard Pilot + Elusiveness (24)

Royal Guard Pilot + Elusiveness (24)

94 Points

Maybe there's other ships that encompass the whole 'Red' theme that I am unaware of (Shuttles, etc) that I could change out Kath Scarlet for, and in turn lower my overall points to add a 4th ship. I don't know... but the theme of blood/red is something I'd like to stick with if possible, but also be able to have a fun and playable, even slightly competitive list.

Cheers

I think that I like mk3 the most with a slight modification. Basically just drop opportunist from both royal guards and add ptl and targeting computers. But mostly I would say just to try out the various lists and see what works for you.

Well, sabre squadron has a blood red stripe. How about 2 sabres with PtL and your choice of stealth or hull up. Along with Kath as you listed above, that gives your interceptors the most durability and versatility.

My personal experience, but I dislike 3 ship empire builds. It is all too easy to have someone focus down your interceptors and then swarm your large ship from enough directions to defeat your poor evade.

My personal experience, but I dislike 3 ship empire builds. It is all too easy to have someone focus down your interceptors and then swarm your large ship from enough directions to defeat your poor evade.

I'm hearing you on that. Hence my request for the 'more knowing' out there to offer changes but stay with the 'red' theme... I am actually about to have a rethink and see if adding Sabres will make much of a difference. I'd love to change Kath out for qa Buzzsaw Shuttle, but then my whole squad idea goes out the window. Hmmm...

Cheers