I prefer Imperials because they are harder to fly. You have less margin for error flying them.

Imperials for general play, their insistence on random dice rolls and maneuvering does create some highly entertaining games. Also, it is a more showy way to flaunt your skills. Nobody thinks very much of rebel players, but the moment you pull out that 3 small ship high PS imperial list, or that 8 TIE list, and kick ass with it while putting up a darn good airshow, people know that you are of a certain caliber.

Rebels for tournament play / that off chance that I'm mugged in a dark alleyway and challenged to a Star Wars Xwing Miniatures game for my life. They are too reliable and even if you completely flub your dice rolls, you still have TL+F to get that string of 3 hits, you still have 5 or more hp and would be alive, you still have so much more raw power at your disposal

My feeling exactly.

I lend the ships to my friends, so I let them choose which factions they like to play. Generally, they pick rebel, so I get the imperials. Which is exactly what I want since I have more fun playing them. You always have to plan ahead and the action decision is more important. Should I barrel roll to have a better shot or hope to get out of sight or play it safe and take an evade token to live another turn? I will have 4 dice to defend, should I take a focus and play the odds or go with the garantee and take an evade. If I took the latter, there better not be 2 focus on my defense roll!!!

If I was going into a tournament, or playing only to win, I would take a rebel team. You know a lot more what you are getting for your points. You know that even though it has only one evade, your B-Wing can't be killed by the first ship shooting at him. They also have a much better action economy with all those tokens being given or multiplied, and we all know how much actions is important in this game.

I love the Imperial Ships. so that is what i prefer.

Rebels. If it's any game involving ground troops, Imperials all the way. But the rebel starfighters are too iconic not to love. Also I love the versatility. You want maneuverability? Go with the A-Wing. Heavy hitting? Try a B-Wing. Want to get hit several times without dying? The classic Y-Wing. And with the E-Wing on the way they can be customized even more.

I prefer Imperials because they are harder to fly. You have less margin for error flying them.

Then imagine how unstoppable Rebel's should be flown well.

WHO:

Imperials.

WHY:

As a friend and primary opponent once said... Rebels are fun to make lists with, but Imperials are fun to play. I have always been an Imperial Fanboy. After 35+ years, I'm not about to change anytime soon. Sure Rebels get all the cool toys, but Imperials are so much more fun to fly and the toys aren't needed when your pilots are already way more skilled,

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