Ok so my first tournament is in a week and this squad generally does very well in my local group.

2x Gray squadron pilot (26pts each)

-Ion cannon turret

-R2 astromech droid

2x Dagger squadron pilot (24pts each)

Total: 100pts

So the idea behind the squad is to ion either the target of the B wings so they can line up shots or ion a ship into being unable to contribute next round. Having all ships at the same PS means i can activate in any order to gelp prevent collisions, plus PS4 will mean earlier 'locks against swarmy forces. I feel the low agility of the squad is made up for by its sheer endurance.

So what do you think? All comments and suggestions welcome

I won't comment on anything but to compliment you on using the trusty ol' Gray Squadron Pilots. We need more people like you in this World.

Once wave 4 is out, get 2 E-wings and make a true BYEBYE squad (obviously going to need more than 100 pts lol)

2x Gray squadron pilot (26pts each)

-Ion cannon turret

-R2 astromech droid

2x Dagger squadron pilot (24pts each)

It's a little unorthodox but if it works for you then you should stick with it

I could modify it any number of ways to match my own squad building preferences or to match the kinds of squads that have proven to be effective, but you should use what you like.

I know this goes against the same PS idea, but I'd drop the daggers to blues and put on FCS. TL+F = dead enemy ships.

Ions aren't a bad idea but you could potentially loose a lot of damage output if they happen to focus a b-wing down in 1 turn. May drop 1 grey squad and put in garvin for a little focus utility and ps6

In general, I don't like running B-Wings naked. If anything try to put FCS on them. An actionless B-Wing is a dead B-wing...

Thank you guys so far for the suggestions and ideas. Nothing is set in stone, thats why i thought i would share here

I think i will try both the Blues wuth FCS and the Garven idea this week in practise matches and see if I have anymore luck. Actually I've found a naked B-wing tends to live longer against my normal opponent than an upgraded one. Guess he figures they are less of a threat thsn the Y-wings lol.

Here's my take on this squad. I like how you kept the Pilot Skill consistant at 4, but I think 4s are just a tad too low for it to work. For a constant Pilot Skill, you should attempt to go for higher pilot Skill.
If you want to stick with the 4s, I would drop one Y-wing for a "Red Squadron Pilot". I would also add "Fire Control System" to the B-wings.

Dagger Squadron Pilot, with Fire Control System (2) [52]

Grey Squadron Pilot, with Ion Cannon Turret [25]

Red Squadron Pilot [23]

Total: 100 points

Yet another variant:

Dagger Squadron Pilot, with Fire Control System [26]

Grey Squadron Pilot, with R2 Astromech and Ion Cannon Turret [26]

Red Squadron Pilot, with R2 Astromech (2) [48]

Total: 100 points

Good luck.

I actually like Garven supporting FCS' B's alot. It allows me to get a free TL at the end my combat phase, do a red maneuver for my next movement phase and still get a focus via Garven. So I'm still TL+F on the enemy.

Remember, Garven doesn't need to roll eyeballs to spend a focus. Just needs to roll something.

Ok here's an alternate list I have been considering.

Dagger Squadron Pilot — B-Wing 24

Fire-Control System 2

Dagger Squadron Pilot — B-Wing 24

Fire-Control System 2

Prototype Pilot — A-Wing 17

Jan Ors — HWK-290 25

Ion Cannon Turret 5

This increases the damage output of the B's considerably i think with both FCS and Jors plus adds a low PS blocker to hrlp line up shots. I gave Jan the ion so that she can still be reasonably effective circling the furball considering if played right she should be stressed nearly evrry turn.

Alternatuvely I ran this the other weekend and cleaned up a table of ints with it.

Dagger Squadron Pilot — B-Wing 24

Dagger Squadron Pilot — B-Wing 24

Red Squadron Pilot — X-Wing 23

Proton Torpedoes 4

Jan Ors — HWK-290 25

End of the match the only casualty was Jan right near the end. Also am I assuming correctly that Jan can use her ability on secondary weapons aswell as primary weapons?