Hey, I got a shiny new Defender this weekend, and wanted to give it a go. I wanted to challenge myself to make a decent list for Vassery, as I rather like his ability. This is what I came up with. What do folks think?

Colonel Vassery - Outmaneuver, Cluster Missle, EU - 46

Scimitar Squadron - Flechette Torpedoes - 18

Scimitar Squadron - Flechette Torpedoes - 18

Scimitar Squadron - Flechette Torpedoes - 18

I debated changing out the EU for 4 Muntions Failsafes as well... it is fun with the Flechettes, but I worried about its long term value.

I saw Bombers do pretty well after dropping their payload and then swapping to being durable fighters, so I figured they might be a good choice to enable Vassery's ability, while still maintaining a decent number of ships on the table. Cluster Missles seem to synergize well with Vassery's ability, or do as I'm assuming he gets a lock on both attacks. The Flechettes can be dropped as an Alpha strike at range 3 or saved to help Vassery get behind his prey, depending on the match.

Possible variations are to change one of the Scimitar into either Backstabber or Dark Curse with a targeting computer. Possibly dump the EU and make 2 of the Flechettes in to something larger, Proton Torps, or possibly Concussions.

Whatchya all think? Good ideas, bad ideas, crazy ideas?

The rest of the list doesn't sound menacing at all. I'd just focus on killing the defender and laugh as the bombers try to do anything.

I feel like if you want this build id suggest seismics over flèche totes. They don't cost your action and your attack.

I'm not sure either ouaneuver or engine upgrade do you much good. It's kind of a win more when you attack. But the defender will be the priority target. I'd try and use those points to bolster the power of the rest of the squad.

Too bad we don't have a focus passer as imps. Would really help right now.

I like
Vessery + Adrenaline Rush + Engine Upgrades

3x Gamma + Seismic Charges

I like

Vessery + Adrenaline Rush + Engine Upgrades

3x Gamma + Seismic Charges

I did think about something like this, I just really liked the idea of heaping stress on someone to make them predictable and let the Defender follow them around on their tail....

Feels like a mixed list would cover more ground and be a bit scarier. Vessery obviously needs TL's but wouldn't AP's with Targeting computer get the job done just as well and cheaper than a scimitar loaded? 2x2?

Vessery

Scimitarx2

AP x2

9points to get what ya like. Not quite enough room.

That's the problem with the Defenders... not enough room.

The EU + Adrenaline Rush and 3 Seismics sounds decent.

The other option sounds good too, but both of them lose their teeth if the defender dies. ... Which is probably why we see people only advocating mini-swarms to complement... which is depressingly limited.