I can't believe how badly I've neglected this topic, following the Saw's Partisans preview.
I feel like a traitor. 
XG-1 "Star Wing" Assault Gunboat Thread
Don't worry @FTS Gecko, we forgive you.
The Gunboats may not, though.
On 4/24/2018 at 3:57 PM, fhdz said:If you have them, I would recommend switching to Harpoon Missiles. You can go Harpoons + Extra Munitions for 98 points. That way you have great synergy with your cannon boats - harpoon something, then mangler to trigger the condition. Especially good since you have all PS2 ships, so you can choose what order to shoot in for max efficiency! (Generally speaking, Proton Rockets aren't worth it on ships with < 3 agility - you're paying 3 points for a one time upgrade of one attack die.) Don't worry if you don't though - this list looks fun regardless.
You were right about the protons, both the rockets and the torpedoes ? I tend to avoid harpoons due too my anti-meta hipster mentality, but they are way more efficient compared to protons.
And 4 GUNBOATS were a bit sluggish if you're not used to it,which I discovered the hard way ?
39 minutes ago, FTS Gecko said:I can't believe how badly I've neglected this topic, following the Saw's Partisans preview.
I feel like a traitor.
You made baby Gunboat cry.
But, the prospect t of flying Luke, and Wedge, and Jek and Hobbie...
...dang it, I should just hand in my Rho Squadron wings, shouldn't I?!
Secret Mission Objective Completed
Nu Squadron Pilot (18)
Flechette Torpedoes (2)
Ion Cannon (3)
Linked Battery (2)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)
Nu Squadron Pilot (18)
Flechette Torpedoes (2)
Ion Cannon (3)
Linked Battery (2)
Long-Range Scanners (0)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)
Nu Squadron Pilot (18)
Tractor Beam (1)
Linked Battery (2)
Advanced SLAM (2)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)
Nu Squadron Pilot (18)
Tractor Beam (1)
Linked Battery (2)
Advanced SLAM (2)
XG-1 Assault Configuration (1)
Total: 100
4 hours ago, FTS Gecko said:But, the prospect t of flying Luke, and Wedge, and Jek and Hobbie...
...dang it, I should just hand in my Rho Squadron wings, shouldn't I?!
REPENT!!THE END IS NIGH!!
Just had a thought. If all the original, Wave One ships are being remodelled and re-released for 2nd Edition, then, somewhere down the line....
XG-1 Assault Gunboat, 2nd Edition!
(all this has happened before, and will happen again)
Maarek Stele! XG-1 Ion Cannons! FOLDING WINGS!!!
Time, my brothers, to BEGIN the CRUSADE once MORE!
On 4/30/2018 at 5:42 PM, Arma Quattro said:REPENT!!THE END IS NIGH!!
Channelling Nostradamus there my friend? ?
29 minutes ago, FTS Gecko said:Just had a thought. If all the original, Wave One ships are being remodelled and re-released for 2nd Edition, then, somewhere down the line....
XG-1 Assault Gunboat, 2nd Edition!
(all this has happened before, and will happen again)
Maarek Stele! XG-1 Ion Cannons! FOLDING WINGS!!!
Time, my brothers, to BEGIN the CRUSADE once MORE!
Even though I find the content of the conversion boxes not 100% great: GUNBOAT again!
GUNBOAT, too awesome for 1.0, RIP X-wing. Next up, Conversion-wing.
so do we have to wait 12-13 more waves for the 2.0 GUNBOAT?
The GUNBOAT is included in the conversion box so it is good to go.. however as one of the newer sculpts I would expect it to be quite a while for it to be re-released.
1 minute ago, william1134 said:The GUNBOAT is included in the conversion box so it is good to go.. however as one of the newer sculpts I would expect it to be quite a while for it to be re-released.
Yes, 2 doses of GUNBOARD won’t satisfy my hungry BOAT beauties. I guess I can get the other three sets of conversion kit from scalpers.
2 minutes ago, GrimmyV said:Yes, 2 doses of GUNBOARD won’t satisfy my hungry BOAT beauties. I guess I can get the other three sets of conversion kit from scalpers.
I'll swap you my three Decimator upgrades for your two GUNBOAT upgrades.
18 hours ago, FTS Gecko said:Maarek Stele! XG-1 Ion Cannons! FOLDING WINGS!!!
And don't forget that he was force sensitive!!
To be honest, I would be happy if running more than 2 heavy ships (gunboats included) was discouraged by 2.0. I want to fly my boats with fighter support!
3 minutes ago, Daigotsu Arashi said:And don't forget that he was force sensitive!!
Maarek Stele, Imperial Servant....wait, I mean Imperial BADASS
if Stele does show up in every Ship he flew in TIE Fighter, FFG can have all my money. As long as he has at least 2 force charge tokens.
4 hours ago, GrimmyV said:Yes, 2 doses of GUNBOARD won’t satisfy my hungry BOAT beauties. I guess I can get the other three sets of conversion kit from scalpers.
I bet there are enough people who have Just bought one GUNBOAT or - heresy! - none.
Their ignorance ist our advantage at this point. I bet they'll sell/trade you these cards and dials.
(Man would JBR7 be creeped out xD )
not sure if it's mentioned already, but they updated the FAQ
conversion is actually 3 boats, 2 decis
Galactic Empire Conversion Kit
3 – Alpha-class Star Wing
3 – Inquisitor’s TIE
2 – Lambda-class Shuttle
2 – TIE Advanced
3 – TIE Aggressor
3 – TIE Bomber
2 – TIE Defender
4 – TIE Fighter
3 – TIE Interceptor
2 – TIE Phantom
2 – TIE Punisher
3 – TIE Striker
2 – VT-49 Decimator
https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/x-wing-second-edition/
Edited by ficklegreendiceWe're up to three GUNBOATS in the conversion kit now. And down to two Decimators.
A fair trade!
now if we could trade another deci for a defender...
we need more Steele, damnit!
10 minutes ago, FTS Gecko said:We're up to three GUNBOATS in the conversion kit now. And down to two Decimators.
A fair trade!
I would say so! Now I’m looking at that list and planning on any Imperial purchases in the next few months. If any. Strikers are looking good, maybe a couple more to round out the fleet before conversion. And a Bomber, because Bombers.
2 hours ago, ficklegreendice said:now if we could trade another deci for a defender...
we need more Steele, damnit!
I noticed they've said that the sub titles will allow more pilots to fly in different ships.
VADER IN A DEFENDER PLEASE.
17 hours ago, FTS Gecko said:I noticed they've said that the sub titles will allow more pilots to fly in different ships.
VADER IN A DEFENDER PLEASE.
It also helps to defferentiate between characters at different points in their live. For example Luke [Red Five] and maybe Luke [Twin Suns Leader]
Edited by RogueLeader42OMG what - by the Saviour!
Gunboat 2.0???
^Dusts off placard^
Where do you need me guys???
???
...man...but our Beloved Gunboat has not manifested its Glorious Self in Armada yet!