Wow, those proton rockets are gonna be strong. Might even revitalise the venerable Tie Advanced. Given that the Awing loses the Chaardan with ordinance hence making their actual cost 5, the Tie Advanced is probably the best ship for the rockets

One spot, based on the bottom pic, the new PS5 Bwing has EPT!

In talking it over on our local FB group, we're thinking Stealth Device would count for the +1 Agility. The wording on the card doesn't have any other qualifiers for adding the additional agility point (other than you lose it if you get hit by an attack).

Suddenly, Scimitar TIE Bombers with 2x Proton Rockets + Stealth Device for 25 points looks really good...

In talking it over on our local FB group, we're thinking Stealth Device would count for the +1 Agility. The wording on the card doesn't have any other qualifiers for adding the additional agility point.

Suddenly, Scimitar TIE Bombers with 2x Proton Rockets + Stealth Device for 25 points looks really good...

It is still a Range 1 weapon, a good opponent will strip your Stealth Device before you get into Range of launching the rocket, or just launching it with your fast PS2 initiative.

Proton Rockets for the win! only cost 3? wow man that is tight.

Seems balanced as far as gameplay, but makes advanced protons seem way overcosted by comparison.

APTs have a very high chance of five hits. Proton Rockets also require an A-wing, TIE defender or TIE advanced (the three ships most often accused of being overpriced) for full awesome, stick them on a TIE bomber, Firespray or Z-95 and you reduce their viability to a level in line with other rockets.

Herm... A wing @ R1 = 2 attack... + PR = 5... + Opp + Jan = 7 Attack dice.

But, even better...

Gemmer @ R1 (or any other A w/ SD) (2) + PR (3) + Expose (1) + Opp (1) + Jan (1) = 8 Attack dice! HOT DAWG!

Proton Rockets for the win! only cost 3? wow man that is tight.

Seems balanced as far as gameplay, but makes advanced protons seem way overcosted by comparison.

APTs have a very high chance of five hits. Proton Rockets also require an A-wing, TIE defender or TIE advanced (the three ships most often accused of being overpriced) for full awesome, stick them on a TIE bomber, Firespray or Z-95 and you reduce their viability to a level in line with other rockets.

Can't wait to see a player take Proton Rocket on a Firespray:

So I can shoot you at range one with my Proton Rockets for a 4 dice attack... or use my Primary Attack for a 4 dice attack... though choice... Why did I pay 3 points for the Rockets again?

And an A wing w/ PR (5 dice) with TL+F = 4.69 hits. An APT = 4.98 hits. But with just the F, PR = 3.75 hits... Still not too bad considering they basically cost 5 points on an A wing (3 - -2).

Proton Rockets for the win! only cost 3? wow man that is tight.

Seems balanced as far as gameplay, but makes advanced protons seem way overcosted by comparison.

APTs have a very high chance of five hits. Proton Rockets also require an A-wing, TIE defender or TIE advanced (the three ships most often accused of being overpriced) for full awesome, stick them on a TIE bomber, Firespray or Z-95 and you reduce their viability to a level in line with other rockets.

Can't wait to see a player take Proton Rocket on a Firespray:

So I can shoot you at range one with my Proton Rockets for a 4 dice attack... or use my Primary Attack for a 4 dice attack... though choice... Why did I pay 3 points for the Rockets again?

You'd shoot me at R1 for 6 dice with PR...

edit: misread card...

Herm... A wing @ R1 = 3 attack... + PR = 6... + Opp + Jan = 8 Attack dice. Only way to get to 8 in the current game. (Previously topped out at 7 with APT + Jan + Opp)

But, even better...

Gemmer @ R1 (or any other A w/ SD) (3) + PR (3) + Expose (1) + Opp (1) + Jan (1) = 9 Attack dice! HOT DAWG!

That, and Expose only affects your primary attack value and reduces your agility. It'll make your rockets worse.

Herm... A wing @ R1 = 3 attack... + PR = 6... + Opp + Jan = 8 Attack dice. Only way to get to 8 in the current game. (Previously topped out at 7 with APT + Jan + Opp)

But, even better...

Gemmer @ R1 (or any other A w/ SD) (3) + PR (3) + Expose (1) + Opp (1) + Jan (1) = 9 Attack dice! HOT DAWG!

Don't like to blow your bubble but...

Proton Rocket (2) + Agility (3) + Expose (0, since it is only for Primary) + Opportunist (1) + Jan (1) = 7 dice

Still very good, but not as much as you expected.

That, and Expose only affects your primary attack value and reduces your agility. It'll make your rockets worse.

All I'm seeing is opportunist? But I could be missing it.

Man is Expose awful compared to opportunist...

Yeah, ignore my mentioning... I had a complete brain fart when I read the PR card and thought it was adding dice to your primary attack (thus why I was off by 1 die)... not making a secondary attack... It's been a long morning already.

That, and Expose only affects your primary attack value and reduces your agility. It'll make your rockets worse.

Who mentioned Expose?

All I'm seeing is opportunist? But I could be missing it.

Man is Expose awful compared to opportunist...

He edited his post while we were replying

Ships that benefit the most from the PR:

1- A-Wing and Tie Advanced (attack 2, agility 3): Raise their range 1 attack from 3 to 5 dice

2a- Z-95, YT-2400 and Tie Bomber (attack 2, agility 2): Raise their range 1 attack from 3 to 4 dice

2b- Tie Defender (attack 3, agility 3): Raise their range 1 attack from 4 dice to 5

3-Firespray (attack 3, agility 2): keep your range 1 attack at 4 dice

4-YT-1300 (attack 3, agility 1): drop your range 1 attack from 4 to 3 dice

4 x Green Squadron + Proton Rockets + PtL will make for a tricksey hit and run squad...

The real deal is 43 ship icon token ;-)

Yeah, same total cost as APT after you include opportunity cost of Chardaan, for A-Wing, but then it fits well on an Advanced, since it's about two points overcosted anyhow, esp. Vader. Hope we get two rockets in the box.

Yeah, same total cost as APT after you include opportunity cost of Chardaan, for A-Wing, but then it fits well on an Advanced, since it's about two points overcosted anyhow, esp. Vader. Hope we get two rockets in the box.

You get 2 Proton Rockets with Rebel Aces (maybe 3, since there is a missile card facedown, but my guess is a third refit) and 1 with the YT-2400.

We do get 2. You can see both in the card fan.

Awesome!

These pilots and upgrades even the playing field...

I'd be willing to try flying a TIE Advanced or two with Proton Rockets. Might do OK.

Colonel Vessery with a Proton Rocket might be pretty nice, too.

Brain fart... must read post before replying....

Nearly home time though!

That Proton Rocket packaged with the TIE Avenger. Make it happen!

Outrider with HLC can get a single range 1 attack at 4 dice (for even more points) if the pilot is worried about their donut.

Personally, I'd rather have a third rocket than refit.