I'd trade a tactician and ion for gunner.

im thinking this might work...

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (34)

Gamma + Flachette Torps + Flachette Torps (22)

Kath Scarlet + VI + Rebel Captive + Seismic Charge (44)

alternatively with a different loadout on Kath...

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (34)

Gamma + Flachette Torps + Flachette Torps (22)

Kath Scarlet + Engine Upgrade + Tactician (44)

could tactician on kath be better than rebel captive?

here is an offensive focused version using Backstabber:

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (34)

Backstabber (16)

Kath Scarlet + Predator + Engine Upgrade + Gunner (50)

I think that there is too much on the shuttle with gunner and tactician, if that ship goes down then the squad loses its lynchpin. Having gunner gives the punch needed in the squad to take advantage of the stress laid down, maybe:

Omicron + FCS + gunner + rebel captive + EU

Gamma with 2 flechettes

Kath + tactician + EU

the stress element is kept up by the shuttle through captive and the gunner helps with mopping up the stressed opponents. Kath and the pesky bomber can cause the stress load up. A more manoeuvrable mop would be good but the shuttle with EU can get around fairly well. There are three ships that can give anyone a headache I think because whomever you try and focus on is going to have a bit of a sting.

I think that there is too much on the shuttle with gunner and tactician, if that ship goes down then the squad loses its lynchpin. Having gunner gives the punch needed in the squad to take advantage of the stress laid down, maybe:

Omicron + FCS + gunner + rebel captive + EU

Gamma with 2 flechettes

Kath + tactician + EU

the stress element is kept up by the shuttle through captive and the gunner helps with mopping up the stressed opponents. Kath and the pesky bomber can cause the stress load up. A more manoeuvrable mop would be good but the shuttle with EU can get around fairly well. There are three ships that can give anyone a headache I think because whomever you try and focus on is going to have a bit of a sting.

good pts.

what do u think of this version...

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (34)

Backstabber (16)

Kath Scarlet + Predator + Engine Upgrade + Gunner (50)

predator looks like a nice fit on kath as getting to reroll dice from front or rear arc and gunner as backup is like a mini Han Solo type tank.

after looking at the regionals forum, ive come up with these phantom variants

SQUAD#1

Sigma Squadron Pilot + Stygium Particle Accelerator (27)

Omicron Group Pilot + FCS + Tactician + Gunner + Engine Upgrade (34)

Bounty Hunter + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (39)

SQUAD#2

Sigma Squadron Pilot + Intelligence Agent + Stygium Particle Accelerator (28)

Omicron Group Pilot + FCS + Tactician + Gunner + Engine Upgrade (34)

Bounty Hunter + Gunner (38)

It feels like the squad needs more punch, im thinking a cheap intercepter with Targeting Computer could be good.

Well, how about something like:

Kath with Expert Handling, Rebel Captive, Seismic (45)

OGP with AdvS, Engine, Tactician (30)

Royal with PtL (25)

alternately VI on Kath and 99 pts, but you lose repositioning, which is becoming important on firesprays. Could drop the seismic for something else, but EH and Seismic work really well in my playstyle.

For me, I actually prefer the bomber's 6 hull, because my green dice fail me often. And the Flechettes work with the theme. From my original build, you could drop the seismic and add in Munitions Failsafe, but I feel like I need the additional damage and the deterrent that the bomb provides.

i really like the look of this version...

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (34)

Backstabber (16)

Kath Scarlet + Predator + Engine Upgrade + Gunner (50)

i know that backstabber is going to b fragile but the other ships are tanky enough to warrant some attention and a 50pt firespray is surely going to be their priority making that boost action very important for putting some distance between kath and attackers.

A slight change. But I've considered running this, based on your ideas.

100 points.

2 x Omicron+adv sensors, gunner, tactician, engine upgrade

Delta squadron defender.

While I need a second phantom for the second tactician, it should be interesting to try

A slight change. But I've considered running this, based on your ideas.

100 points.

2 x Omicron+adv sensors, gunner, tactician, engine upgrade

Delta squadron defender.

While I need a second phantom for the second tactician, it should be interesting to try

I'm planning something similar, though I'm going full-on Buzzsaw with FCS over Advanced Sensors. Go on, opponent, get within range 2. I dare you.

I wonder if a generic Phantom would make for good support. We'll want something that can jump in and slaughter whoever was unlucky enough to get hit by the tacticians and let the Shuttles hit someone else, which sounds like exactly the sort of job the Phantom excels at.

Was tempted with FCS over advanced sensors, but would only save 2 points combined, and a defender at ps1 helps provide blocking, plus I like the defender so I wanna make it work

2 shuttles and 3 firesprays now, I think I'm almost ready to start playing some more epic games

Another slight tweak to add to the many options here:

Kath + VI

OGP + FCS + Ion Cannon + Tactician + Gunner + EU

Mauler + Outmaneuver + Engine Upgrade

Been looking for an excuse to run that particular set-up on Mauler, and I think this is the perfect situation for him. Let Kath and the albino space cow set up targets, and Mauler boost in to range 1 from out of arc for 4 attack dice and -1 agility.

ok heres a new variant using Bobba Fett:

100pts

Bobba Fett + Veteran Instincts + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (46)

Omicron + Advanced Sensors + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (30)

Omicron + Vader (24)

thoughts?

ok heres a new variant using Bobba Fett:

100pts

Bobba Fett + Veteran Instincts + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (46)

Omicron + Advanced Sensors + Tactician + Engine Upgrade (30)

Omicron + Vader (24)

thoughts?

I've thought about a Doom and Zoom with a firespray, but for me, I run Kath and Captive instead of Boba and Tactician. Otherwise, exactly the same. I just shudder to bring 2 shuttles, though, cause I'm not sure I can fly them well together with a firespray.