Here is yet another (crazy) build I dreamed up today, inspired by my purchase of a Lamda Shuttle 1/2 off from a local book store. Crazy enough to work? Rolling 15 dice a turn, all re-rollable with 30 total hp seems pretty tough. All you have to worry about is being flanked.

Build:

Omicron Pilot + HLC (x2)

Jendon + HLC + Weapons Engineer + Fire Control Sys.+ ST-321

I don't care what anyone says, this build would be fun to play

Thoughts?

EDIT: Targeting Coordinator doesn't work the way I thought it did swapped for Fire Control System

EDIT: If you like it, put a cannon on it

15 dice or 12 dice?

Definitely give it a try but I think you might have more issues with "all you need to worry about is being flanked", than you might think.

Something like:

Jendon + FCS + Weapons Engineer + Rebel Captive

OGP + Vader

OGP x2

is another option that will still net you the TL passing every turn, but with 40hp and more importantly more ships to block/cover flanking ships. But honestly you're probably better off spending that extra 13 pts on Jendon to just giving each ship FCS so they're no reliant on Jendon.

For some really good shuttle flying check out Fuamatu's Galactic Cup match replays on Team Covenant.

Yes, your biggest issue with this build is your lack of maneuverability. Most ships would be able to flank the shuttles and shoot them effectively from any range. One shuttle can be effective, two is pushing it. Three is most likely not going to win many games. I could probably take care of them with 2 or 3 Academy Pilots.