Going to some league play on Friday and have to choose Imperial or Rebel and then next month we run the other side, so I'm trying to decide what to run and I've got 4 ideas running through my head

Rebel

YABA

Gold Squadron /w R2 Astromech and Ion Turret

Green Squadron /w Push the Limit

Blue Squadron /w Adv Sensors

Tycho Celchu /w Push the Limit

BYBY

2 Gold Squadron /w Ion Turret and R2 Astromech

2 Blue Squadron /w Adv Sensors

Empire

Col Vessary /w HLC

Soontir Fel /w Push the Limit and Stealth Device

2x Academy TIE

Rexlar Brath /w Predator and HLC

4x Academy TIE

Any advice or commentary is appreciated.

for the first empire list vessery isnt getting any use out of his pilot abilty, maybe switch to bombers and a RGP with PTL?

i havent played much so im not sure on the table top how any would fare but using him as a PS6 base defender isnt all that useful without taking other things that can TL, imo, but then again i might not know

For the last list, the 4x Academy Pilots aren't really going to be doing much. Your opponent can pretty safely ignore them until they've dealt with Rex.

Here's something a bit more balanced:

Delta Squadron Pilot

Ion Cannon

Mauler Mithel

Outmaneuver

Black Squadron Pilot

Outmaneuver

Black Squadron Pilot

Predator

Academy Pilot

1pt initiative bid because why not.

Each element of this list represents a credible threat in it's own right.

If the Defender goes ignored it can ion things which then get Outmaneuvered and it makes a strong finisher.

If a TIE pair goes ignored it can dish out reasonable damage.

You have a range of pilot skills including feasible blockers in the one AP and sometimes even the Delta.

My 2 cents.

Going to some league play on Friday and have to choose Imperial or Rebel and then next month we run the other side, so I'm trying to decide what to run and I've got 4 ideas running through my head

Rebel

YABA

Gold Squadron /w R2 Astromech and Ion Turret

Green Squadron /w Push the Limit

Blue Squadron /w Adv Sensors

Tycho Celchu /w Push the Limit

I've never used Tycho because once you pair him with PTL, he's 29 freaking points. Way too much for an A-wing. I would rather run two X-wings instead of your As. It will be a fun list to fly, but I don't think it will be very competitve.

BYBY

2 Gold Squadron /w Ion Turret and R2 Astromech

2 Blue Squadron /w Adv Sensors

Solid list. Maybe drop the R2s for a Fletchette torp to stress + Ion, which absolutely sucks.

Empire

Col Vessary /w HLC

Soontir Fel /w Push the Limit and Stealth Device

2x Academy TIE

No synergy here for Vessery to use his ability. Add TC to Soontir instead of SD. Drop the HLC on Vessery for TCs on both Ties and Outmaneuver on Vessery.

Rexlar Brath /w Predator and HLC

4x Academy TIE

I like it! I think its a solid Brath list. Use the Ties to clog up the enemy squad and keep Brath on the edge blasting away with the HLC. If he goes after Brath, use the Ties to break up his formation. Maybe even drop one Academy to upgrade to BSP and Backstabber. Making the Ties a bigger threat so Brath can flank.

Any advice or commentary is appreciated.

Comments above

Thanks for the advice. I agree Tycho with PTL is expensive, but he is a whole lot of fun to play as a flanker that can just keep using PTL.

I would use the BYBY, But instead of the Y's use two Red Squadron X-wings instead, and use the remaining 4 points for whatever you want.

once rebel aces Comes out Awings will be much more viable.

for example, right now, tycho with Ptl is 29 points

after aces, you can add chardaan refit, a wing prototype, and expert handling and he is still 29 pts.

a 29 point arc dodging, stress ignoring Killing machine.

New thought with the Rexlar and TIE's team

Rexlar Brath /w Expert Handling, Engine Upgrade, and HLC

4x Academy TIE

Leaves 2 points for either Upgrading 1 TIE or 2 TIE's or Init. Using that to Boost and Barrel Roll or at least have a free Barrel Roll every non-stressed turn would be fun

He already has the Barrel Roll action! So might as well take VI get to PS 10.