So then I'm seeing a few third faction threads but would like a place where the speculation can run rampant. This has been asked before surely, but what is the current thinking?

I'm all for the Black Sun.

StarViper
Skipray blastboat (Like a big nasty Y-wing)
R-41 Starchaser (swarm)
Supa Fighter (Defender alike)

The x-wing manual says in a sub box the two main factions in X-wing are the Empire and the Rebel Alliance... so its only a matter of time.

Anyone else want to see more factions? or what about subfactions like the Hapans or Chiss (mmmm Thrawn!) who could join either side? The expanded universe is our mollusk!

What say ye? We are deep into EU geekery here!

From a month and a half ago, 24 page argument

http://community.fantasyflightgames.com/index.php?/topic/108625-time-for-third-faction/

Myself, I think it is a good idea and that FFG would do a good job with it, but I don't want a bunch of individual, small factions. Just a single "Fringer" faction to cover all the non-aligned groups. Basically all the smuggler, bounty hunter, pirate groups would operate and play much the same, the differences are really just cosmetic.

The Black Sun... it comes!

No REALLY!

Anyone else want to see more factions?

Opinions differ!

The expanded universe is our mollusk!

Soul Music, Terry Pratchett:

Dibbler heard Cliff say, "What's a mollusc?"

"It's like two plates of precipitated calcium carbonate with a salty slimy fishy thing in the middle."

" Sounds tasty. You don't have to eat dat bit in the middle, do you?"

I'm all for the Black Sun.

StarViper

Skipray blastboat (Like a big nasty Y-wing)

R-41 Starchaser (swarm)

Supa Fighter (Defender alike)

I'm generally on board for a third faction. But your speculations turn me off of the prospect.

Except for the Blastboat, but that should be Imperial.

A month and a half ago, that's positively archaeology as far as these forums go. Did they have a ship list? this is the classy end of the pointless speculation thread lol.

(I really want a StarViper really... I think its pretty!)

The Black Sun... it comes!

No REALLY!

If they were gonna add a 3rd faction.. don't you think we'd have seen it by now.. so with that logic, I say they won't do it...

And these threads always say the same thing...

Just won't be worth it anyway

What? 3rd Faction are 1/2 Off Clearance Red Dot at Barnes and Noble?

The Black Sun... it comes!

No REALLY!

Honestly.. I hope not...

If they were gonna add a 3rd faction.. don't you think we'd have seen it by now.. so with that logic, I say they won't do it...

And these threads always say the same thing...

Just won't be worth it anyway

Time will tell I reckon.

Myself, I think it is a good idea and that FFG would do a good job with it, but I don't want a bunch of individual, small factions. Just a single "Fringer" faction to cover all the non-aligned groups. Basically all the smuggler, bounty hunter, pirate groups would operate and play much the same, the differences are really just cosmetic.

Ditto!

I say black sun, but they can call it pink moon if they want to, just get it out already.

I despise seeing all of these Rebel v/s Rebel battles which never happened with any frequency or import. They happen solely because this is a game and people need to have something to fight with.

Oh look Luke is fighting to the death with Han!

Oh but don't you mess up my Star Wars with a third faction you non cannon EU people you!

Myself, I think it is a good idea and that FFG would do a good job with it, but I don't want a bunch of individual, small factions. Just a single "Fringer" faction to cover all the non-aligned groups. Basically all the smuggler, bounty hunter, pirate groups would operate and play much the same, the differences are really just cosmetic.

Ditto!

I say black sun, but they can call it pink moon if they want to, just get it out already.

I despise seeing all of these Rebel v/s Rebel battles which never happened with any frequency or import. They happen solely because this is a game and people need to have something to fight with.

Oh look Luke is fighting to the death with Han!

Oh but don't you mess up my Star Wars with a third faction you non cannon EU people you!

I don't think it would mess up the game necessarily.. I just dont think there is a need for it.. and FFG probably doesn't either, or they would have done it by now... you can make all the 3rd faction games you want with ships in the game right now... and the money they would make on a 3rd faction is probably minimal for them...

Like I have said.. if they were going to do it they would have done it already... it doesn't make sense to do it this late in the game..

Myself, I think it is a good idea and that FFG would do a good job with it, but I don't want a bunch of individual, small factions. Just a single "Fringer" faction to cover all the non-aligned groups. Basically all the smuggler, bounty hunter, pirate groups would operate and play much the same, the differences are really just cosmetic.

Ditto!

I say black sun, but they can call it pink moon if they want to, just get it out already.

I despise seeing all of these Rebel v/s Rebel battles which never happened with any frequency or import. They happen solely because this is a game and people need to have something to fight with.

Oh look Luke is fighting to the death with Han!

Oh but don't you mess up my Star Wars with a third faction you non cannon EU people you!

I don't think it would mess up the game necessarily.. I just dont think there is a need for it.. and FFG probably doesn't either, or they would have done it by now... you can make all the 3rd faction games you want with ships in the game right now... and the money they would make on a 3rd faction is probably minimal for them...

Like I have said.. if they were going to do it they would have done it already... it doesn't make sense to do it this late in the game..

Star Wars X-Wing is only a kid, it is not at all late in the game. Building up Epic and adding a third Pirate Faction with all of the super cool EU ships and all of the Bounty Hunters is a great way to make this wonderful product thrive for years to come.

All I'm saying is it isn't a sure bet for them.. could I be wrong.. of course..

If they do come out with one.. they won't get my money for it.. I don't see the beed for it and won't be jumping on that band wagon.. Joe, you can buy up all the ships I don't.. just remember I get 4 of each that comes out, unless it's a big or epic ship.. lol

All I'm saying is it isn't a sure bet for them.. could I be wrong.. of course..

If they do come out with one.. they won't get my money for it.. I don't see the beed for it and won't be jumping on that band wagon.. Joe, you can buy up all the ships I don't.. just remember I get 4 of each that comes out, unless it's a big or epic ship.. lol

You know I got you covered baby-brother!

Haha.. baby.. I just turned 50.. lol.. but I appreciate the cover brother.. lol

I think I would prefer dual faction ships, as others have said, mercenaries that can be used by either Rebel or Imperial, or if you must Rebel only pilots and Imperial only pilots.

Mercenaries don't fight for themselves, they fight for whomever pays them the most.

Doesn't have to be 'Black Sun' specific.

A Grey (Black being Imp and Red being Rebel) Pirate/Mercenary Z-95 kit with PS1 (Pirate) cards, PS2 or 3 (Merc) cards and maybe a Mercenary /Pirate captain and their respective base cards.

Or even a whole Mercenary Kit: Z-95, Firespray, YT-1300 and Y-Wing with the PS2,3 and 4 (Merc Captain/Special); And a Pirate Kit with the almost identical equipment at PS 1,2 and 3 with a Pirate Captain or two.

Make the faction colour Grey.

Therefore the Grey can work with either faction.

That would be my best guess.

I think I would prefer dual faction ships, as others have said, mercenaries that can be used by either Rebel or Imperial, or if you must Rebel only pilots and Imperial only pilots.

Mercenaries don't fight for themselves, they fight for whomever pays them the most.

Cross-faction pilots for existing ships and neutral pilots who can join either side seem like the better way to go than a third faction, especially something dumb like Black Sun. At least there'd be precedent for a Hutt Cartel faction, or a Mandolorian faction, or what have you, but Black Sun was a short-lived organization that didn't last even through the original trilogy, IIRC.

Haha.. baby.. I just turned 50.. lol.. but I appreciate the cover brother.. lol

So I am the baby...

I won't hold it against you.. lol