With the new S&V coming out, I am really liking the idea of the HAWK.

I have used it a couple times and seen it used a lot. it doesn't seem to be worth it.

but with S&V I am a little excited about the ship

I already loved the ship, personally. And the new love being shown to it is making me smile.

Yeah, I'm really excited for this ships new role in the scum faction.

Told you guys it's awesome.

Roark has always been a sleeper IMO. He has become even better in this meta that favors some high PS.

Does it count if I've always liked the HWK and am excited about continuing to run it?

I have always liked the hwk jan ors with millineum falcon and either a wing or lately z95 I have recon specialist mildy crow and blaster turret on her and han with just title and push the limits. Then z 95 scout ion pulse missile won a lot of games with that build

If only they could add something that makes it more maneuverable even comparable to a ywing would be fine. As it stands you've gotta pump some points into it to make it decent IMO. Some people like it but I'm not a fan even with the the new scum and villainy. I havnt passed judgement yet tho so I will have to wait and see what some of the new upgrades will be.

I have a "sneaking" suspicion that these ships will be better than the Rebel versions.

I have a "sneaking" suspicion that these ships will be better than the Rebel versions.

According to the designers in the team covenant interview at Gencon, the Scum HWK pilots are all about debuffs and messing with enemy ships.

It sounds fun, but also possibly more situational and less in your control. But we will see!

I've had renewed respect for the HWK recently.

I totally misjudged how good blaster cannon, mouldy crow and the pilot with the ability to stack up focus tokens would be.

Really gave me a hard time going with my pre battle plan and had to wing a new one mid game.

Rebel HWKs are also really good. Especially since the 3 ship list is resurging in both popularity and viability with some new upgrades, you might want to play around and see what you can do.

All hawk, all the time! Last few games I ran a 3 hawk list and it was glorious! As disappointed as I am about S&V, I am interested to see what they do with it.

I have a "sneaking" suspicion that these ships will be better than the Rebel versions.

Based on the recent designers interview, yeah I am sure they are going to be great. They will be like the Rebel Transports, which are awesome, in that they can mess with the enemy ships around them. I am rather happy about this.

*raises hand*

I have a "sneaking" suspicion that these ships will be better than the Rebel versions.

According to the designers in the team covenant interview at Gencon, the Scum HWK pilots are all about debuffs and messing with enemy ships.

It sounds fun, but also possibly more situational and less in your control. But we will see!

You mean like Jax's ability?

I think it might actually be less situational than Katarn, Jan and Roark, because if either of those is in a 1 on 1 scenario (last two ships remaining), the ability is useless. A de-buffer might be in it element in 1 on 1.

I gave it a second thought after someone smoked everyone with one where I am from at the indeer torny. I like running the following,

2 z95

2 A-Wings (retro)

2 Hwks

Total is (86)

Now you can do a couple of different things with 14 points.

A-2x Blaster Turret (8pts), Recon Specialist (6pts)

B-2x Ion Turrets (10pts) 1x ion pulse

C-2x Blaster Turret (10pts) 2x Ion pulse (6pts)

A 6 Ship rebel is nothing to laugh at.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Hawk.

Wonderful support ship....

I think the real question is "who out there that didn't like the Blaster Turret..."

Love the HWK and will probably love the new one more. My lists are all about screwing with the other guy always. Carnor and phantoms with jammers is one of my favorite lists right now. It does occur to me that the scum faction are getting 2 turret ships right of the bat. I can't wait to see how they make them more control oriented. I'm hoping for something like ships beginning or ending a green move within range 2 of the Named HWK don't clear stress. Stick it out there with its turret and laugh manically as they are stuck looking the wrong way because they can't clear stress.

My first ever tournament list featured Garven, Biggs and Kyle. It was a sweet list and I came 2nd, only just missing out on the top spot. Kyle was the star in every round. That ship will always have a special place for me, and the thought of it getting some TLC makes me a very happy X-Winger.

I own 3 HWK-290 and have favorite squads that run 1 of the named pilots, each. I entered 2 of those lists in separate vassal tournaments and did ok with them (went into the elimination rounds).

I love the HWK and was glad to make the cut into the top 64 with Kyle, Dutch, Garven, and a bandit.

I think the real question is "who out there that didn't like the Blaster Turret..."

Love the HWKs but still hate the Blaster turret.

I love the HWK and was glad to make the cut into the top 64 with Kyle, Dutch, Garven, and a bandit.

Was that your white/blue one I saw at the table? I knew I saw a second hawk floating around the top 64, but only saw it in passing.