For named, naked pilots I have to agree that Turr is the tops. For the unammed, I'm actually using Royal Guards more than any other squint right now- PS6 for only 22 points is unbeatable for ne.

For named, naked pilots I have to agree that Turr is the tops. For the unammed, I'm actually using Royal Guards more than any other squint right now- PS6 for only 22 points is unbeatable for ne.

And PS6, two actions for 25 points. Mmm.

Named Naked is Turr and Lorrir getting honorable mention.

Turr:

1. For my action I'll choose to focus!

2. Shoot... spend focus if needed...

3. Now I get a free action... I'll choose Boost or BR

3.b, if equipt with PTL... I'll boost then activate PTL to BR!

I'm still confused how pilots don't know about this combo. It's the very first thing I did after getting the interceptor. It's still one of the most fun things to do in the entire game!

For a naked Interceptor Turr is tops although Jax will at least play nice with others.

Fel may have the highest PS but his ability really loses so much when the only natural stress is cause by K-turning. Without any upgrades Fel's only "trick" is that he could pull that K-turn and then pick up the Focus token to use when shooting or defending.

Turr's ability lets him arc dodge almost as well as some upgraded ships. Even if PtL is the "IT" upgrade for Interceptors you still see Turr run with VI at times just so he can shoot faster allowing him to move during the combat phase.

Carnor or Royal guard if naked. Now knowig the combination of Turr + PTL, sure I will start to include him on my lists!

So I am seeing a TON of Turr (which is very viable naked) and Carnor naked, since both their abilities do not need EPS to up their potential.

Am I the only one who sees Kir Kanos as viable, naked? I mean, that puts him at rolling as many dice at range 2-3 as a phantom with one granted auto hit. And, if necessary, an evade to knock him back down to normal squint 3 red dice if someone beats him to the shooting.

Turr, with Lorrir being a close second

So I am seeing a TON of Turr (which is very viable naked) and Carnor naked, since both their abilities do not need EPS to up their potential.

Am I the only one who sees Kir Kanos as viable, naked? I mean, that puts him at rolling as many dice at range 2-3 as a phantom with one granted auto hit. And, if necessary, an evade to knock him back down to normal squint 3 red dice if someone beats him to the shooting.

Depends. Kir's ability is great, but he's still fragile. Sure he can do good damage, but he's unlikely to finish a similar costed opponent off in one round of shooting, and is vulnerable to being one shotted in return.

Turr on the other hand has built-in free arc dodging, which can help keep him alive and in the fight longer.

Phennir, Lorrir or Kir.

So I am seeing a TON of Turr (which is very viable naked) and Carnor naked, since both their abilities do not need EPS to up their potential.

Am I the only one who sees Kir Kanos as viable, naked? I mean, that puts him at rolling as many dice at range 2-3 as a phantom with one granted auto hit. And, if necessary, an evade to knock him back down to normal squint 3 red dice if someone beats him to the shooting.

Kir is probably in the conversation, but it's sort of a weird conversation to be having and I think that's throwing people off (that, and the fact that half the people who have responded either didn't read or didn't understand the original post).

Interceptors just don't get taken naked. In a world where Push the Limit doesn't exist, Kir Kanos might be one of the better Interceptor pilots out there...but the Interceptor would probably be used even less than the TIE Advanced, because it's just not that great without Push.

So we're basically having a conversation about which Interceptor pilot would be best in a world where no Interceptor pilots would be that good.

So I am seeing a TON of Turr (which is very viable naked) and Carnor naked, since both their abilities do not need EPS to up their potential.

Am I the only one who sees Kir Kanos as viable, naked? I mean, that puts him at rolling as many dice at range 2-3 as a phantom with one granted auto hit. And, if necessary, an evade to knock him back down to normal squint 3 red dice if someone beats him to the shooting.

Kir is probably in the conversation, but it's sort of a weird conversation to be having and I think that's throwing people off (that, and the fact that half the people who have responded either didn't read or didn't understand the original post).

Interceptors just don't get taken naked. In a world where Push the Limit doesn't exist, Kir Kanos might be one of the better Interceptor pilots out there...but the Interceptor would probably be used even less than the TIE Advanced, because it's just not that great without Push.

So we're basically having a conversation about which Interceptor pilot would be best in a world where no Interceptor pilots would be that good.

Just adding on: Kir's effect is actually not bad. The reason Kir is one of the weaker interceptors because he can't take PtL. Seriously, if he had an ept I think he would be a lot more popular. Is he good without upgrades? well...most interceptors aren't

So I am seeing a TON of Turr (which is very viable naked) and Carnor naked, since both their abilities do not need EPS to up their potential.

Am I the only one who sees Kir Kanos as viable, naked? I mean, that puts him at rolling as many dice at range 2-3 as a phantom with one granted auto hit. And, if necessary, an evade to knock him back down to normal squint 3 red dice if someone beats him to the shooting.

Well if you insist that you must select a naked pilot to fill you squad for some reason; perhaps (but for 24 points I'd take Saber+PTL.) Just like Horsepire said.

As Kir has more that 2 attack and/or 2 defence dies, his ability is getting worse because focus is so great action.

So I am seeing a TON of Turr (which is very viable naked) and Carnor naked, since both their abilities do not need EPS to up their potential.

Am I the only one who sees Kir Kanos as viable, naked? I mean, that puts him at rolling as many dice at range 2-3 as a phantom with one granted auto hit. And, if necessary, an evade to knock him back down to normal squint 3 red dice if someone beats him to the shooting.

Kir is probably in the conversation, but it's sort of a weird conversation to be having and I think that's throwing people off (that, and the fact that half the people who have responded either didn't read or didn't understand the original post).

Interceptors just don't get taken naked. In a world where Push the Limit doesn't exist, Kir Kanos might be one of the better Interceptor pilots out there...but the Interceptor would probably be used even less than the TIE Advanced, because it's just not that great without Push.

So we're basically having a conversation about which Interceptor pilot would be best in a world where no Interceptor pilots would be that good.

The reasoning is to level the playing field between Kanos and the other named Squint pilots since he CANNOT take an EPS.

So the discussion is actually quite applicable to him, in comparison to other pilots.

As it stands, the only things that he can take with him are Modifications amd the Royal Guard Title.

I think "Fel's Wrath" and Tetran Cowell are seriously underused, upgraded or not.

Interceptors just don't get taken naked. In a world where Push the Limit doesn't exist, Kir Kanos might be one of the better Interceptor pilots out there...but the Interceptor would probably be used even less than the TIE Advanced, because it's just not that great without Push.

So we're basically having a conversation about which Interceptor pilot would be best in a world where no Interceptor pilots would be that good.

... Are we talking about the same ship? Sure, PTL is great on a Squint, and plays to its strengths, but it is hardly required. Swarm Tactics, Wingman, Daredevil, Marksmanship, Predator, Outmaneuver, Expose, and Opportunist work very well with them. Lone Wolf and Stay on Target are going to be great. Heck, Ruthlessness is going to be a good option, too.

Lone Wolf and maybe Ruthlessness can make a dent but I just don't see PTL coming off MOST interceptors that can take it any time soon.

Lone Wolf might see some use with Turr Phennir, especially if your local meta has a decent amount of sub-PS7.

I continuously get strong results with baseline Alpha Squadron Pilots. They do every bit as much damage as Soontir Fel, and it's not like you can block an Alpha. You don't need PtL to arc-dodge if dealing with the flanker costs your opponent more than they gain.