Ever since the cards were spoiled ive been very Decimator-centric. Ive built list after list using this ship and I cant wait to try it out. Unfortunately I could not make it to gen-con so I will have to wait a month or two for the ship to hit my table (otherwise I would just fly these to see what I like better) I was hoping to get some advice on these lists, are they viable? which do you like better? and any tweeks? my favorite threads on this forum are about different build ideas and I thank you in advance for any help/advice!

Note: So im not placing a ridiculous amount of lists here im using what I think will be my go-to Decemator.

1) *** Alternately, change the X4 TIES for Night beast, backstabber, and dark curse

- Decemator - Commander Kenkirk, Ysanne Isard, Tactical Jammer

- TIE Fighter - Academy Pilot X4

2)

- Decemator - Commander Kenkirk, Ysanne Isard.

- TIE Interceptor - Soontir Fel, PTL

- TIE Fighter - Night Beast

3) *** Alternately, change night beast into a royal guard pilot with PTL in exchange for most of the upgrades.

- Decemator - Commander Kenkirk, Ysanne Isard, Tactician, Rebel Captive, Seismic Charges, Hull Upgrade

- Lambda Shuttle - Omicorp Group Shuttle, Darth Vader

- TIE Fighter - Night Beast

4)

- Decemator - Commander Kenkirk, Ysanne Isard.

- Firespray - Bounty Hunter, Recon Specialist

- TIE Fighter - Obsidian Squadron Pilot

5)

- Decemator - Commander Kenkirk, Ysanne Isard, Rebel Captive, tactician

- Decemator - Patrol Leader, tactician, tactician

Those are my 5 favorite builds ive come up with to pair with Commander Kenkirk. Im also interested in if you think PTL on him his a good idea (I figure he will almost always want to do a slow green move anyways, and focus/TL every turn is huge offensively) or if you have any other ideas I welcome them

Edit: removed PTL, I now have 3 extra points on each build

My initial thought is I would try to pair up with a Sigma+Stygian+Recon and Howlrunner+Swarm or Mauler+Swarm...

If you're going Ysanne, remember that you will not get that free evade action if you stress yourself from ptl, or from the title.

PTL doesn't work with Isard, and you don't want to stress the large ship. Also, you need Gunner to make your investment worthwhile. Vader is also an auto include so you can easily crush any Interceptors/Phantoms/A-wings around.

Kenkirk+ Lonewolf + Vader+ Gunner + Isard 58

OGP 21

OGP 21

36 HP. Shuttles block and joust, Kenkirk flies at range 3 and takes potshots.

Kenkirk + Predator + Vader/Reb Cap + Isard + Engine 63

3x Academy 36

Same principle as Fat Han, now with more hp and potential burst.

My favorite so far.

99p

### TIE Phantom (44pts)

- **PS 7 - •"Whisper" (44pts)**

Advanced Cloaking Device (4pts), Fire-Control System (2pts), Gunner (5pts), Veteran Instincts (1pts)

### VT-49 Decimator (55pts)

- **PS 6 - •Commander Kenkirk† (55pts)**

Determination (1pts), Gunner (5pts), Tactical Jammer† (1pts), •Ysanne Isard† (4pts)

Maybe a nice cab?

I disagree with the idea that you want to do slow greens with the Decimator. With zero green dice, it seems like you may be better served trying to stay out of arcs or maintaining range, while you use that turret to maintain your assault.

Heh I did not consider the order of play. Alright push the limit is out, what are some better EPTs for the ship?

My favorite so far.

99p

### TIE Phantom (44pts)

- **PS 7 - •"Whisper" (44pts)**

Advanced Cloaking Device (4pts), Fire-Control System (2pts), Gunner (5pts), Veteran Instincts (1pts)

### VT-49 Decimator (55pts)

- **PS 6 - •Commander Kenkirk† (55pts)**

Determination (1pts), Gunner (5pts), Tactical Jammer† (1pts), •Ysanne Isard† (4pts)

I do like this, though I've never been big on gunner personally, I usually use weapons engineer for my phantoms. But it does sound like fun

On that double decimator list you need a 3rd tactician on the patrol leader, incase the people you play with don't hate you enough

Predator or Gunner seems a good idea, or Expose even but I wouldn't use that without some form of reroll or focus as well.

Predator or Gunner seems a good idea, or Expose even but I wouldn't use that without some form of reroll or focus as well.

I agree I've been placing predator on them instead for now

On that double decimator list you need a 3rd tactician on the patrol leader, incase the people you play with don't hate you enough

Friends are over-rated. Go with the extra Tactician.