I think I've decided on my list for an Escalation tourney on Saturday:
Round 1 (60 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot
Round 2 (90 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Round 3 (120 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot w/HLC
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Backstabber
Round 4 (150 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot w/HLC
1x Delta Squadron Pilot
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Backstabber
Thoughts?
I like it. 3 Defenders in a list should draw your opponent's focus away from the lowly Obsidians and Backstabber. Though for the 30 points your spending on the naked Delta, you could put a Sigma Phantom in there with ACD and VI. Then your opponent really has 3 separate threats that it needs to deal with - The TIE's, The Defenders, and a Phantom. All 3 components are deadly on their own, and forcing your opponent to divide his attention allows your other components an opportunity to attack him where he leasts expects it.
This what I ran last escalation:
1st
5x Academy TIE
+
2nd
1x Academy TIE, Howlrunner
+
3rd
OGP shuttle, engine upgrade, gunner
+
4th
OGP shuttle, engine upgrade, gunner
3-1, lost very first game. Just could not hit nor evade to save my life.
Edited by DoubleNot7I like it. 3 Defenders in a list should draw your opponent's focus away from the lowly Obsidians and Backstabber. Though for the 30 points your spending on the naked Delta, you could put a Sigma Phantom in there with ACD and VI. Then your opponent really has 3 separate threats that it needs to deal with - The TIE's, The Defenders, and a Phantom. All 3 components are deadly on their own, and forcing your opponent to divide his attention allows your other components an opportunity to attack him where he leasts expects it.
Umm...Sigmas can't take EPTs.
I think I've decided on my list for an Escalation tourney on Saturday:
Round 1 (60 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot
Round 2 (90 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Round 3 (120 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot w/HLC
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Backstabber
Round 4 (150 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot w/HLC
1x Delta Squadron Pilot
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Backstabber
Thoughts?
I like it as well. Not sure how to adjust it in your list but if you could get a Bounty Hunter in place of the 3rd Delta, that definitely gives a different threat your opponents needs to deal with.
This what I ran last escalation:
1st
5x Academy TIE
+
2nd
1x Academy TIE, Howlrunner
+
3rd
OGP shuttle, engine upgrade, gunner
+
4th
OGP shuttle, engine upgrade, gunner
3-1, lost very first game. Just could not hit nor evade to save my life.
Sounds similar to the last escalation tourney list i ran. I chose to follow Standard Imperial Doctrine and fly as many ships as possible.
1st - 5 Academy Pilot TIEs
2nd - Add 1 Academy Pilot TIE and Howlrunner.(TIE)
3rd - Add 1 Academy Pilot TIE (now at max 8 TIEs) and 1 Scimitar Bomber, 2 points remaining
4th - Add 2 Scimitar Bombers.
I expected to run into Super Falcons and was not disappointed - played 1 in each of the first 3 rounds. I outnumbered my opponents ships in every round: 5 to 2 in round 1, 7 to 2 in round 2, 9 to 3 in round 3, and 11 to 7 in round 4. Lost a total of 6 ships between all 4 rounds - all Academy Pilots. Lost 1 in round 1, 3 in round 2, 1 in round 3 and 1 in round 4.
Although I will say flying that many ships gave me a major headache by the end of round 4.
Lee
I think I've decided on my list for an Escalation tourney on Saturday:
Round 1 (60 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot
Round 2 (90 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Round 3 (120 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot w/HLC
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Backstabber
Round 4 (150 Points)
2x Delta Squadron Pilot w/HLC
1x Delta Squadron Pilot
2x Obsidian Squadron Pilot w/TC
Backstabber
Thoughts?
I like it as well. Not sure how to adjust it in your list but if you could get a Bounty Hunter in place of the 3rd Delta, that definitely gives a different threat your opponents needs to deal with.
If i just got another Obsidian instead of Backstabber i could do that...and I do love Firesprays...
I like it. 3 Defenders in a list should draw your opponent's focus away from the lowly Obsidians and Backstabber. Though for the 30 points your spending on the naked Delta, you could put a Sigma Phantom in there with ACD and VI. Then your opponent really has 3 separate threats that it needs to deal with - The TIE's, The Defenders, and a Phantom. All 3 components are deadly on their own, and forcing your opponent to divide his attention allows your other components an opportunity to attack him where he leasts expects it.
Umm...Sigmas can't take EPTs.
D'oh!
You're right of course.. Either way, with or without the EPT, The Sigma is still a threat. In that case, swap out VI for Intelligence Agent.