Hello,

I currently own 5 TIE fighters (4 from core, 1 expansion) and 3 TIE interceptors (1 from expansion, 3 from Imperial Aces).

I am on a budget and want to buy either the TIE fighter or TIE interceptor but I can't decide between the two. It seems like in the past TIE swarms were popular, but maybe TIE interceptors are the new meta because of Imperial Aces.

So, which combination is better to own for future Imperial builds?

• 6 TIE fighters and 3 TIE interceptors and 1 Lambda shuttle

OR

• 5 TIE fighters and 4 TIE interceptors and 1 Lambda shuttle?

Can anyone share your thoughts? Thanks!

What do you like playing?

6 tie swarm is good, but interceptors are more fun (IMO )

You know what you like more than we do.

Just plan on buying them all. You probably will anyway, just accept it and move on.

I now have 8 ties and 5 squints. And I kinda want more...

Quality, or Quantity?

Interceptors are almost superior to TIE fighters in every way. Much more green on the dial, the pack comes with PtL, and it has one of the most feared pilots in the game: Soontir Fel. The problem is cost. If you're dropping more than 18 points on a fighter it needs to be a fighter that you know is going to do wonders for you. Fel can.

Fighters are really for the filler for most imperial lists. You'll almost always see Holwrunner being used to buff a smaller TIE Fighter swarm, but some of the TIE pilots can be pretty interesting as well. Dark Curse and Backstabber are particularly valued among TIE Fighters.

I currently have 8 TIEs, 6 Interceptors (2 from Imp Aces). The most interceptors you're ever going to field is four, but I think competitive lists run with usually 3.

You're really never gonna run a good list with 4 interceptors currently. (I doubt SV will change it so much that those become viable.)

You're better off with 6 ties so youre closer to 8

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5 Ints is great fun though, for casual playing and for epic lists. its about 100 pts of Ints.

4 x royal guard w/ push the limit is a solid 4 ship squint build

Is there any reason it must be a tie interceptor or fighter?

Based on what you have, I'd suggest you don't need more of either. Based on what you could run, I'd suggest the 6th tie for more list possibilities. Based on what I love, if say get the interceptor.

I'd look into a tie bomber, defender or phantom (assuming all you have is the 5 ties, 3 ints and shuttle.)

I would try and find someone to share a starterbox with and then just get the 2 ties out of it and leave the rest to the person who wants the X-wing and extra's.

2 Ties for the price of one!

Buy a few defenders you'll thank me later.

^ this

I would not buy another Tie Int expansion. If you want more get another Imp Aces. A second TIE expansion for 6 seems more useful than a 4th Interceptor. But really, look at other ships too!

I also agree with the logic of buying somehing you don't have. The Phantom will give you a ship with a whole new play experience. Try it out!

If you are dead set on a Fighter or INT, it's really up to you. Neither choice is wrong.

Once you get 7-8 Fighters, then you don't really need to ever get more. Unless you play larger games, of course.

I would not buy another Tie Int expansion. If you want more get another Imp Aces. A second TIE expansion for 6 seems more useful than a 4th Interceptor. But really, look at other ships too!

I love your Sig mate

Especially that last line ;-)

One tie expansion is probably enough, if you want more ties get another starter.

If you really want a 4th squint a good build is 4 royal guards with ptl.

Though i recon 3 with a vader doom bus is a better build, has more staying power, but that's my opinion.

You could consider getting a Tie Advanced.........

*tumble weed*

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Anyone their??

Echo.... Echhhhooo

I would highly recommend getting either a Tie Defender or a Phantom.

Both give you new options

You could consider getting a Tie Advanced.........

*tumble weed*

..........

Anyone their??

Echo.... Echhhhooo

TIE Advanced = Vader

Vader = Awesome

29 points for 2 attack dice......not that awesome. Having two actions is cool though, shame he's not flying a bomber.

Vader is better on the shuttle

I'd go with one of the other ships personally. TUE phantom, Firespray-31, the upcoming VT-49 Decimator, TIE defender, they're all good standalone pieces that would go nicely with what you have.

Get you some Phantoms!!!! Cloaking devices cant go wrong. Get you a Phantom swarm. Might be interesting

I would definitely try branching out and getting something new. Judging by your sig, there's lots of new ships you could use. Bombers, Defenders, Phantoms...there's a whole world of stuff you're missing out on

I would recommend just saving your money if you can't decide eventually you will see something else that you might want instead or you will figure out which one you want and you probably will be happier than taking advice from random people on the internet

The ship people add to their growing collection will depend on what you need depending what you already have and what your going up against, so if you find your self taking on a YT-1300 or a YT - 2400 then you may need some stopping power like a phantom or a Defender but you my not be comfortable spending nearly half your 100pts on one ship then a extra Interceptor will help as its fast, maneuverable and have better fire power then a fighter also the royal guard are worth their points when escorting the shuttle.

going what the OP has already hes better of going for something new like the defender or save up and get the firespray - 31