I've been tinkering with this list for a long time, and I like the bare bones of it.
That's 76 points of the squadron. What I would love to see is some input on how to best use those last 24 points. Gold Squadron with Ion Turret and R2 Astromech? Two Bandits? Something else I'm missing? Help me out, everybody!
Two Bandits. Maximizes Etahn's ability, and gives you maximum arc coverage.
Edited by PhantomFODouble bandits for sure. Just keep Etahn behind the pack and take evade on the way in.
Two Bandits. Maximizes Etahn's ability, and gives you maximum arc coverage.
That's my typical formation, but I've found I have trouble hunting Phantoms in this set up. The Y-Wing gives me the same out of health to chew through, but adds a turret option. But yeah, the two Bandits are my default setting. Glad I'm not the only one who sees the value there!
With so many dice and so many ships I wouldn't be afraid to bank them all hard into a flanking phantom. You have enough dice to get through and enough ships to deal with their primary force afterwards.
With so many dice and so many ships I wouldn't be afraid to bank them all hard into a flanking phantom. You have enough dice to get through and enough ships to deal with their primary force afterwards.
Not a bad strategy. I guess I just need practice with it. I like how durable and dangerous the five ships are, just haven't had much luck with Phantoms. Darn, I guess I'll have to get in a few Vassal games at work this weekend. 
2 tie fighters ;-p
Alright, rather than start a new thread, I thought I'd just recycle this one, keep the internet green space nice and tidy. My first tournament is coming up, and I was wondering how I should finish out this list. It's gonna be 2x Proto A-Wings with Chaardans, with Keyan + PTL + HLC + Engine Upgrade + FCS. If my math is right that is 75 points. Would you go with Gold + ICT + R2 at 24 points for board control, or Biggs at 25 points to keep Keyan alive a bit longer?
Biggs. Kenyans got a gigantic red target painted oh his head. Although wih the prototypes they don't fly in formation so well so maybe not depends f on how you want to fly it. FYI, Keyan with enhanced scopes is good, guaranteed you get to move without bumping and this take actions to stress.
2 tie fighters ;-p
You son of a fish I came here to make that joke!
As revenge I'll teach your kid it's a small world after all and you can enjoy that all day everyday till they are five.
FCS on blues
PTL on Ethan, along with EU and R2 unit
Roark + ion turret. Otherwise, good luck against ACD Phantoms.
I run the exact same list too, except that I used Rookies instead of Blues so I could squeeze a Swarm Tactic onto EatingABoat
Etahn needs some upgrades. 32 points is a big investment so you should spend some more to protect it. One of the more popular builds is Advanced Sensors, Push the Limit and R2 Astromech. Focus-> Push-> Evade before you show your dial, then do a green move to clear the stress you just gave yourself. Gives him a lot more survivability.
Then you can take a Z95 and a few upgrades for your B-Wings (like FCS).
Or you can throw lots of upgrades on your B-Wings / upgrade one to a named pilot.
Edited by Rividius