so for my next tournament list I'm debating whether to take 3 tie fighters or a tie defender and which of the below lists to take.

list 1:

royal guard pilot with push the limit+royal guard tile+hull upgrade+shield upgrade x2

academy pilots x 3

list 2:

royal guard pilot with push the limit+royal guard tile+hull upgrade+targeting computer x2

Rexler Brath with predator

list 3:

royal guard pilot with push the limit+hull upgrade x2

Rexler Brath with predator+ion cannon

Tell me what you guys think.

I like the last one. A lot. I think Predator + Ion Cannon on Rexler is going to take a lot of ships by surprise. Dealing a face up card off of ion damage is so fun!

I'm assuming your tournament is not highly competitive or meta-assumptive.

Rexler is easier to use by far, but the 3 APs do much more work imo. blocking decloak lanes and blocking in general.

Not a fan of Royals in non-casual games.

Also, Autothrusters really really really help Interceptors vs turrets. Too bad we have to wait for a few months.

I recently ran 2x RGP w Push the Limit + TC and I found that most of the time I was either boosting and barrel rolling to get out of firing lanes, or focus + evade because I didn't know if the enemy ships would have me in their sights.

Based on that, I would recommend

Don't worry about Targetting Computer. Given your squishiness, you'll need your actions for defense.

Don't worry about RGP. Use Sabers instead, you won't notice the difference.

2x Sabers w Push the Limit, Stealth Device (54)

So you can spend 46 on Rex

Or you can get the 3 TIEs for 36 and then add some upgrades.

I'd suggest Howlrunner, with Hull upgrade and Determination + 2 TIE's.

Aww, I thought this was a topic about imperial aces 2 with the tie defender :/