So the question now is, is this the only Epic Imperial we're getting? If it is, that's fine. But if there's more, I guarantee it will be a bigger one.

Why would they get a smaller ship? There no real design slot between the Decimator and the Raider now. A support ship? Lamba's all over that. I highly doubt there will be another big box Imperial release. At least not until Wave 6 get theirs.

It is a little difficult to say in what way the design space is used, because we don't know what exactly the Raider does yet.

So.. since everyone is talking about the advanced targeting computer, none have mentioned 8 round dials that have ship stats on them. And a picture of a 6 winged ship. I wonder what they are? Mines? Missile droids fighters?

I was wondering the same thing!!

The Raider is the same size as the Tantive 4, 150m.

There is still plenty of space to make a ship the fits in the 60m-120m range as the second imperial ship

Why solar panels though. Let's run a poll. Does that look dumb or not?

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Technically, aren't all the "solar panels" on Imp ships really 'Cooling Panels' for weapons and engines!?!? Hence, they seem reasonable given the purpose of this ship!

Well, now at least I'll have a reason to "want" to play an epic game. One huge ship vs a swarm did not ring any "this is fun" bells in my mind, but 2 huge ships clashing against each other with fighters scrambling left and right... now that's something I want to see (and particpate in)!

I need to brush up on my Imperial Officer quotes.

"You may fire when ready."

"Intensify forward firepower, I don't want anything to get through."

"Good. Our first catch of the day."

"We only need to keep them from escaping."

Edit: Ninjad. By several hours. Fail.

I will definitely be getting this ship and then making a custom model of it in 1:270 scale with the wings on!!! The wings are what make the ship look so awesome. The only thing I think it needs is two shield generator domes above the bridge but it still looks perfect with out them! Well done FFG, WELL DONE indeed!

Just read the announcement. Very cool. Love how they got us something that looked like a mini-Star Destroyer without destroying scale. Also liked the fix on the TIE Advanced - makes the TIE Advanced stronger offensively without making it OP.

The more I look at it the more I love it!

I need to brush up on my Imperial Officer quotes.

"You may fire when ready."

"Intensify forward firepower, I don't want anything to get through."

"Good. Our first catch of the day."

"We only need to keep them from escaping."

I think you overestimate their chances.

Why solar panels though. Let's run a poll. Does that look dumb or not?

Technically, aren't all the "solar panels" on Imp ships really 'Cooling Panels' for weapons and engines!?!? Hence, they seem reasonable given the purpose of this ship!

They look dumb regardless of what they are.

Why?

Because they almost entirely obstruct the rear firing arcs.

They look dumb regardless of what they are.

Why?

Because they almost entirely obstruct the rear firing arcs.

Can you point out where the panels restrict the firing arcs?

Everywhere.

So the only question I have is ...

Does a "single" huge ship (ignoring the included TIE Advanced) constitute Wave 7?

Everywhere.

The only blind spot is straight behind the engines, there are no panels there.

So the only question I have is ...

Does a "single" huge ship (ignoring the included TIE Advanced) constitute Wave 7?

No.

Everywhere.

I think he is missing the point that the ship is LARGE and will have anti-fighter TURRETS covering arcs of fire, hence able to hit craft even in front of the panels...

I was sleeping when that was published.... but I felt a disturbance in the force that woke me up.... As if thousands of Maareks cried in Joy....

Currently we have the CR90 @ 3 Epic points and GR-75 @ 2 Epic points.

Its a safe bet to assume the Imperial Raider will be @ 3 Epic points also since its the same size of CR90 @ 150m.

I'm going to guess they will make a 2 Epic point ship for the imperials and based on the Epic Tourney rules I can see them making 1 Epic point ships for all factions. I can see the Gozanti coming in @ 1 Epic point and The Hounds Tooth for scum.

Scum's 3 Epic point ship makes the most sense to be the Star Jewel since its @ 160m and would bring Jabba into space battles.

Epic battles is now getting to be super exciting. There is a lot of possibilities for ships too if they open the design space for 1 Epic point ships @ the 50-70m range( Rogue Shadow, Gozanti, Hounds Tooth, Lady Luck, Ghost).

Continuing along -

Updated:
So upgrade cards visible from left to right.
Top row:
Adv targeting comp x4
Adv title x4
Cluster missiles
Concussion Missile
- X2
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Tarkin
Adm ozzel
Emp palatine

Bottom row:
Single turbolaser x2
Ion cannon battery x4
Quad laser cannons x2
Engineering Team
Sensor Team
Tibanna gas supplies
Engine booster
Backup shield generator
Comms booster
3x raider titles

Yep, that is definately palpatine, no one else wears a robe like that!

i wonder what he will do?

not share your optimistic appraisal.

The Raider is the same size as the Tantive 4, 150m.

There is still plenty of space to make a ship the fits in the 60m-120m range as the second imperial ship

Hell, the Decimator sort of fits into that space rather nicely. Assuming the Raider is costed at the same scale as the Tantive, you could put one Raider and five Patrol Leaders into an Epic squad and have 10 points left for a couple of upgrades.

Yep, that is definately palpatine, no one else wears a robe like that!

i wonder what he will do?

not share your optimistic appraisal.

Be afraid the shield generator will be fully operational when your friends arrive.

Yep, that is definately palpatine, no one else wears a robe like that!

i wonder what he will do?

not share your optimistic appraisal.

Be afraid the shield generator will be fully operational when your friends arrive.

He might also wonder if your feelings on this matter are clear.

Yep, that is definately palpatine, no one else wears a robe like that!

i wonder what he will do?

not share your optimistic appraisal.

Be afraid the shield generator will be fully operational when your friends arrive.

Nah, I think it'll only be quite operational.

Palpatine

All friendly ships may perform an extra free action during the activation phase.

We shall redouble our efforts.