So I'm trying to decide between the following two lists, and im not even sure they are optimal, so any help and advice is appreciated

Rebel (100pts)

Dash Rendar(36), Outrider(5), Heavy Laser Canon(7)

Blue Squadron Pilot(22), Shield Upgrade(4)

Blue Squadron Pilot(22), Shield Upgrade(4)

or

Imperial (100pts)

Rear Admiral Chiranaeu(46), Mara Jade(3), Rebel Captive(3), Expose(4)

Howlrunner(18), Swarm Tactics(2)

Academy Pilot(12)

Academy Pilot(12)

so thoughts, ideas, improvements ( if it helps I have at least 1 of every release except for the epic ships)

Cheers

Ash

In the first list I'd drop the Shield Upgrades on the B-Wings as there are many better choices for those points. The SU lets the B ignore one more hit but it is easy enough to hit but how often will that save you or be better than a Hull Upgrade? There are a lot of options once you gain that 8 points back including Advanced Sensors on the Bs or an Engine Upgrade on Dash.

With the second you really need to take a look at Expose. The Decimator may be the best ship for it but are those 4 points and action cost going going to produce more damage than other alternative? I'm also thinking that Mara and the Captive are at odds with each other although which is better depends on the metagame; Mara can't double stress someone the captive has already stressed.

In the first list I'd drop the Shield Upgrades on the B-Wings as there are many better choices for those points. The SU lets the B ignore one more hit but it is easy enough to hit but how often will that save you or be better than a Hull Upgrade? There are a lot of options once you gain that 8 points back including Advanced Sensors on the Bs or an Engine Upgrade on Dash.

Can't agree more engine and ptl on dash does a lot for getting you out of range one

With the second you really need to take a look at Expose. The Decimator may be the best ship for it but are those 4 points and action cost going going to produce more damage than other alternative? I'm also thinking that Mara and the Captive are at odds with each other although which is better depends on the metagame; Mara can't double stress someone the captive has already stressed.

If you are really stuck to expose (I am) Meta pending lose Rebel or Mara depending if you are looking at swarms or a lot of two ship lists in your area, and then add Experimental Interface. This works really well, unless you have a rebel control list to deal with, other wise just make sure howl runner soaks up stress given by rebel captive.