Looking for comments on which list for a new player. Trying to keep it simple so I can get the feel of the maneuvering and still be effective and survivable.

Delta Squadron (Defender) 30, ion cannon 3

Delta squadron (Defender) 30, ion cannon 3

Soontir Fel (interceptor) 27, ptl 3, shield upgrade 4

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Delta Squadron (Defender) 30, hlc 7, hull upgrade 3

Delta squadron (Defender) 30, hlc 7, hull upgrade 3

Dark Curse (Tie) 16, shield upgrade 4

In list one, I like the fact that at least one pilot has a higher ps. And having two ion cannons opens options vs. small and large ships. In the second list, they hit harder and should survive longer. But the options are a bit more limited, especially with the lower pilot skills.

The second almost looks like the Jonus Brothers which is Captain Jonus and two HLC equipped Defenders with 4 points left for upgrades. Stay back and pound the enemy accurate with HLC fire.

Jones has a nice ability, but I don't own a tie bomber.

Looking for comments on which list for a new player. Trying to keep it simple so I can get the feel of the maneuvering and still be effective and survivable.

Delta Squadron (Defender) 30, ion cannon 3

Delta squadron (Defender) 30, ion cannon 3

Soontir Fel (interceptor) 27, ptl 3, shield upgrade 4

This is almost exactly the same as a list I use, except I take hull upgrade instead of shield for Soontir. I feel the shield doesn't offer much benefit since I've never had the very first damage taken actually be a crit (although now Murphy is going to make me pay for saying that). Also, at 99 points, you get to ensure initiative choice in your favour (usually wanting to go last) since I find ppl are going the full 100 pts more so now than before (ymmv).