Defensive List

5 x Prototype ( Refit and Autothrusters)

1 x Prototype ( Refit )

Offensive List

5 x Green Sqd ( Predator )

Came up with this after playing Preston Store Champs at weekend and seeing lots 2 big ship lists.

comments welcome.

I think I'd roll with the offense list. Have to find that happy balance of offense and defense and with only 2 attack dice you need something to help boost that damage.

I've tried all A-wing lists a few times. They're good against most builds but they struggle HARD against phantoms - especially Echo. Similar to Tie Fighters, you are hamstrung by a low PS. While you have better maneuverability than a TIE, you also have less numbers to spread out and block decloaks. Against Echo, blocking decloaks are all but impossible. Compounding this is the fact that even if you DO get a shot, 2 attack is very very unlikely to get through 4 agility.

That said, A-Wings are quite good against big ships (especially if you're good at blocking) and can hold their own against mid-numbers small ship builds (I've never flown them against another swarm), so if you're confident that phantoms won't be a factor, I'd say go for it.

Used the Defensive list last night versus 2 x fully loaded Aggressor ( B+D ) and got a win, lost 4 ships mind. Autothrusters dragged the game out a lot and the IG2000 has a great dial for getting out of troublr. Got the first one early on but took while to catch the second.