I figure most are using generic pilot ion builds.

Does any have a favorite build for non generic pilots?

Or do you prefer the generic ion?

Right now, I like Kavil + Blaster Turret + R4 Agromech (optionally, + VI since I haven't found any other EPT that really works well with him) and Kavil + Veteran Instincts + Autoblaster Turret + Unhinged Astromech + Engine Upgrade.

I also like Drea Renthal a lot, but she doesn't work well with Blaster Turrets at all, and the stress tokens she tends to accumulate mean she can't use Engine Upgrade very well either. So she works best with the Ion Cannon Turret and, preferably, R4-B11.

I usually use the Syndicate Thug as a carrier for the BTL-A4 title (with Ion Cannon Turret and either Unhinged Astromech or R4 Agromech).

And last but not least, bombs are great fun, too. I like Proximity Mines on the low-PS guys (because you can often lay them out before your opponent's ships move), and Seismic Charges for the high-ps ones.

I prefer generics with Autocannon Turrets and BTL-A4.

Screw 1-damage attacks.

Kavil, do or die. He might be a tad expensive but if you can sneak him into R1 with an ABT you're golden.

Kavil is my boiiiiiii.

Favorite new pilot of the expansion bar none. It's so great to fly him alongside a ship that's trying to hit him, staying out of their arc, and keeping them out of yours as well. I used the Blaster Turret + Agromech + VI to great effect in a tourney. You can also go the Unhinged + PtL + Engine upgrade + Autoblaster for a very expensive variation, though I'd rather try that Autoblaster build with VI instead of PTL.

I don't like the title card on Scum Y-Wings, it'd be fine on a generic I guess but it works much better with a nice Rebel Ion build, or just punishing people with Horton at Range 2.

I also like Drea Renthal a lot, but she doesn't work well with Blaster Turrets at all, and the stress tokens she tends to accumulate mean she can't use Engine Upgrade very well either. So she works best with the Ion Cannon Turret and, preferably, R4-B11.

A Flechette Torpedo or two and Unhinged allow her to shoot and destress as well.