Intimidation build

By heykidoverthere, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I wanted to utilize Intimidation with BSPs, but i dont know how to best do it. Currently I've toyed with 5 BSP + Intimidation and Howlrunner + Swarm tactics.

I am open for any ideas, doesnt even need to stay with those ships or pilots, just want a cool way to utilize that EPT really.

The best way to get use out of intimidation is Arvel Crynyd. Actually the best way to get use out of it would be a generic ship with EPT & sensor slot, so you can run it with Enhanced Scopes (barrel roll too would be a nice plus). But no such ship exists (yet?).

The problem with your tactic is the black's Pilot Skill makes it problematic to get consistent bumping. It might work if you practice with it, but ultimately I don't think you need more than 2, since its unlikely you will be getting more bumps than that.

2 BSP's w/ intimidation + naked Howlrunner = 50 pts. Half your list. That lets you still run a wide variety of things.

Examples:

Full Swarm: 4 Academies (+ swarm tactics on Howlrunner)

Decimator: Patrol Leader w/ Vader and perhaps Isanne Isard & either Hull upgrade or something on Howlrunner

Elite Flanker: Whisper w/ VI, FCS, gunner & ACD (+6 points for upgrades on howlie and possible initiative bid)

You can roll a Green Squadron Pilot with Intimidation. With the Refit, it's 19 points and pilot skill 3. Outside the blockers, it's going to move before anyone else.