New Raider preview focusing on TIE Advanced is up

By Danthrax, in X-Wing

The Academy's Finest

https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2015/5/4/the-academys-finest/

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The maneuver chart for a standard TIE Advanced (left) shown alongside a chart that illustrates the maneuvers that Juno Eclipse can execute (right).

Kinda sucks that you can't technically change a 3 bank or 3 turn into a 4 bank or 4 turn with Juno. (Or can you? Homemade 4-speed maneuver template time!)

Edited by Danthrax

Juno is pretty **** good.

"The Imperial Raider Expansion Pack is on its way to retailers everywhere."

hmmmmm

24 points for 2 guaranteed crits per turn.

Sign me up for Colzet.

So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

Gonna say no because there is no template for it but yes it can be read like that.

So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

I guess so, you'll need to lay the 5 down then add a 1 template to that. Not sure if that will be legal. She'll need a FAQ ruling. Imagine her with SoT. You can pick a 2 straight and turn that into any 1, 2, and 3 speed maneuver.... Dayum!

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So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

so it would seem.

The FAQ will probably state that you are restricted to existing templates, so no 4 turns and 6 speeds. The restriction on speed one minimum is so that you don't green stop.....

"The Imperial Raider Expansion Pack is on its way to retailers everywhere."

hmmmmm

Nah. Unless the raider comes with actual sublight engines.

The template can exist from another not as fun flight path system game, or more easily you just put a 1 on the end of a 5. Also, I do think all of those templates exist in the Attack Wing game system. Maybe I should buy the cheap template set made by Wizkids for D&D Attack Wing... :mellow: :huh: :o :( :rolleyes: -_- <_<

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Colzet was pretty much made for Fire Control System. Seems pretty good.

So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

I'm much more excited about the 1 turns.

So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

so it would seem.

No- FFG, anticipating some confusion, has listed Juno's updated maneuver dial, as seen below and in the original post.

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The template can exist from another not as fun flight path system game, or more easily you just put a 1 on the end of a 5.

Yeah but there's no 4 bank? The answer is no, she can't to a 6 straight, as indicated in the article where it says she get's access to 4 new maneuvers.

I like all of these abilities to be honest, can't wait to take em for a spin.

One thing to note on Colzet is the lack of a range restriction. Acquire a target lock and later you can do the card flip from the other side of the table if you feel like it.

So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

If you look at the graphic the answer is no. I would be willing to bet they limit you to possible maneuvers.

She is easily the best one previewed. She and Vader will see a LOT of play.

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Say, do you see a straight 6 on Junos chart?

So, Juno can do a 6 straight?

I'm much more excited about the 1 turns.

Yeah, the 1 turns and 1 straight are very good additions to the TIE Advanced dial. Juno's gonna get played just for that fact, let alone the whole maneuver-changing shenanigans.

Lookin' good, but I was hoping for a preview of some upgrades. Those pilots look nasty.

One thing to note on Colzet is the lack of a range restriction. Acquire a target lock and later you can do the card flip from the other side of the table if you feel like it.

Hence Jendon + Title next to him ... but somebody had to do some damage first.

I like them all!

GJ, FFG.

This is giving imperial players a lot of new options. :D

Expect to see a fair number of Advanced+Jendon lists as TL becomes such a big deal for the ATC.

They will have to put a FAQ out immediately, or the rules-as-written-lawyers (RAWLs for short) will say that all the 4-turns, 4-banks, and 6-straights are perfectly legal based on the wording on her card. Unless there is some clarification in the rules set that comes with the Raider.