I really love Maarek Stele’s Ability. And soon the Raider will be out with a bunch or goodies for the Tie Advanced.

The question is, "How would you equip Maarek Stele to maximize his aliblty?"

Predator + ATC. That's it.

Lots of options, really, but all he needs is an Advanced Targeting Computer and he's good to go. You'll want a way to maximize his action economy, so either Predator or Push the Limit could work (depending on how you feel about the greens on the Advanced dial).

An interesting trick for him might be Decoy, since he has a nice high pilot skill but his ability means he likes to bat clean-up.

Probably Advanced Targeting Computer + Calculating. Go for the big hits.

I might be missing something about Maarek's ability? Does his ability work every damage card dealt or only once per attack?

It works on every crit he deals. So, on the first crit, you would look at the top 3, then on the second one dealt, look at the next 3.

Probably Advanced Targeting Computer + Calculating. Go for the big hits.

Now I understand!!!

Does this work on Chewee?

Probably Advanced Targeting Computer + Calculating. Go for the big hits.

It's a good idea, especially because it's a cheap combo for him. But I wonder if you're not setting yourself up for some very difficult choices with respect to his actions--you want a target lock for ATC and a focus token for Calculation, and you might also need to reposition with a barrel roll in order to keep your arc on your ATC target.

Predator is more expensive and doesn't have the same synergy with his ability, but it frees you up from needing a focus token to modify your attack rolls.

Does this work on Chewee?

No.

Probably Advanced Targeting Computer + Calculating. Go for the big hits.

It's a good idea, especially because it's a cheap combo for him. But I wonder if you're not setting yourself up for some very difficult choices with respect to his actions--you want a target lock for ATC and a focus token for Calculation, and you might also need to reposition with a barrel roll in order to keep your arc on your ATC target.

Predator is more expensive and doesn't have the same synergy with his ability, but it frees you up from needing a focus token to modify your attack rolls.

Does this work on Chewee?

No.

Because you can't DEAL Chewee a crit. Got it!

I like Calculation for it's flexibility. It is there pretty much when the action choice is to Focus. Not always going to be the correct choice, but it will be nice when it is. Focus is there for defense if you feel you need as well.

Probably Advanced Targeting Computer + Calculating. Go for the big hits.

It's a good idea, especially because it's a cheap combo for him. But I wonder if you're not setting yourself up for some very difficult choices with respect to his actions--you want a target lock for ATC and a focus token for Calculation, and you might also need to reposition with a barrel roll in order to keep your arc on your ATC target.

Predator is more expensive and doesn't have the same synergy with his ability, but it frees you up from needing a focus token to modify your attack rolls.

Does this work on Chewee?

No.

Because you can't DEAL Chewee a crit. Got it!

Alternately, if teamed with the new PS3 pilot, then it can help you hedge the "random" card that gets flipped up.

Time to attack Leebo. Draw three pick 1, Leebo picks 1 more and chooses.

Marksmanship + ATC

"Go for 2!"

With a TIE Avenger, preferably.

I really love Maarek Stele’s Ability. And soon the Raider will be out with a bunch or goodies for the Tie Advanced.

The question is, "How would you equip Maarek Stele to maximize his aliblty?"

With sweet robot arms and a jet pack.

Marksmanship, ATC, EI

When I've used him recently it's been predator and ATC and that's all he's needed to shine.

I am afraid, Marek Stele just dropped from the list.

I am afraid, Marek Stele just dropped from the list.

definitely not

Maarek doesn't get his ability against fighters that often but he can cripple a large ship, before ATC he had no reliable way to crit now he does he's a solid choice.

I think Maarek will be a bit of a meta choice. If your local scene is dominated by blubbery birds and things that divide by ten, he'll prove extremely useful. Against TIE Fighters and B-Wings, not som much.

I think Maarek will be a bit of a meta choice. If your local scene is dominated by blubbery birds and things that divide by ten, he'll prove extremely useful. Against TIE Fighters and B-Wings, not som much.

Hence Decimator builds and all heavy hitters with more hills then shields

apart from B-wings and Corran Horn, there aren't that many ships in which Mareek's ability is particularly inefficient against

combing through the deck for direct hits against ties is just murder, for example

I think a cheap Mareek is best. I could even see not giving him any EPT. I could also see giving him VI to make him PS 9. I do think Predator is a great choice for him, though.

Mareek will be brutal in Epic.