If Accuracy Corrector and Advanced Targeting Computer were disallowed, what System fits each named pilot the best?

By DraconPyrothayan, in X-Wing

As the title says.

The three original Systems are still available, but I only see conversation about the two most recent for the TIE/x1.

Cozlet: At the start of the End phase, you may spend a target lock you have on an enemy ship to flip 1 random facedown Damage card assigned to it faceup.

Though the Accuracy Corrector is technically superior in damage potential, a Fire-Control System has obvious synergy with the pilot ability.

Alozen: At the start of the Combat phase, you may acquire a target lock on an enemy ship at Range 1.

With Damage buff taken care of, we can concentrate on getting him into Range 1, and getting him to survive it.
His ability gives Advanced Sensor shenanigans their best chance on the craft, both for the mobility to get into Range 1 in the first place, and the avoidance of collisions (or the action-loss therein) from the knife-fight.
Sensor Jammer is also a great option for improving his damage further, as it means that any ship shooting at him wants to spend their action offensively. It pairs wonderfully with Opportunist as well, giving him that bonus die.

Strom: Enemy ships at Range 1 cannot add their range combat bonus when attacking.

Sensor Jammer is amazing on him. You've already reduced their damage, and you're likely to be flying alongside Carnor Jax.

Stele: When your attack deals a faceup Damage card to the defender, instead draw 3 Damage cards, choose 1 to deal, and discard the others.

This is a Fire-Control System only because Adv. Targeting Computer isn't allowed in my scenario. Target-Locks turn your ability to roll a [KABLAM] from 1/8 of each die to 3/16, so it's technically a boost to his ability.

Eclipse: When you reveal your maneuver, you may increase or decrease its speed by 1 (to a minimum of 1).

Lady really wants a damage buff to take advantage of her insane mobility.
Advanced Sensors to make her even crazier than old-school Echo? With such a low primary attack, she'd be playing a very defensive game, and you'd basically be investing 1/3 of your fleet in a game of "I don't need this to deal damage, and you will never be able to damage this".
FCS gives her a damage boost, but she really really wants the two that I've eleminated in the conceit of the post. I'll be using AC on her, so I don't have to forecast my target or spend an action offensively.

Vader: During your "Perform Action" step, you may perform 2 actions.

Advanced Sensors are out, as they work against his ability.
FCS isn't as good on him as the two I've disallowed, but is still very playable.
Sensor Jammer... is really quite nice. Those two actions can be spent offensively, defensively, or for mobility, so this is acting as a boost to the rest of his fleet.

Edited by DraconPyrothayan

Vader = FCS

Maarek Stele = FCS

Colzen = FCS

Zertik = FCS

Other dude = FCS

Juno = FCS

... I feel so supported in my question now.

I agree with your assessment DP. I would probably choose Adv Sensors on Juno just for more fun. Sensor Jammer is interesting on Vader for free but yah, Vader really wants ATC.

I'd also take the different ship route.

Different ship isn't an option. You've got a squadron of all the named TIE advanced pilots and no Accuracy Correctors or Advanced Targeting Computers. Maximise your chances.

I'm really inclined towards Advanced Sensors and Sensor Jammer. The former especially on Juno, paired with PTL and Engine Upgrade.

Been thinking about this more, I will have to run some rough numbers on Cozlet with both AC and FCS. A Target Lock at the end of the turn is essentially an extra free hit to crit conversion if the target has taken a damage. We're discussing this on the next NOVA that we are recording tomorrow night, so its numbers time.

Clearly you have forgotten the best of all systems.

They should all take Enhanced Scopes :P

Advance Sensors on Vader and Juno with Engine Upgrade and PTL give them Phantom-esque mobility, but then you remember that mobility isn't that important on a ship that only hits as hard as a TIE Fighter, and the Advanced doesn't get Autothrusters against turrets. I would put FCS on the rest, because The Advanced really needs some kind of offensive boost.

I might put Sensor Jammer on Zertik, as he would probably be a priority target if he was put into a TIE Swarm. But I'd much rather run him with Clusters and Accuracy Corrector.

Edit: Forgot that Advanced Sensors doesn't interact well with Vader's ability, which means there really aren't any great choices for Vader besides ATC and ACC Corrector.

Edited by Tvboy

You run them all with sensor jammer with jax flying escort.

The best system upgrade would be another ship :P

I guess strum wouldn't be a complete waste of points nor the PS 3 with FCS.

Might close though...

Edited by ficklegreendice

Advance Sensors on Vader....

Doing it wrong...

Edited by FTS Gecko

Advance Sensors on Vader....

Doing it wrong

Oh you're right, I forgot about how his ability is worded.