something in the rhymer thread got me wondering about this, don't have the card on me atm, does Howlrunner get 4 anti squadron die? I've been playing it as 3 and giving all other ties the extra if in range, does her ability work for herself?

This should be in Rules questions

She only gets 3, cause it says "when another friendly squadron" so does not benefit herself

What MaverickNZ said.

The distinction is between "Friendly [units]..." and "Another Friendly [unit]..."

Which matches X-Wing nicely. Everyone except Howlrunner gets the reroll.

That should give us an idea where the named Squadrons are going. Looking at the X-Wing equivalent in the mechanics of Armada. Abilities given to specific squadrons in range (Howlrunner/Swarm). Abilities unique to just the Squadron (Skywalker). Abilities that effect an area regardless of squadron type (Carnor Jax).