So in my narrative campaign I can choose only 3 unique Rebel pilots. I need people's thoughts on who the best or most effective Rebel pilots are. I have access to all of the upgrade cards and at least one of every ship (including large base ships) That includes 2 B Wings, 3 X Wings, 2 Y Wings, and 2 A Wings. I need some ideas. I have 200 points to build my fleet for 80-120 pt games

The best rebel pilots are the dead ones.

Biggs, Corran, and Han are my obvious picks. Biggs has one of the best abilities in the game, Corran can be built to never ever die, and Han is a damage machine (once you get him into the 60 point range, that is)

Honestly, I'd say take Biggs Darklighter, Tycho Celchu, and Corran Horn. From there, you can build around anything you want. B-Wings don't have great unique pilots, Blues will certainly be enough, and the same goes for Y-Wings. Most used Y-Wings Golds with Ions so you won't hurt yourself using generic Y's.

X-Wings are different, and the generics are mostly overcosted, so what you're buying with an X-Wing is definitely the Pilot's ability and synergy with your list, and Biggs tops that list.

Tycho is simply insane when it comes to flanking, and so is a good choice, and Corran's ability to spike damage is phenomenal.

I would agree with Han over Tycho, though I'm not sure if you have access to the Falcon - so I went small bases only, but I definitely agree with Eruletho if you have the YT-1300 opportunity.

My favorite sqaud to use is always Biggs, Corran, Wedge. I win most of the games my friends and I play, but for this type of thing you may want to switch out Wedge with Luke, Dash, or Han. (or maybe just use those three)

big fan of Luke in either tank mode (lone wolf/predator, r2-d2/r5-p9, possibly EU) or Stress Wing (vi, r3-a2, EU)

outmanuever, ptl, refit Jake Farrel is a mini-fell

SoT, sensors, b/e mod, int agent Keyan is quite possibly the most fun you'll ever have

Dash Rendar is also pretty swell if you love going fast and not giving a ****

Et'han

Biggs

Farlander

Jake is great in a A-Wing.

Biggs, Luke, Tarn and Wedge are all great X-Wing pilots

Farlander is nice as well.

Since you will also have a bunch of generic pilots, Etahn (PTL, Advanced Sensors, R2-D2) can really boost everyone. Chewbacca (Predator, Gunner, C-3PO, Millenium Falcon) would be one of my pick too, for both survivability and offense. As a third named pilot, since Etahn is there Ten Numb (Predator, Advanced Sensors) would be an obvious choice. That makes 133 points... so maybe two A-Wings (Green Squad. - Chardaan, PTL, Autothrusters) and a X-Wing (Red Squad.) to bring it to 200 points.

Many other possibilities of course, but here's another:

Etahn (PTL, Advanced Sensors, R2-D2)

Chewbacca (Predator, Gunner, C-3PO, Millenium Falcon)

Keyan (Stay on Target, Advanced Sensors, E2 title, Lando)

Gray (ICT, R5 Astromech, Engine Upgrade)

Dagger (Flechette Cannon, Advanced Sensors)

200 points

Tycho souped up, Wes, and Corran

As an absolute Tycho fan, I would not recommend him in a 200pt list. He won't be able to arc dodge very well, so he can end up being an expensive point sink at that point. Corran and Han seem like no brainers. I might consider Tarn as the 3rd, no one wants to shoot at him, so he can actually live long enough to make use of his ability (since it's best in the end game when there's only 1 person shooting at him theoretically). But you could also put Luke in there since he can absorb some damage.

Farlander, Celchu and Render would be my picks. Corran Horn is also a great choice.

So, at 200 pts I'd try this ... Biggs protecting the Y-Wing and Corran allow them to beast anything while Han in the Falcon flanks for them.

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The best rebel pilots are the dead ones.

You win sir. You win!!

He's making a 200 point reserve fleet to put little 80 to 120 PTs squads into battle with. Not a 200 pt furball

Luke Skywalker, Ten Numb, Keyan Farlander

not enough info. If a pilot dies is he gone from the campaign? If that is the case Biggs is a bad choice. But for me a campaign is meant to be a fun diversion from the regular 100 dogfight.....so take some pilots that you don't use and never see. I might take:

Tyco, he is fun and can survive

Nera, with limited named pilots her PS is good enough to be effective. Throw some advanced protons on her for kicks.

Porkins, he is tanky if you give him the d8 droid, and he is super fun

pilots can eject, but if they die, the current rule is that you have to pick another one.

There a several no brainer go to pilots for the rebels that will serve you well

Corran Horn

Keyan Farlander

Han Solo

Biggs

I love ten numb, one of my favorite pilots currently, I'd recommend giving him a try, also a huge fan of Tycho and Jake. However with a lot of generics on the board there are a few other pilots I'd consider, namely Et'han, Airen Cracken and Lando

Jake,Biggs, and Nera could run good with the right upgrades.

oh my goodness, eternal biggs, would be a nightmare lol

so is eternally alive han.

So I've decided to start with Biggs w/ Shield and R2, Dash w/ HLC, Lando, Outrider and PTL, Bandit Z-95, Blue Squad B Wing x2, with 57 pts and 1 Unique Pilot to spare. Thanks to all.

Wedge Antilles (29)
Outmaneuver (3)
R7-T1 (3)
Total: 35
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Maybe not the best use of points if you're stuck in a 100 point box, but for a casual match I can vouch for his being fun to play.