Stress Kath + Mini Swarm

By imprezagoatee, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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This is a list I'm considering for my first regional tournament. Given the current meta (which I haven't really played against yet), does this look competitive? I guess my main concern is Chiraneau + Fel.

EMPIRE SQUADRON (99 points)
1 • Kath Scarlet - Expert Handling - Proximity Mine - Seismic Charges - "Mangler" Cannon - Tactician - Andrasta (51)
2 • Academy Pilot (12)
3 • Academy Pilot (12)
4 • Academy Pilot (12)
5 • Academy Pilot (12)
http://x-wing.fabpsb.net/permalink.php?sq=e15m3b1b2c4d24f18e6e6e6e6

I realize Seismics are probably not effective against Chiraneau + Fel, because they are both higher pilot skill, but I'm not sure where else to spend the 2-3 points (I have a limited number of ships/upgrades). I'm thinking Kath may have a bulls eye painted on her, so I went with expert handling to try to avoid arcs and/or catch Fel or other arc dodgers, but would vet instincts be a better choice there? Would VI be worth it without a barrel roll/boost action? Thanks for any input!

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Do you have an Engine Upgrade card? I'd use that rather than EH as you won't be stressing yourself. You can combine with VI to boost last and dodge arcs easier.

I'd also swap the Tactician for Rebel Captive, if you have it. Seems like a more reliable way to stress out Fel when he targets you.

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Do you have an Engine Upgrade card? I'd use that rather than EH as you won't be stressing yourself. You can combine with VI to boost last and dodge arcs easier.

I'd also swap the Tactician for Rebel Captive, if you have it. Seems like a more reliable way to stress out Fel when he targets you.

I like your suggestions, unfortunately I have neither of those yet :(. I've only been playing since Christmas, and with 2 (soon 3) kids it's taking a while to build my fleet. I only wish father's day came before my regional.

Would PTL be any better, or will slowing down to de-stress be too penalizing no matter what I take? I only recently picked up the Firespray, and haven't played it much yet.

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Firespray isn't the best at shedding stress without EU. The 1 bank to clear stress tends to move you just far enough away for something agile to hang in your blind spots (sides).

At ps7, you won't catch the dodgers that matter. And with VI and no EU, it wont make any difference.

I'd say your better bet to catch dodgers is make sure they don't get too close. Tactician still works in the rear arc, so make use of the big banks. EH is probably your best bet from your available cards to gain distance.