Hi!

I've actually never played X-wing but a friend of mine and I are considering it.

I want to make a fun and thematic list. Fun means that it can win games but doesn't have to win tournaments.

Do you think Jax + Kanos + Lambda Shuttle with the Emperor can make a decent list? How would you do it?

I'm thinking something like this:

Carnor Jax (26)

Push the Limit (3)

Royal Guard TIE (0)

Hull Upgrade (3)

Shield Upgrade (4)

Kir Kanos (24)

Royal Guard TIE (0)

Hull Upgrade (3)

Shield Upgrade (4)

Omnicron Group Pilot (21)

Emperor Palpatine (8)

This leaves 4 pts to improve the Lambda with something. Don't know what just yet. Is Jax and Kanos a bad match? They seem to operate on different ranges. Does that mean they can't keep formation?

I know the Emperor is still to be released with the Imperial Raider so I guess no one has tried him yet.

you could throw the "Mangler" on the omnicron to avoid the bonus dice for the range disparity or Engine Upgrade if you want to make him more mobile though being theres no range restriction on palp i'd lean more towards the mangler

and maybe think about Soontir Fel instead of Jax

Also instead of Shield and hull try Autothrusters and Stealth Device it'll increase survivability more so.

might I also Suggest this

Pretty nice list. I'd either go Accuracy Corrector or Engine Upgrade on the shuttle.

The Emperor works at all ranges, so even if the Interceptor is on the other side of the play area, he can still influence his dice. Should be a fun squad to fly. You can kind of be a little more aggressive than normal with the Interceptors as the Emperor can help bail them out defensively. I would try to keep the Shuttle out of the thick of the combat for as long as possible.

Still have not tested playing yet but yesterday I bought a Core Set, Lambda, Imperial Aces, E-Wing and YT-2400. Since non of my friends play (yet) I had to get some rebel scum. =D

While I don't have all the cards yet I'll print them for easy access during friendly games. If it is a fun list I'll get the rest later.

I like the Autothrusters and Stealth Device combo.

However: despite my Squadron Builder and suggestions here the Lambda seems to lack the modification symbol in the upgrade bar, thus preventing the Engine Upgrade. Or did I just miss something?

Ah, just realized that all ships can have one and it never shows.

Maybe consider Sensor Jammer on the Shuttle as well. With Jax's ability in play, people may Focus less and that'll help keep the Emperor alive longer.

Yes, the current list is

Carnor Jax (26)
Push the Limit (3)
Royal Guard TIE (0)
Autothrusters (2)
Stealth Device (3)

Kir Kanos (24)
Royal Guard TIE (0)
Autothrusters (2)
Stealth Device (3)

Omnicron Group Pilot (21)
Sensor Jammer (4)
Engine Upgrade (4)

Emperor Palpatine (8)

Total: 100 pts

I'm thinking something like this:

Carnor Jax (26)

Push the Limit (3)

Royal Guard TIE (0)

Hull Upgrade (3)

Shield Upgrade (4)

Kir Kanos (24)

Royal Guard TIE (0)

Hull Upgrade (3)

Shield Upgrade (4)

Omnicron Group Pilot (21)

Emperor Palpatine (8)

This leaves 4 pts to improve the Lambda with something. Don't know what just yet. Is Jax and Kanos a bad match? They seem to operate on different ranges. Does that mean they can't keep formation?

I know the Emperor is still to be released with the Imperial Raider so I guess no one has tried him yet.

I did something similar, except SD and Thrusters on Jax and Kanos, and instead of OGP I have Colonel Jendon with the Emperor and the ST-321 title.

I have to say, I'm really fond of the idea of a squad with both the Emperor and Kir Kanos in it. Palpatine will make it more likely that Kanos keeps that Evade token long enough to shoot, and it'll help him make up for not being able to modify his dice. Which is also part of why Jendon is there instead, as at the start of the game he can go ahead and at least give both TIEs a TL on a tasty lookin' target. And, if you can reliably pop back to R1 of Jendon, pass out more locks. Probably require some fancy flyin', but Kanos actually being able to modify his dice and use his ability from time to time can be huge.