At 8 points, he's phenomenally expensive, and only the decimator and shuttle can hold him... but we're all dying to try him out, right?

How are you thinking of including him in a squadron?

Here's my first attempt:

YOUR FEEBLE SKILLS ARE NO MATCH FOR THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE!

99 points

PILOTS

Commander Kenkirk (57)
VT-49 Decimator (44), Determination (1), Emperor Palpatine (8), Ysanne Isard (4)

“Whisper” (42)
TIE Phantom (32), Rebel Captive (3), Fire-Control System (2), Veteran Instincts (1), Advanced Cloaking Device (4)

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First thing I am going to run when I get my hands on the Dark Lord himself:

Kenkirk-

+PTL +Emperor +Isard +EU

Vader

+Predator +Title +ATC +EU

Two Sith Lords who are going to dish out some major pain and suffering.

Emp and his Royal Guard.

OGP Scopes, Jammer, Emp

Fel and Jax (PTL SD AT) and (Pred SD AT)

First thing I am going to run when I get my hands on the Dark Lord himself:

Kenkirk-

+PTL +Emperor +Isard +EU

Vader

+Predator +Title +ATC +EU

Two Sith Lords who are going to dish out some major pain and suffering.

Also applies to the soontier varient.

Omicron Group Pilot (21)

+ Emperor Palpatine (8)

Soontir Fel (27)

+ Royal Guard TIE (0)

+ Push the Limit (3)

+ Stealth Device (3)

+ Autothrusters (2)

Darth Vader (29)

+ TIE/x1 (0)

+ Engine Upgrade (4)

+ Lone Wolf (2)

+ Advanced Targeting Computer (1*)

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Omicron Group Pilot (21)

+ Emperor Palpatine (8)

Soontir Fel (27)

+ Royal Guard TIE (0)

+ Push the Limit (3)

+ Stealth Device (3)

+ Autothrusters (2)

Darth Vader (29)

+ TIE/x1 (0)

+ Engine Upgrade (4)

+ Lone Wolf (2)

+ Advanced Targeting Computer (1*)

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

This is the build I will also run because yes.

First thing I am going to run when I get my hands on the Dark Lord himself:

Kenkirk-

+PTL +Emperor +Isard +EU

Vader

+Predator +Title +ATC +EU

Two Sith Lords who are going to dish out some major pain and suffering.

The exact list I was about to post, except I'm not positive if Kenkirk will have Predator or PTL.

Predator is much more reliable, and opens up your dial much more when it comes to the next movement phase, but as you're well aware, PtL + EU + Isard can make for some fun dodging at the start of the combat phase, which is super tempting.

My only concern is that PS9 on Vader probably wants a point or two for the initiative bid, but there's nothing I really wanna cut. Maybe Kenkirk will go down to Determination if it proves too vital, but I want to see how it goes. Aside from Kenkirk's EPT, the rest of the list is a bit obvious, but only because it's dead on the money. Has there ever been a list with more flavor? Emperor and Vader in the house, suckas.

I don't think Kenkirk needs Determination really. If they focus on him he'll get two evades (once shields drop) every turn no matter what. He'll stay alive long enough for Vader to really kill some stuff. If they go after Vader, then the Emperor is going to make him really hard to kill or make his shot that much more deadly.

Boosting at PS 12 is so **** awesome though. Its hard for me not to run the PTL + Isard combo.

First thing I am going to run when I get my hands on the Dark Lord himself:

Kenkirk-

+PTL +Emperor +Isard +EU

Vader

+Predator +Title +ATC +EU

Two Sith Lords who are going to dish out some major pain and suffering.

The exact list I was about to post, except I'm not positive if Kenkirk will have Predator or PTL.

Predator is much more reliable, and opens up your dial much more when it comes to the next movement phase, but as you're well aware, PtL + EU + Isard can make for some fun dodging at the start of the combat phase, which is super tempting.

My only concern is that PS9 on Vader probably wants a point or two for the initiative bid, but there's nothing I really wanna cut. Maybe Kenkirk will go down to Determination if it proves too vital, but I want to see how it goes. Aside from Kenkirk's EPT, the rest of the list is a bit obvious, but only because it's dead on the money. Has there ever been a list with more flavor? Emperor and Vader in the house, suckas.

what about outmaneuver on vader

First thing I am going to run when I get my hands on the Dark Lord himself:

Kenkirk-

+PTL +Emperor +Isard +EU

Vader

+Predator +Title +ATC +EU

Two Sith Lords who are going to dish out some major pain and suffering.

The exact list I was about to post, except I'm not positive if Kenkirk will have Predator or PTL.

Predator is much more reliable, and opens up your dial much more when it comes to the next movement phase, but as you're well aware, PtL + EU + Isard can make for some fun dodging at the start of the combat phase, which is super tempting.

My only concern is that PS9 on Vader probably wants a point or two for the initiative bid, but there's nothing I really wanna cut. Maybe Kenkirk will go down to Determination if it proves too vital, but I want to see how it goes. Aside from Kenkirk's EPT, the rest of the list is a bit obvious, but only because it's dead on the money. Has there ever been a list with more flavor? Emperor and Vader in the house, suckas.

what about outmaneuver on vader

Outmaneuver never seems to get enough love. It's such a wonderful, wonderful counter to highly agility ships (lookin' at you, Soontir Fel!). Throw it on your own highly maneuverable ship or a Firespray and go to town.

It also allows you to throw a middle finger up at C-3P0 on a Falcon, so bonus points.

Two Sith Lords who are going to dish out some major pain and suffering.

I fear we are going to replace the two-ship meta, with the Rule of Two. And you know what fear leads to...

Whisper

ACD

VI

Vader

title + ATC

EU

Omnicron

Palp

Emperor, Vader, Stele:

Colonel Jendon - Lambda -Class Shuttle - 26 points

• Emperor Palpatine - Crew Crew - 8 points
• ST-321 - Title - 3 points

Total=37 points

Darth Vader - TIE Advanced - 29 points

• TIE x1 - Title - (-4) points
• Advanced Targeting Computer - Systems - 5 points
• Calculation - EPT - 1 point
• Stealth Device - Mod. - 3 points

Total=34 points

Maarek Stele - TIE Advanced - 27 points

• TIE x1 - Title - (-4) points
• Advanced Targeting Computer - Systems - 5 points
• Calculation - EPT - 1 point

Total=29 points

Squad Total=100 points

In turn one, Vader and Stele would fly in formation with Jendon, and Jendon would target lock the biggest threat, then pass it off to one of the Advanced x1s. Probably to Stele since Vader gets two actions every turn anyway. With the Stealth Device and Vader's two actions per turn (Focus and Evade constantly, aside from when you need to target lock), along with the Emperor modifying dice, Vader is going to be a real pain to actually land hits on. Maarek Stele, with the Emperor modifying dice, is going to be a triple-crit machine, and with him attacking after Vader, he's got a good chance of hitting hull instead of shield. Once those crits hit home, Maarek Stele's ability will let you cripple the enemy ships in whatever way suits you best.

Critical Emperor Vader List - 100 points

Omicron Group Pilot (Lambda) - 21

Emperor Palpatine - 8

ST-321 Title - 3

Lt. Colzet (TIE Advanced) - 23

TIE/x1 - 0

Fire-Control System - 0

Cpt. Oicunn (Decimator) - 42

Darth Vader - 8

Ram that Decimator into anything that you can for some guaranteed damage cards. You probably won't ram much, but you can control the way your opponent flies - dish out some turret fire for damage cards and have Vader Crit the enemy (since you have 12 hull, just spend some for extra crits). While the Lambda can target lock (then move a lock across the board), Lt. Colzet can spend locks to flip a damage card to yet another crit (getting free locks to spend each time he attacks). Ofcourse, the Emperor will have his gnarly finger pointed at your dice rolls all game long ensuring your victory.

Welcome to The Dark Side.

I'm thinking of running:

Omicron w/ emperor

Vader w/ predator, title, ATC, EU

Soontir Fel w/ PTL, Autothrusters and stealth device.

I like the idea of flying through obstacles to get into range 1 and using emperor if I roll a hit/crit. Also the obvious of Vader getting more hits through via predator and emperor synergy.

I'm thinking of running:

Omicron w/ emperor

Vader w/ predator, title, ATC, EU

Soontir Fel w/ PTL, Autothrusters and stealth device.

I like the idea of flying through obstacles to get into range 1 and using emperor if I roll a hit/crit. Also the obvious of Vader getting more hits through via predator and emperor synergy.

2 things: 1) that's 29+37+35 which is 101 points 2) if you don't get your double actions both of those aces are not good, so intentionally flying through rocks is pretty foolhardy and better win you the game.

Omicron Group Pilot (21)
Emperor Palpatine (8)

Darth Vader (29)
Predator (3)
Advanced Targeting Computer (1)
Engine Upgrade (4)
TIE/x1 (0)

Carnor Jax (26)
Predator (3)
Stealth Device (3)
Autothrusters (2)
Royal Guard TIE (0)

Total: 100

View in Yet Another Squad Builder

Omicron Group Pilot — Lambda-Class Shuttle 21
Emperor Palpatine 8
Ship Total: 29

Soontir Fel — TIE Interceptor 27
Push the Limit 3
Autothrusters 2
Stealth Device 3
Royal Guard TIE 0
Ship Total: 35

Carnor Jax — TIE Interceptor 26
Veteran Instincts 1
Autothrusters 2
Hull Upgrade 3
Royal Guard TIE 0
Ship Total: 32

-96pts

Initiative is mine to take/give, and I have an anti "Whimper"/Corran option in the form of Jax. Procket Jake will likely be blown to bits.