I am going to my first tournament in a couple of weeks and I would like some help with ideas for a list. I am still learning the game, so I don't expect to make the cut or anything, but I would like to not get overrun every game.

This is what I have so far:

1 Core set

3 TIE Interceptors (Imperial Aces + Interceptor expansion)

3 TIE Advanced

1 TIE Defender

1 TIE Phantom

1 Firespray

I am willing to make any reasonable investment for new ships/upgrades, but my budget is not unlimited (I play other miniature games as well).

Also, I prefer to play with 3-4 ships.

So, my question is: What list would you make with the above constraints?

I like to run, what I call my 9s list.. Vader (advanced x1) Soontir Fel, and Turr Phennir w/VI (both in interceptors)

You can kit them out how you like but these days folk like to use the auto thrusters, but you dont have those.. I like to run hull upgrades on the interceptors with the RGP title,and stealth device. Throw some fun on Vader.. I usually put engine upgrade on him, but you could toss a hull or shield on him, and you could pull the ... we'll just say mean move.. push the limit on Vader as well as Soontir.. you want it on Soontir for the stress so he gets free focus tokens. On Vader it gives him stress and 3 actions. If you can find the points give Vader a kissile as he can cause some damage with it, and he can have a target lock and focus for the shot... kinda nice that way, and maybe a evade for the defense..

If you have to cut pounts to keep it under 100, I'd say drop hull upgrade from Fel, as he is a beast when flown right. Dont forget Turr s ability after he shoots, that can be key...

Remember, you need a core set for the range and movement templates, and obstacles and a damage deck... I didn't see it mentioned in your items....

I do have a core set as well. Edited it in.

I have used Soontir (with PTL, of course) a few times and I really like the way he flies. I just don't know what to pair him up with. I can't find anything that synergizes with his play style.

Another thing I have used, and like, is Krassis Trelix with a Heavy laser cannon. Expensive, but a huge chunk of firepower. He tends to be the focus of enemy fire, but that may be a good thing (depending on what else I am flying).

That 9s list I run gives folks a run for their money.with them all at PS 9 they may move last, but that is an advantage and shooting first with all 3.. like butter.. haha arc dodge and even Vader with stay on target can be brutal.. he just becomes relentlass, just watch your 6 and use those squints to kill anything that comes close to Vader. ? Though he is the most durable of the 3, unless the squints have hull and shield, then they are about equal.

Always make sure you have them all with EPTs and at least stealth devices on the squints.. maybe even Vader just to make him that much harder to hit.. the Advanced is a tank.. and its really a good ship.. lots of people poo-poo it, but I like it and the new upgrades for it are gonna help bring it back to the competative league.. new pilots will help too.

I'm a fan of the advanced targeting computer on Vader if your group will let you proxie the title and the ATC...