We’ve all been wondering what the holdup has been with the Raider and I think I’ve finally figured it out. I believe FFG caught wind of Darth Vader tearing apart Phoenix Squadron in the season two premiere of Star Wars Rebels. They saw him fly backwards and shoot with more firepower than 2 or 3 dice while simultaneously rolling tons of evades – he was doing some crazy stuff!



As a result, they decided that just fixing the TIE Advanced was not enough - instead they would have to make it OP, such that Darth Vader could be his own squadron of 99 points (for initiative, of course). Naturally, this meant FFG needed to add new upgrades and abilities to the ship.

So, since we all seem to love speculating, what ridiculous new abilities are we expecting to help Darth Vader become a one-man fleet?

Hmm, the Tantive's were made in China by the same factory that made them Dust Tactics models. Dunno if they were supposed to make the Raiders as well, but since they're in some sort of business bind perhaps that's the reason for the delay.

The same thing happened to my A-wings last time I flew them.

SUCH a great effing episode... loving Rebels!

"But Rebels is a kid's show guys"

"But Rebels is a kid's show guys"

And it still is. That doesn't mean it can't have a great action scene.

Dark Lord of the Sith

Elite Talent

Darth pilots only

70 points

You may declare as many attacks each round as you have valid targets. When attacking, all of your dice count as Critical Hits and cannot be modified. When defending, all of your dice count as Evades and cannot be modified. You may only suffer damage or receive damage cards from the immediate effects of declared attacks.

That move was the new "Lightning Reflexes" EPT.

No, no, no, you guys have it all wrong. The answer to why the Raider is perpetually delayed has been in front of us this whole time!

Jokes aside, Rebels S2 premier was fan freakin' tastic.

"But Rebels is a kid's show guys"

"And the fact that most of us got into Star Wars after seeing the movies as kids is, like, a total coincidence. Because colour-coded space wizards and noble savage teddy bears are SERIOUS BUSINESS. Right guys? Guys?"

"But Rebels is a kid's show guys"

"And the fact that most of us got into Star Wars after seeing the movies as kids is, like, a total coincidence. Because colour-coded space wizards and noble savage teddy bears are SERIOUS BUSINESS. Right guys? Guys?"

Sorry teddy bears killed it for me.

Dark Lord of the Sith

Elite Talent

Darth pilots only

70 points

You may declare as many attacks each round as you have valid targets. When attacking, all of your dice count as Critical Hits and cannot be modified. When defending, all of your dice count as Evades and cannot be modified. You may only suffer damage or receive damage cards from the immediate effects of declared attacks.

You forgot the ability to choose your own damage cards for the crits. Everyone of them is a direct hit.

"But Rebels is a kid's show guys"

"And the fact that most of us got into Star Wars after seeing the movies as kids is, like, a total coincidence. Because colour-coded space wizards and noble savage teddy bears are SERIOUS BUSINESS. Right guys? Guys?"

If the OT is for kids, Rebels is for infants. Its had a few cool moments, but everything else has just been painful to watch.

But VADER was a BOSS!!!!

Yeah I think he (and only he) should be more powerful. Something like

"I Have You Now" 10 pts

EPT

Vader Only

When Attacking outside the defenders Primary Arc. If your attack hits and the defender has hull value < 4 the defender is destroyed.

when vader is within range 3 of a y-wing, disable all turret secondary weapons.

all enemy ships within range 2 of vader must select a straight 2 for their maneuver every turn they remain within range

On a more serious note, I think vader with the new tie advanced upgrades is probably powerful enough.

Ok 1 more. "I am your father." Causes any card named luke skywalker to be immediately removed from play

Ok 1 more. "I am your father." Causes any card named luke skywalker to be immediately removed from play

Counter card

Skywalker only - I feel the good in you.

Play this card to remove both Vader & the Emporer crew cards

Dark Lord of the Sith should also grant two additional EPT slots and the ability to return discarded EPTs (AR, LR) to play by spending a focus token in the end phase.