The List:

IG-88B (48 points)

-Push the Limit

-"Mangler" Cannon

-Fire Control System

-Stealth Device

Syndicate Thug (26 points)

-Ion Cannon Turret

-Bomb Loadout

-BTL-A4 Y-Wing

-Seismic Charges

-Unhinged Astromech

Syndicate Thug (26 points)

-Ion Cannon Turret

-Bomb Loadout

-BTL-A4 Y-Wing

-Seismic Charges

-Unhinged Astromech

Looking for an overall critique in addition to:

1) Stealth device or Autothrusters?

2) Should I trade in the Seismic Charges and upgrade the Y-Wings to Hired Guns?

3) In general, or specific to this list, what is everyone's opinion on the Unhinged Astromech compared to taking Engine Upgrade?

Solid build. I would probably go with you alternatives though, so Autothrusters on IG-88B and Hired Guns instead of Syndicate Thugs. Predator is very popular in my area so anytime I can hinder its effect, I go for it. Engine Upgrade is very strong to reposition for lining up shots, but more so on high PS ships. Unhinged Astromech is the way to go in my opinion, especially since stress-piling upgrades are also common so 5 more green maneuvers help the Y-Wings a lot.

Unhinged Astromech is the way to go in my opinion.

I guess I just need to fly BTL-A4s more. Having only flown them for Rebels, it feels like speed 3 would cause me to fly past or bump when I want to clear stress. Hopefully I will get to fly this in the next few days, so we'll see!