Which Decimator partner

By Salacious Crumb, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Trying to come up with a good partner for the Decimator. I'm stuck between Whisper or Fel. No I don't have autothrusters. I'll drop rebel captive for whisper.

Rear Admiral Chiraneau [Determination, Gunner, Ysanne Isard, Rebel Captive, Engine Upgrade] (63)

“Whisper” [intelligence Agent, Fire-Control System, Veteran Instincts, Advanced Cloaking Device] (40)

OR

Soontir Fel [Royal Guard TIE, Push the Limit, Hull Upgrade, Shield Upgrade] (37)

Any advice or ideas are welcome short of don't play the decimator. I like the model and going to play it with any configuration. Just looking for the best combo.

A third option if you want to get really crazy is Echo. If you put VI on the decimator and decoy on echo, she gets to shoot at ps10 when needed. Echo still moves at ps6 though, so you have to be **** sure you know what you're doing.

Between your 2 lists, I'd go with whisper. I think post nerf whisper is still stronger than pre-buff soontir. One thing you might need to consider though is making the bid for initiative. Whisper shooting first is extremely important.

Have you thought about Deci + 2 interceptors?

Kenkirk, Ysanne, Predator

Saber Squad , PTL

Royal Guard, PTL

Biggest flaw is that you have no PS higher than 6 in this list.

I tried almost that exact list but with 2 royal guard ptl. It went very well initially. But became a run for your life scenario for the decimator after the ties were gone. The lack of initiative really hurts at times and ptl at ps 6 doesn't help much when facing high ps ships. I still feel that this is a good list depending on what you face.

This is what I'm running with a Deci.

Vader and Capt. 'Kirk'

Darth Vader

TIE/x1

Proton Rockets

Lone Wolf

Engine Upgrade

Advanced Targeting Computer

39 points

Commander Kenkirk

Veteran Instincts

Emperor Palpatine

Ysanne Isard

Hull Upgrade

60 points

Total: 99