Feedback on Squad Capt. Ociunn and ties.

By ChuckThorson, in X-Wing Squad Lists

18pts
Black Squadron Pilot #1
TIE Fighter
Draw Their Fire
Stealth Device

19 points
Black Squadron Pilot #2
TIE Fighter
Wingman
Stealth Device

63 points
Captain Oicunn
VT-49 Decimator
Ruthlessness
Gunner
Mara Jade
Ysanne Isard
Dauntless
Engine Upgrade

Trying to break away from decimator 2 ship builds ;-)

Thanks

Ruthlessness and Wingman seem like a bit of a nombo to me - you risk self-inflicted damage to your very fragile TIE if you keep him close enough to de-stress Oicunn, which seems important here. My recommendation would be to drop Ruthlessness for Daredevil on Oicunn so you can upgrade your other TIE to a second Wingman. That leaves Oicunn free to hard 1 and ram while your TIEs bleed stress away. RAMMING SPEED!!!

When I saw 'feedback' in the title, I was thinking this was about putting Feedback Array on Oicunn. Was all ready to point out the futility!

I agree with above: ruthlessness just isn't the right card for this idea. Predator would be a good alternative if you don't want or have daredevil

Expose is also a good idea for Oicunn.

oh duh.. yeah ruthlessness has to go. its kind of my auto include on Decimators to maximize damage output I like daredevil on there.. also thinking about dropping mara jade and upgrading the stealth devices on the ties to shields. that way at least the first crit wont cripple them

Agreed on Daredevil for Oicunn - Daredevil and Dauntless are a nasty combination, especially with wingmen to draw off the resulting stress!

I'm not convinced with ruthlessness. As noted, TIE fighter wingmen are fragile and will be in close proximity to you, and trying to get close range shots on the enemy to make up for their weak primary weapon. It's a situation very likely to trigger friendly fire you can't afford.

Ruthlessness has never really been a thing b/c the meta is so 2 ship heavy. It's a shame though since it's such a fantastic card.