Ion Projector instead of ATs?

By Jo Jo, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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So far ATs are essentially an auto-include on the IG-2000s, but Ion Projectors kind of got me thinking. You tend to bump a lot with double IGs and Ion Projectors give you a chance to cause a bump then segnor/k-turn in behind your victim. To take full advantage of this I present this squad:

IG-88B (36)
Outmaneuver (3)
Fire-Control System (2)
"Mangler" Cannon (4)
Inertial Dampeners (1)
Ion Projector (2)
IG-2000 (0)
IG-88C (36)
Outmaneuver (3)
Fire-Control System (2)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Inertial Dampeners (1)
Ion Projector (2)
IG-2000 (0)
Total: 99
Outmaneuver sets you up for very powerful shots on their exposed flanks. You lose the defense of ATs, but flown right you can really put out some decent damage. One thought was to throw an Ion Cannon on B for some more control. I'd have to drop the IDs to fit it however. I like the idea of being able to pop the Dampeners are force another bump and potential Ion. That way the other can hammer home on a token-less ship. Let me know what you think.
Edited by Jo Jo
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Risky. 50/50 chances of putting on the ion token are not great. Autothrusters are much more dependable, and given that they see use every game on IG-88s, I'm not convinced its a good trade...

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True, ATs are just too good on IGs. I'll try this list and see how much I miss ATs.

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While it's a tiny bit "boring" from a dice bucket perspective, I'd happily change one of them to an IG-88D, and drop Outmaneuver for Stay on Target on it. SLAM or break turn anywhere, or just go straight forward. Your choice, your manoeuvre. Speed 3 is your drop-zone of hurt. Saves a point as well.

Far better than agility for damage mitigation, and possibly better for causing damage than Outmaneuver as well.