Biggs Darklighter

By CBowser, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Biggs' pilot ability can have a large impact on the game by messing with your opponents target priority. As long as you fly in formation with Biggs, your other ships will take little or no fire until Biggs is killed. So Ideally you want Biggs to take some damage then get out of arc/range of your opponents. This forces them to spread their damage among your ships. However, often when you do that you lose Biggs' attack power in the fight. The solution...

For two points, equip Biggs with R2-D6 which lets him take an EPT, then add Lightning Reflexes.

This allows Biggs to do any bank or turn to get out of arc/range then flip himself around so he is still facing the fight. This should let Biggs attack at least once more, and sometimes several more times since he should be on the flank. Sure you can only do it once. But a one time use EPT makes the most sense on a ship you expect to die anyway. It only costs two points. And it is a nice surprise that you opponents might not see coming.

This 27 point Biggs should fit nicely into a variety of 3, 4, or 5, ship rebel builds.

Edited by Bowser

That could be cool, but it makes me realize that Lightning Reflexes might be really good as a cheap EPT on E'tahn.

That could be cool, but it makes me realize that Lightning Reflexes might be really good as a cheap EPT on E'tahn.

Oh! Oh, yes, that's just savage...

why oh why do we put upgrades on pilots designed to die???

I came up with the additions to Biggs specifically because I had two points left to spend on my list. And it seemed like a reasonable use of the points. Sure Biggs is going to die. If he doesn't then I have surely won. But two points for an extra three dice shot, and possibly more, is a better deal than most munitions. One time use EPTs seems like they are better on ships that are not likely to survive. Otherwise I'd put one with a longer lasting effect like Predator. But flying in formation, and suddenly flipping one of those ships to the flank seems pretty strong.

Gold Squadron Pilot (18)
Ion Cannon Turret (5)
R3-A2 (2)
BTL-A4 Y-Wing (0)

Blue Squadron Pilot (22)
Fire-Control System (2)

Blue Squadron Pilot (22)
Fire-Control System (2)

Biggs Darklighter (25)
R2-D6 (1)
Lightning Reflexes (1)

Total: 100

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