Jester Squadron

By SpikeSpiegel, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Mandalorian Mercenary (35)

Expert Handling (2)

"Mangler" Cannon (4)

K4 Security Droid (3)

Feedback Array (2)

Engine Upgrade (4)

Mandalorian Mercenary (35)

Expert Handling (2)

"Mangler" Cannon (4)

K4 Security Droid (3)

Feedback Array (2)

Engine Upgrade (4)

Total: 100

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I'm trying to make a bunch of ace squadrons similar in fashion to the ace squadrons in Ace Combat Zero - The Belkan War. I based this one off of Gelb Team (pair of Su-37s) because of their heaviness and maneuverability. I figured the synergy between Expert Handling and K4 would work great. Expert Handling also works with firing up a feedback array if you can get into range 1 of an enemy from a position where you couldn't get arc. Manglers are great and Engine Upgrade allows better chances for some arc dodging and range 1 shots.

I also named it Jester Squadron because it seems like a funny list full of tricks to play.

Not sold on Mangler cannons on ships with 3 red dice already. You're paying 4 points just to make one hit a crit and ignore range 3 extra greens.

I feel like in your list a couple of Ion cannons would work better. Can either double up on a large base ship or hit two small bases, then next turn either close for a range 1 shot or use feedback array. The last 2 points could go into a seismic charge or ion bomb.

Yeah ion cannons are always handy. Since you have engine, I wouldn't bother with expert handling. Switching the Manglers to ions gives you just enough points to upgrade to outmanoeuver or push the limit