New Swarm?

By Tailsgod, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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"Omega Ace" (20)

Push the Limit (3)
"Epsilon Leader" (19)
Obsidian Squadron Pilot (13)
Obsidian Squadron Pilot (13)
Obsidian Squadron Pilot (13)
"Howlrunner" (18)
Calculation (1)
Total: 100
So we're two ships short of original swarm but make it up in firepower and stress resistance
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I was thinking something along these lines:

"Howlrunner" (18)

Push the Limit (3)
"Epsilon Leader" (19)
Black Squadron Pilot (14)
Draw Their Fire (1)
Black Squadron Pilot (14)
Draw Their Fire (1)
Black Squadron Pilot (14)
Draw Their Fire (1)
Black Squadron Pilot (14)
Draw Their Fire (1)
Total: 100
PTL makes Howlrunner a little harder to kill, Epsilon Leader removes the stress. The DTF Black Squads let you spread around some damage. Everything is going to shoot before most generics. If your opponent burns Howlrunner down it leaves you able to K-Turn and keep your actions with Epsilon Leader. If they burn down Epsilon Leader you get at least another round of shooting with Howlrunner's bonus.
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I was just about to post this under a new thread:

Howlrunner with Stealth Device and Determination for 22

Omega Squad with Draw Their Fire and Hull Upgrade x2 for 21 each

Academy Pilot x 3 at 12 each

I sooooooo wanted to put Autothrusters and Weapons Guidance on the Omegas. I am not sure about how to make Howl last longer. As-is she is pretty immune to Crits until the Omegas die.

I am toying with the idea of using Black Squad pilots as bodygaurds and gearing up the Omegas for front-line duty.