Imperial Bomber list. "Imperial Overwatch"

By VonPoncho, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Soonter Fel: push the limit, royal guard tie, stealth device, autothrusters.

Capt. Jonus: extra munitions, assault missiles

Major Rhymer: extra munitions, adv.homing missiles, concussion missiles, veteran instincts

100 pts. Any thoughts? Concussion can be swapped for Proton Torpedoes instead but I figure With Jonus the Cons make it more consistant. Vader can be brought in instead of Fel with the removal VI from Ryhmer. If you're so inclined.

Edited by VonPoncho

I don't like Jonus in a list with only one ship that uses the bonus.
Rhymer goes down, and you lose Jonus' ability as well, and are basically down to Fel.

I agree with that. Also, I found Jonus isn't needed as much when you can take a Scimitar with EM and Homing Missiles for cheaper.

I also tend to like mini-swarms as they offer more insurance for various builds. Maybe trade in Jonus for a bunch of Tie Fighters? That lets Soontir try to flank easier. Maybe Rhymer won't get shot up so fast. Ties can also move up to block and make it easier for your aces. Lots of little shots are better against some lists. I'm thinking TLT's and Decimators. Well, get someone in a bump and anyone is victim to lots of 2 attack dice.

Thanks for the input guys. After some messing around I changed the overall approach to 5 tie fighters (one being Howl Runner) and a Cutlass Sqd. Punisher.

Bombers, like most Imperial ships, are better in large numbers. If I take Jonus he is usually in his underwear because his ability does not work on himself (a flaw that should probably be fixed).

Don't worry loves! Cavalry's here!