Imperial Aces - mildly competitive & extremely fun

By HarryFel, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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So with the thoughts of TLTOMGSKYISFALLINGOPFFGSUCKZORZ, I figured that I would come up with an aces list for Imperial that would handle the broader meta around here. Granted, I haven't been able to play a ton since regionals, so this may be a horrible idea.

It does rely on green dice, and you know how that usually ends up.

Any how, I'd like to get folks thoughts on this list.

Darth Vader — TIE Advanced 29
Predator 3
Advanced Targeting Computer 1
Engine Upgrade 4
TIE/x1 0
Ship Total: 37
Soontir Fel — TIE Interceptor 27
Push the Limit 3
Autothrusters 2
Stealth Device 3
Royal Guard TIE 0
Ship Total: 35
"Omega Ace" — TIE/fo Fighter 20
Predator 3
Engine Upgrade 4
Ship Total: 27
Total: 99 pts for initiative.
I've thought about adding Comm Relay to Omega Ace once the expansion pack comes out.
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Comm relay is so good. Nobody is talking about it for some reason, but its going to be a game changer for the TIE/fo.

As to the list, I think its a mistake to take predator on Omega Ace. He and Push the limit were made for each other...

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Comm relay is so good. Nobody is talking about it for some reason, but its going to be a game changer for the TIE/fo.

As to the list, I think its a mistake to take predator on Omega Ace. He and Push the limit were made for each other...

I agree as well about PTL but the idea for Predator is that the TLT build is all PS2, so I'd get the x2 reroll. That being said, I think you may still be correct.

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This was my original build because the Ace really does call for PTL.

Darth Vader — TIE Advanced 29
Predator 3
Advanced Targeting Computer 1
Engine Upgrade 4
TIE/x1 0
Ship Total: 37
"Omega Ace" — TIE/fo Fighter 20
Push the Limit 3
Engine Upgrade 4
Ship Total: 27
Soontir Fel — TIE Interceptor 27
Push the Limit 3
Autothrusters 2
Stealth Device 3
Royal Guard TIE 0
Ship Total: 35
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Comm relay is so good. Nobody is talking about it for some reason, but its going to be a game changer for the TIE/fo.

As to the list, I think its a mistake to take predator on Omega Ace. He and Push the limit were made for each other...

I agree as well about PTL but the idea for Predator is that the TLT build is all PS2, so I'd get the x2 reroll. That being said, I think you may still be correct.

With Vader & Fel shooting first, you have a good chance to strip all the shields. Omega Ace doesn't care about how many re-rolls he gets, provided he can use the TL + focus offensively. Spend them both and turn all the dice into crits is pretty nasty. Of course, he will die fast, so Comm Relay will be essential on him

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I think turrets will hurt you... Only 3 ships, only.one set on autothrusters... But I love fast quadrons.

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Been looking to try something like this. Identical Vader and Fel but Stealth on Omega until the F/O expansion is available for the relay.

That it will be Fel shooting first to strip tokens / shields makes Vaders ATC shot followed by potentially triple crit from Omega really nasty.

Distinct lack of endurance in the list I guess but with reduced PWT around now, you can't be hurt if you can't be shot.