As the topic title suggests, I am looking for a substitute for the Doom Shuttle in this particular title:

Whisper (32)

• Veteran Instincts (1)
• Sensor Jammer (4)
• Recon Specialist (3)
• Advanced Cloaking Device (4)

Carnor Jax (26)

• Push the limit (3)
• Autothrusters

Doomshuttle (24)

Total: 99 points.

The problem I have with the shuttle, is that even though the first two or three rounds of engagements are fine, the shuttle becomes a liability in the following, probably due to my inability to fly the shuttle well. Thus I am looking for something to substitute it, and I have thought of the following:

schimitar squadron pilot (16)

• Cluster missiles
• Extra munitions

or:

Tempest squadron pilot

• Title
• Proton Rockets
• Accuracy corrector

I am open to all suggestions, however I would like to maintain Jax and Whisper. I could downgrade the recon specialist to fill in a stealth device or a hull upgrade to Jax to make him more durable.

Best Regards

Omega Leader + PTL?

Don't underestimate the usefulness to you or annoyance to your opponent of two Academy Pilots...

Thank you for your answers.

Would you use Omega Leader as a flanker then? Or escorting either Jax or Whisper?

The problem is that Omega Leader is essentially another flanker who doesn't want to go head-to-head with another enemy.

A TIE/fo is tougher than a regular TIE fighter, but that's not the same as 'tough'...

The shuttle is a bit of a brick. If you're wanting reliable damage, the accuracy corrector tempest is nice, and it's a lot more forgiving manouvrability wise than either a bomber or a shuttle.

TIE Punisher with AC.

Avenger Squadron Interceptor with AT for 22 points. Guarantees the initiative bid pretty much unless your opponent is flying a novelty list like 86 double Phantom, which no one does anymore.

Tempest Squadron with AC and TIE MK II. Same point cost as the Avenger with AT.

A 22 point filler will allow you to add a Targeting Computer to Carnor. A 21 point ship like a generic Lambda or AC Tempest allows a 3 point mod on Carnor and the 1 point initiative bid.

If you forgo the initiative bid and go for a 25 point ship you have room for a generic Phantom, Punisher with AC and TIE MK II (card helps the thing a lot actually), PtL Royal Guard, etc.

Oh yeah, and Captain Yorr. PtL out of a K-turn with Carnor.