Coming into the home stretch, only three rounds left until the end of season.
Week Eight Results
Standings
Logfiles
BlairBunke 100 Morgan 23 | vlog
Pheaver 100 Dom 0 | vlog
Theorist 100 SideSlip 48 | vlog
sozin 100 KineticOperator 28 | vlog
StarSlinger 100 Kelvan 58
Hothie v Matt-Shadowlord - adjourned
Week 9 Matchups
Whisper + Veteran Instincts + Fire-Control System + Advanced Cloaking Device
Soontir Fel + Push the Limit + Royal Guard TIE + Autothrusters
Omicron Group Pilot + Emperor Palpatine
(100)
IG-88B + Heavy Laser Cannon + Predator + IG-2000 + Advanced Sensors + Autothrusters
IG-88C + Heavy Laser Cannon + Predator + Advanced Sensors + IG-2000
(100)
Commentary: Brobots usually plays very well. The damage it can pack in should scare the dickens out of Whisper. However, Soontir and Whisper can effectively dodge arcs if there is some good planning ahead. Most of the time I tend to side with the high PS ar dodger when no turrets are involved. I believe Morgan know’s what’s up on this one. Cheering for USA but I think Morgan has it.
Scum and Villainy Prediction
Ricky: Morgan
Lyle: Dom
Corran Horn + Push the Limit + Shield Upgrade + Fire-Control System + R2-D2
Poe Dameron + Predator + R5-P9 + Autothrusters
Tala Squadron Pilot
(100)
Darth Vader + Predator + TIE/x1 + Advanced Targeting Computer + Engine Upgrade
Carnor Jax + Push the Limit + Royal Guard TIE + Twin Ion Engine Mk. II + Autothrusters
Omicron Group Pilot + Emperor Palpatine
(98)
Commentary: Man, I really think that SideSlip’s list is a direct counter to Blair’s. Even with the hp regen that Blair can pull out I can’t see how he pulls a win without great dice rolls. I’m seeing a trend where imperial lists with ace type ships run with Palpatine. I think that’s a good call.
Scum and Villainy Prediction
Ricky: SideSlip
Lyle: SideSlip
Poe Dameron + Veteran Instincts + R2-D2 + Autothrusters
Green Squadron Pilot + A-Wing Test Pilot + Wired + Push the Limit + Autothrusters + Chardaan Refit
Tala Squadron Pilot
Tala Squadron Pilot
Tala Squadron Pilot
(100)
Outer Rim Smuggler + Ion Projector + Leebo
Gold Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret + BTL-A4 Y-Wing
Gold Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret + BTL-A4 Y-Wing
Gold Squadron Pilot + Ion Cannon Turret + BTL-A4 Y-Wing
(100)
Commentary: CONVOY!!!! I’m excited to see how this version plays out. Certainly the tala don’t really care about ions or really much other than being ships with hp and red dice. But Poe and the Green could get screwed by some good convoy blocking. I want that to play well. Ami I convincing myself KO will win? Maybe? sozin: Love the new Rebel convoy! Weird to not see TLTs on Y-wings :-)
Scum and Villainy Prediction
Ricky: KO
Lyle: pheaver
Theorist
Bandit Squadron Pilot
Bandit Squadron Pilot
Bandit Squadron Pilot
Bandit Squadron Pilot
Bandit Squadron Pilot
Bandit Squadron Pilot
Gold Squadron Pilot + BTL-A4 Y-Wing + R3-A2 + Bomb Loadout + Twin Laser Turret + Ion Bombs
(100)
Colonel Vessery + Mangler Cannon + Decoy
Darth Vader + Veteran Instincts + TIE/x1 + Advanced Targeting Computer + Engine Upgrade
Captain Yorr
(100)
Commentary: This is interesting because initially I’m not sure what to pick. StarSlinger loves Vessery. I also think Yorr will go a long way to help combat R3-A2. Theorist could potentially lose that Gold pilot right out of the gate if he’s lucky. that being said… swarms tend to just wear down ships and if Theorist can get this game close enough he could wear down.
Scum and Villainy Prediction
Ricky: Theorist
Lyle: Theorist
Rear Admiral Chiraneau + Veteran Instincts + Engine Upgrade + Ysanne Isard + Gunner + Tactician
Darth Vader + Veteran Instincts + Proton Rockets + Advanced Targeting Computer + Engine Upgrade + TIE/x1
(100)
Matt-Shadowlord
Jake Farrell + A-Wing Test Pilot + Push the Limit + Veteran Instincts + Autothrusters + Chardaan Refit
Gold Squadron Pilot + Twin Laser Turret
Gold Squadron Pilot + Twin Laser Turret
Gold Squadron Pilot + Twin Laser Turret
(100)
Commentary: Man there are a lot of upgrades that aren’t terribly helpful for lyle here. sozin: In case you’re looking for a really strong anti-Phantom list, my list is great! **** you, Great Barrier Reef scuba trip!
Scum and Villainy Prediction
Ricky: Matt
Lyle: Matt
Prototype Pilot + Autothrusters + Chardaan Refit
Blue Squadron Pilot
Blue Squadron Pilot
Blue Squadron Pilot
Prototype Pilot + Autothrusters + Chardaan Refit
(100)
Binayre Pirate + Feedback Array
Black Sun Soldier
Black Sun Soldier
Black Sun Soldier
Black Sun Soldier
Black Sun Soldier
KaaTo Leeachos + Crack Shot + Assault Missiles
(100)
Commentary: Yikes… Hothie’s swarm’s bigger than my swarm… I do not like! While I do have stronger firepower in higher gun ships, Hothie just has more that fire earlier. This will be rough.
Scum and Villainy Prediction
Ricky: Hothie
Lyle: Hothie