I'm looking at running a list with Soontir Fel, Vader and a Shuttle with Palpatine.

Fel has The usual PTL, Stealth and autothrusters.

Omicron Group Pilot with emperor Palpatine.

And Vader with Tie X1, Adv. Targeting computer

Engine upgrade.

That leaves me with 2pts. I'd really like a 1pt initiative bid. So I've got one point to spare on an EPT on Vader.

Any Suggestions? I'm thinking of lightning reflexes, adrenaline rush, or crack shot. No VI. I'd like both aces to be same Pilot Skill.

Lone Wolf, and ratchet EU down to Stealth Device.

I'd suggest Lightening Reflexes as it gives you the chance to keep chasing a target without losing actions and avoid blockers while still having a shot.

Actionless Vader is sad Vader.

Agreed. It still leaves you stressed so you'll need to pull a green next turn, but it's a very flexible talent.

Adrenaline Rush might work too, but on an advanced it only really applies to K-turns (barring damage).

I would say Lightning Reflexes is superb, Crack Shot is okay too, helping punch damage through without needing expensive ordnance.

Determination and Veteran Instincts aren't bad but neither is critical - pilot criticals are nasty but not garuanteed and PS9 is normally high enough for anyone.

Adrenaline Rush and Calculation are less useful. The former is just Lightning Reflexes but worse whilst Advanced Targeting Computer means you've no shortage of critical rolls reliably so no need to spend points on the latter.

EDIT

Forget I said that. No, you can't do actions after a lightning reflexes turn. You get a stress token after the 'check pilot stress step' so you can't de-stress yourself from the green maneuver you just did. You still have a stress token so no actions.

With vader's ability, I'd rather take Adrenaline Rush and K-turn with 2 actions.

I have had quite some success with VI on Vader, but then again, my meta is beset with high-PS pilots. Since it is almost guaranteed that Vader will move last, it also gives me freedom to skip the initiative bid and build to the maximum points.

Adrenaline Rush. It allows you to K-Turn and still do 2 actions. Wayyyyyy better than determination or VI or crackshot or whatever.

I tend to run into a lot aces so I've got a lot of mileage from VI and not having to worry about an initiative bid. I have an itch to try Calculation.

On just 2 dice you won't often be focusing 2 and you still have the option to spend the focus normally if you do roll 2. Not looked at the numbers for it yet though.

Hmmm. I think I will try adrenaline rush. Got a small leauge coming up soon. If Vader had been my only ps9 ace I think I would had gone for VI instead.

You're going down to a 1pt initiative bid and don't want to use VI on Vader? Ma-an, use VI or keep your bid at 2 points. Your list is really dependent on moving last and moving best. Don't get out-aced, ace. Your main dudes both have boost and barrel roll. Always be in position, yo.

If I were you, I might drop Soontir down from Stealth Device to Targeting Computer and go for a 3pt bid. Then you're making sure that you're moving last, shooting first, and pushing that damage through. The best defense is a pile of destroyed enemies, imo.