I think if it can get the FAQ'd Title (adding Hull or Shield) and 2-3 new pilots with at least one that helps with defense... I would LOVE this ship.

Jabba's Yatch/Star Jewel could handle the any fixes FFG comes up with. Add another Scyk model with slight variation in paint scheme (ala GR-75).

*My wishful thinking: The Scum Aces pack could help the Star Viper and Y-wing. Both with the gold/purple Hutt colors. Give the Y-wing a title that adds an illicit upgrade slot and 4 new salvaged astromechs. Along with new exciting pilots of course.

TIE/fo really showcases the Scyk's shortcomings. For 15 points it's got a much better dial, one more hull, evade(!) and can still TL. And for 2 points more gets a PS 4 with EPT.

It really misses that illicit to make it unique and viable.

I think the issue is that they REALLY did not want it to be possible to field a list with 5 heavy laser cannons.

"We've tested it and got a price that works. Now, let's give it a different, higher price to discourage people from using it."

That line of thinking got us the T-65, Firespray, Starviper, generic E and K Wings, named Y Wings and the Defender.

From you can go to ... room for extra stuff now!

Or FFG will give it another title... dunno.

I just give it extra hull and shield, no big deal because the ship is fine, it just needs more ass to stay in the fight is all.

!!!

... but then, who wants to play with the old version/model?

Well, how long ago did you see a Retrofit-less A-wing

Or maybe non-royal Ceptor?

Fix is a fix. Subtle or not

I see A-Wings without the refit alot (because they took a missile) but they always have the second EPT from the title. One of the players that placed highly in the recent SoCal Invitational was running a list with three A-Wings and nary a refit to be seen. It was something like:

Jake w/VI, PTL, Autothrusters, Proton Rockets

Tycho w/VI, PTL, Autothrusters, Proton Rockets

Green w/PTL, Crackshot, Autothrusters, Homing Missile

True, the title is the real fix for A-wings. chaardaan is just nice for a-swarms.

I think the issue is that they REALLY did not want it to be possible to field a list with 5 heavy laser cannons.

"We've tested it and got a price that works. Now, let's give it a different, higher price to discourage people from using it."

That line of thinking got us the T-65, Firespray, Starviper, generic E and K Wings, named Y Wings and the Defender.

Yet, somehow, 4xTLT made it through.

... I'm the only one here without a problem with the Syck aren't I?

Maybe because you didn't try comparison?

Put an A-wing and a Tie-FO next to a Scyk and ask thyself

"****, WHAT THE ACTUAL ####"

Then I put an HLC on the syck and flanked with it.

Then I witnessed ungodly dodging with a leatin/serrissu combo?

Yeah, sometimes point costs are massively out of whack.

Syck may be overcosted by a point, but that's it.

Then I put an HLC on the syck and flanked with it.

Then I witnessed ungodly dodging with a leatin/serrissu combo?

Yeah, sometimes point costs are massively out of whack.

Syck may be overcosted by a point, but that's it.

for 1 more point it's an A-wing

A-wing, Carl! With epic maneuverability, super-green dial, boost and extra shield

1 point extra, Carl!

for 7 more points it's a mobile sniper. 5, a mango-critter.

They got their uses.

Also, for 1 more point it is not an A-wing.

Scum don't get A-wings.

Scum don't get A-wings.

Exactly.

It's an A-wing cut in EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WAY.

The Tansarii Vet with a Mangler is part of my key build right now, which also includes a HWK, a Z95, and Y-Wing with a nice sprinkle of TLT love. It's a potent combo for the way I play that helped me table a well-flown Whisper/Echo/Black Squadron list. Just gotta know when to drop the Scum tricks to annoy the hell out of your opponent.

But you missed the point, look at the lists and factions as a whole. Scum get things rebels don't, Rebels get a whole load of things imps don't.

Scum get Palob. You can have the syck for that rather than an A-wing.

I get my Vader X-1/ATC/predator/EU, who kills Palobs, and A-wings.

Hear is another fun idea. Keeping with the theme there is not a lot of room for modification what if there was a 1 point up grade that let's you swap the barrel roll for a boost+Hull that could be fun

Keep the talk going loving the idea's

Is it not the cheapest ion delivery device?

Free hull has been done, free stealth device seems scummy.

Is it not the cheapest ion delivery device?

Free hull has been done, free stealth device seems scummy.

Ion pulse missile on Z-95

for 7 more points it's a mobile sniper. 5, a mango-critter.

They got their uses.

Also, for 1 more point it is not an A-wing.

Scum don't get A-wings.

I think that's 9 and 7 points respectively.

Have you ever had people bash a ship so much you just thunk "maybe i should buy another two of these and try lists out with them?" May hop down to the FLGS soon if i can think up and 3 ship lists that use them.

I havent flown mine yet but i really like how it looks...

Is it not the cheapest ion delivery device?

Y-wing

23-25 pts. Turrety. fat. can be speedy or more reliable

HWK

21-24 pt. Turrety, 2 dodges. Can be fitted with much fun.

Z-95

15-16 pts. Cheap. Ions big ships.

Scyk.

19pts. Non-turrety. Not fat, not that cheap, doesn't scare bigships that much. Tends to die orrbile death.

Is it not the cheapest ion delivery device?

Y-wing

23-25 pts. Turrety. fat. can be speedy or more reliable

HWK

21-24 pt. Turrety, 2 dodges. Can be fitted with much fun.

Z-95

15-16 pts. Cheap. Ions big ships.

Scyk.

19pts. Non-turrety. Not fat, not that cheap, doesn't scare bigships that much. Tends to die orrbile death.

Z95 15-16 points. Ions big ships - yes BUT needs target lock on intended target, that's 2 turns to get it done effectively or 1 turn w/o focus.

Z95 can do it only once. Tends to die fast as well, dial not that good.

Scyk dial is better than the Z95 and and it can BR. And an ion cannon can fire every turn.

I have 2 Scyks, have run them a very few times single or both, in a mixed bag (Khiraxz, Y, Hwk). With ion or flechette cannon and something else in their group as the BIG juicy target (Talonbane, loaded Y or Hwk) they are pesky little annoying buggers, which can turn up on unexpected spots, as their dial is slightly weird (I have no A-wing, cannot compare to these (Have TIE Int though).

Not sure if they are good swarm ships, with that dial it might be difficult to hold a formation.

Still you always want to have them cheaper. And I feel that Serissu is difficult too field, cause everyone wants to kill her first - and then she is too expensive.

Serissu is a cornerstone of an Epic Match.

Because Bodyguard is there, PTL+Stealth makes people just want to target someone instead, and she really helps with survivability.

I think, they should re-do its dial. Yes logisticaly this is hard, but could be done if they do an aces pack (pirates of ledgend, or is that too Captain Jack Sparrow, good thing Disney owns it all).

But seriusly, since it doesnt have a boost you could up the dial and it would still require good flying. add 3 hard and 5 straight, all banks and straights are green, and the 5k is white.

Done!

Even if you would add a green Tallon roll - Heavy Scyks are too squishy for their costs and you can't save them from turret fire like A-Wings and Interceptores.

because some fellow in FFG forgot to place the Boost icon Dx

What about a special cannon that costs -2 when fitted to a syck? Or because the syck is a pirate ship, 3-4 alternate titles that do different things?

Honestly, not every ship has to be an advanced X1. I like the Syck.