Emperor + Wampa

By Gausebeck, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Wampa from the new Gozanti preview is quite strong when working with the Emperor, but 14 points doesn't seem to fit nicely with either a shuttle or decimator plus other aces (who also like the Emperor). This is the best I've been able to think of so far:

Darth Vader + TIE/x1 + Adv. Targeting Computer + Veteran Instincts (31)

Omega Leader + Juke + Comm Relay (26)

Wampa (14)

Omicron Group Pilot + Emperor Palpatine (29)

Any other ideas on how they can fit together in a list?

instead of OL, use Lt. colzet with AC free up 3 points for a SD on Vader

Hell no

Omega Leader is an amazing and economical late game ship; SD is awful RNG garbage

Omega "el presidente" for life!

Pair with 30pt inquisitor and you have 27pts left over.

Vader, 2 TIE fighters and some upgrades to help keep Palpatine alive longer?

  • Darth Vader - Veteran Instincts, Engine Upgrade, TIE/x1, Advanced Targeting Computer
  • Dark Curse
  • Wampa
  • Omicron Group Pilot - Emperor Palpatine, Engine Upgrade

Not sure what to spend the last 2 points on.

Inquisitor instead of Vader would be an interesting option. If he has a good dial, I'd probably want PTL on the Inquisitor, so he or a cheap Vader would each be 31 points.

Vader has more hull, higher PS, and most of the time has better damage, but the Inquisitor would have Autothrusters and better maneuverability. Action economy would be comparable, depending on how often Vader has to change targets and move his TL.

Maybe moar shuttle?

From your list move vader into to a doom shuttle and add an an academy for a neat 100.

Maybe do a Tie Bomber build with ST-321 using Jendon and Palpatine :

Tie Bomber : Major Rhymer

  • extra munitions
  • advanced proton torpedoes
  • advanced homing missiles
  • adaptability

Lambda Class Shuttle : Colonel Jendon

  • ST 321
  • Emperor Palpatine

Tie Fighter : Wampa

Tie Fighter : Academy Pilot

Use Jendon to give target locks to Rhymer so he can fire APT's and AHM's, and use Palpatine accordingly