So I've got my third epic match coming up, and we've up rated the game to 400 points for fun. I've not met with much success, but things have been EXTREMELY close every time, down to single ship against single ship each time. While I'm not settled on any one force, this one seems interesting to me. The roles are pretty thematic...
The TIE Fighters and Interceptors led by Dark Curse being first wave. After the merge break formation and fighters either K-turn to re-engage or continue on to priority targets (capital ships) depending on positioning. Cue -- "There's too many of them!"
Vader and Eclipse are ace hunters. Fly in second wave, with Colzet. Colzet continues to priority targets.
Raider is... different from usual. I've piled more dice modification on it than I'd normally like to pay, particularly with the obvious support squadron of the Omicron pilot and Jonus. It's nearly 200 points dedicated to the Raider. Only Jonus would suffer lack of use if I flub and lose the Raider quick. The Raider outfitted like this has limited range but works for fighter sweeps. Close rapidly with second wave and slow up to assist.
What I like?
12 fighters. Enough to clog space and make it difficult to maneuver.
Raider has energy issues... firepower is no longer energy dependent.
Raider has potential for re-rolls with Jonus and limited internal and external methods for dice modifications
What I don't?
Limited range of the Raider
Points tied into the flagship!
I'm not 100% set on the list, but I'm curious what the theory tacticians think of this one. It's got considerable strengths and flaws, but is anything fatal here?
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400
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382 points + 18 unsupported
Pilots
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Darth Vader (34)
TIE Advanced (29), TIE/x1 (0), Predator (3), Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1), Advanced Targeting Computer (5)
Juno Eclipse (31)
TIE Advanced (28), TIE/x1 (0), Veteran Instincts (1), Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1), Advanced Targeting Computer (5)
Lieutenant Colzet (24)
TIE Advanced (23), TIE/x1 (0), Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1), Fire-Control System (2)
“Dark Curse” (16)
Academy Pilot (12) x 5
Alpha Squadron Pilot (20) x 2
TIE Interceptor (18), Autothrusters (2)
Raider-class Corvette (aft) (63)
Raider-class Corvette (50), Shield Technician (1), Weapons Engineer (3), Gunnery Team (4), Ordnance Experts (5)
*Ordnance Tubes (5), *Cluster Missiles (4), *Homing Missile (5)
Raider-class Corvette (fore) (57)
Raider-class Corvette (50), Sensor Team (4), Impetuous (3)
*Proton Torpedo (4)
Captain Jonus (24)
TIE Bomber (22), Swarm Tactics (2)
Omicron Group Pilot (33)
Lambda-Class Shuttle (21), Sensor Jammer (4), Emperor Palpatine (8)