Speculation: Rebel Veterans

By Ghost XV15, in X-Wing

I'd say E-Wing, HWK-290 or Z-95

At least one Y-Wing.

EPTs, additional astromechs, and Rebel bomb options.

PLEASE.

Y-Wing and E-Wing. The Y really needs new pilots, EPTs and a possible crew option. The E needs a cost reduction, new pilots. Both could use new droids.

The X-Wing already has many pilots, and would benefit from new droids also. Maybe just a title "fix" card for X in the Y+E Veteran pack?

Since it was said that IA is not the only buff to the X-Wing I think it is safe to assume that an X-Wing is set. Then for a second ship (because I doubt FFG will give us two X-Wings) the matter is more open.

A Y-Wing? Sure the rebel pilots are lacking, but the Y-Wing in general is in a really good spot. Sure it may just repackage BTL-A4, but that would be a bit underwhelming.

An E-Wing? The generics are horrible for sure, but Corran is dominant. I personally don't have the desire to see more E-Wings on the table. It certainly is a possibility, though.

A-Wings don't really need anything. Both Prototypes and Jake are part of the meta and Green Squads might make some sort of comeback rather soon. I'd not expect them.

HWKs? I'd be all for it, since i just love them. I do not really see them in need of a buff, though, since they make a good TLT platform. The rebel generics are a lot better than the scum ones and Roark Garnet is a really good ship that fits into 4 ship lists at 25 points. They also had a slight boost with rebel aces already.

Z-95 by their nature will never eclipse the status of cheap fodder. Even the aces have to be kept cheap. They also soon will have another playstyle with the alpha strike swarm that the Tracers enable. They also don't need much of a buff.

The other small ships aren't in need of new stuff either, so it comes down to an X-Wing and either a Y-Wing, E-Wing or HWK. I believe the E-Wing, although I personally have no desire for it, is the most likely one. The Y-Wing comes after that and then the HWK, which I already think is highly unlikely.

Just a thought they could do a Y-wing and Hawk pack that included pilots for both the rebels and scum. This would allow them to do any fixes they want and get it to both sides. and even if they make a third painted model for the Y-wing it would just make flying them easier to see on the table with out needing numbers on the stand. They could also do something like this for the Z-95 bringing in some pilots and options and bring both sides up to par with each other allowing this ships to shine where it is only being used as a filler right now, and I don't know possibly bring in a fix that makes missiles more viable for the tie advanced, a-wing, Tie defender, Z

-95 etc. The ships who do not have a trop slot for extra munitions

Im going to guess a X-wing pack with the 65 in Corran's corsec paint scheme and a 70 in the black and orange Poe paint scheme. Easy way to bridge Ep 7 with the past and get new people interested in the civil war era.

I have to go along with Wraithsquadron on this one. I was actually going to post it until I saw he already brought it up.

After seeing the T-70 pack didn't have Poe's ship design, it was the first thing that sprang to mind. A pack devoted to these two would have to new generics for each - a Rogue Generic and a blue squadron pilot for the T-65, and a generic from Poe's new squadron (he only flies the blue X in the previews when he's with Red and Blue - so I'm guessing at some point he gets a new squadron along with his new X - possible rebuilding Rogue himself) and another Veteran for the T-70. Named pilots in the form of Zev Sanesca and Corran for the T-65, and Poe's Squadron Ace and another Ace for the T-70. You'd have a selection of cards included that combine well (possibly more Integrated Astromechs) and then the Title fix or Other fix for the T-65.

As for what the fix is, not sure. I could see potentially a Stealth/Recon-X that replaces the Torpedo slot for an extra green (kind of a built in Stealth Device) or just a title card that removes the Torpedo slot for a points reduction.

Edited by Kyla

Im going to guess a X-wing pack with the 65 in Corran's corsec paint scheme and a 70 in the black and orange Poe paint scheme. Easy way to bridge Ep 7 with the past and get new people interested in the civil war era.

While I think unfortunately a T-65 and E-wing is more likely, T-65 and T-70 is what I'm hoping for as well. That or a T-65 and a Z-95. And while I've never cared that Corran is not in an X-wing, it would be awesome to have a green cor-sec model...

Also, while I think a title upgrade is likely, I hope it's not a squad based title. I know I'm probably alone in this, but I'm not crazy about something that would force me to bring multiple x-wings to benefit, I much prefer more flexible squad designs (I can see it now, "Oh look, I'm fighting another 3 X-wing list, yay..."). Although, if the Imperial Veterans expansion is anything to go by, they do pay attention to (some) forum suggestions, and my opinion may be way too late.

As for what the fix is, not sure. I could see potentially a Stealth/Recon-X that replaces the Torpedo slot for an extra green (kind of a built in Stealth Device) or just a title card that removes the Torpedo slot for a points reduction.

I'm hoping not to see too many of these Chaardan Refit type cards. Not sure how I feel about the new TIE title yet. Any mod that reduces points in exchange for a slot makes all cards of that slot type more expensive. So an already expensive proton torpedo would have an even higher price for an X-wing since the card is usually an auto-include.

I'm hoping for t-65 and t-70 x-wing two pack heroes of the resistance. Some actual named pilots and black and orange paint for the t-70 and some t-65 goodies.

Let the ugly e-wing die alone in a corner. :P

Hmmm, reading all this. For the extra rebel pilots and some bonuses it could be the y wing and e wing.

Then later on an old-and-new pack with both the t65 and t70 x wings

Or would it be the true veterans?

Then it could be the X wing and Y wing

Or.....

I shall wait and see! ;)

Would prefer X and E. I'll have 4 X-Wings eventually but I only see the need for 1 E-Wing right now.

As I've stated in other forum threads, I would prefer the X-Wing gets an attack boost rather than a defense boost, since it has options for defense already.

Something like this:

Linked Cannons

Rebel Alliance Only

X-Wing Only

"When you are attacking with your primary weapon and hit, if at least 1 damage (hit) or (crit) is cancelled by the defender, they suffer 1 additional damage."

This boosts all X-Wings, not just Aces. Sure, Aces will be stronger now but the Generics will dish out more damage than before. Most of the time everyone wants more defensive upgrades for the X-Wing but I feel like increasing firepower will increase the longevity of your X-Wings.

I think its probably down to some combo of the T-70/T-65/E-Wing.

T-70:

Pros - Easy opportunity to sell the Black/Orange paint scheme while still providing upgrades that benefit the T-65. We may have a slew of new pilot options we want for it soon.

Cons - Might not have new pilot options for it soon. Just got released twice in the last 3 months.

T-65:

Pros - In need of help. Iconic. Makes Rogue Squadron a thing. Tycho and Corran obvious pilot choices, plus many, many more. Easy pick for a new elite generic Rogue Squadron pilot if they don't go with that as a title.

Cons - Ship already exists in 3 SKUs including an alternate paint scheme and has 10 pilots to pick from.

E-Wing:

Pros - Also in need of help. Doesn't have many pilot options. Obvious dud counterpoint to the Defender. Astromech slot can improve X-Wings too. Definition of Elite.

Cons - Corran sees tons of play. Not really popular and not a ton of demand to see the few pilots who flew it flying it over an X-Wing. Gets into territory more likely to never reappear post cannon wipe.

So... yeah, pick 2:3. I kind of suspect T-70/E just for model production reasons, but I would like to see some post RotJ Rogue Squadron pilots. Regardless, I suspect whatever is released will benefit all 3 models no matter which two actually end up in the box.

Edited by LunarSol

Personally Im in the camp of expecting an x/e-Wing pack.

I really want to see a generic E-Wing "Pop Dog Pilot" with the model being a repaint in their camo color scheme, although I highly doubt this will be the case.

Along with Rogue and Wraith squadron xwings of course along with their named pilots

Edited by BeardedBaron

I hope when Rogue One comes out it puts to bed, for good, the call for rogue squadron.

Sorry folks, all the new canon points to Wedge leading RED squadron - including Return of the Jedi.

I liked those novels too, but i don't see a rogue squad title happening.

I hope when Rogue One comes out it puts to bed, for good, the call for rogue squadron.

Sorry folks, all the new canon points to Wedge leading RED squadron - including Return of the Jedi.

I liked those novels too, but i don't see a rogue squad title happening.

From what I've heard Rogue 1 doesn't seem to have anything at all to do with fighter pilots.

As to the Rogues I quote Soul Blade: "The Legend Will Never Die!"

Technically, the only time the callsigns with Rogue were used, it was for air-speeders. As in non-spaceworthy craft.

1 Point T-65 Title that gives the boost action and increases Attack Value by 1!!!

No? Well, I can dream.

Ewing Series 2

You must equip an astromech named R7

Once per turn when defending, you may turn a blank into an Evade. If you do, your primary attack value drops to 1 until after your next attack.

Edited by Rakaydos

I think that Y/E is the most likely. The X-Wing already has three expansions-worth of pilots whereas the Y-Wing and E-Wing only have one expansion each. I know everyone is constantly clamoring for an X-Wing "fix" but that doesn't mean it is going to happen.

Cons - Ship already exists in 3 SKUs including an alternate paint scheme and has 10 pilots to pick from.

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Well, the TIE fighter already exists in 3 SKUs as well, and has 13 pilots (10 named ones) so a box with Corran and Tycho as X-Wing pilots plus 2x a PS6 Rogue Squad Pilot generic would match the TIE in pilot count.

X-Wing, E-Wing camp.

Though if we're going for a Rogue Squadron theme, the original game for the N-64 had a level where your X-Wing had its torpedo tubes switched out for Ion Cannons. I think X-Wings with Ion Cannons would be dope. Since Imp Vets came with 2 titles for the Defender, we could see that as 1 option for the X-Wing. With the (Guidance Computer?) in Wave 8, we could also possibly see a general fix for ordinance across all ships, and a return to 4 X-Wing with Torpedoes lists.

Scum and Villainy will likely see their ship fixes come out with Huge ships. Hutt ship for the Scyk and Black Sun ship for the Star Viper.

But here is what I REALLY want for Christmas: Rebel Lambda Shuttle

-Tail Gun

Modification Lambda Only

Your Lambda Shuttle gets a rear firing arch.

-Emperor's Shuttle

Title-Imperial Only, Lambda Only

Your ship gains the (Cloak) action icon.

-Tydirium

Title-Rebel Only, Lambda Only

During the activation phase, you may discard this card.If you do, for the remainder of the round, this ship cannot be attacked.

The Y-Wing is very unlikely to be put in a aces/vet pack. Both the E-Wing and the X-Wing have been commented on by Alex and Frank as needing help, but there has never been a comment made about the Y-Wing.

I'd love to see some new Y-Wing pilots especially ones with elite talents. But the Y-Wing is and will continue to be a very solid ship with little need to be improved, which isn't true of the generic E-Wing or X-Wing.

The Aces boxes and now Imperial Veterans are used to bring improvements to ships that need it. Plus the Y-Wing did get some upgrades in the Most Wanted box.

Edited by VanorDM

All I can say is they really need to have T-65 Tycho now that the precedent for a Pilot in 2 different ships has been set.

EDIT: Oh also a T-65D-A1 Title would be great that scraps the astromech slot for a systsems slot.

Or even go all the way to a StealthX title. It would probably increase the X-Wing's agility, or allow it some kind of free evade.