I feel like k4 with engine and ptl is such a gross workhorse that I have a hard time not using it as a) the only firespray build and b) as my target lock train of choice. K4 is way better than lrs on sprays imo.

I like it a lot on Eamon Azzameen. He's kind of twiddling his thumbs the first few turns, so you give him a target lock to launch an alpha strike that he follows up with bomb drops and rear shots in later turns. Slave 1 allows for one less bomb than the Andastra, but it's bombs are cheaper.

You and I think alike. Emon and deathrain is where I'm testing this with deathrain being priority since I've been running flechettes lately anyway.

I would hesitate to add it to the other pilots simply because I like EU although I feel EH almost strictly outclasses EU here.

Good call on Deathrain. Pretty much the same as Eamon. It gives him something to do before he's in bomb range.

Imp Firespray + Vessery looks like it could work. I would probably bring Bounty Hunter/recspec/LRS and fly Vessery with HLC. Just that comes in at 78 leaving plenty of points for another ship or upgrades+ a ship. The alpha of a TL+focused bounty hunter and Vessery would be very likely 7 hits. That's going to hurt anything.

Don't bother with the HLC on Vessery; TIE/D + Ion Cannon is likely to bring the same damage since Vess can get his bonus TL on both attacks. Plus it makes the target easier prey for the BH the following turn.

Don't bother with the HLC on Vessery; TIE/D + Ion Cannon is likely to bring the same damage since Vess can get his bonus TL on both attacks. Plus it makes the target easier prey for the BH the following turn.

That's probably better, I'm still so used to HLC on my defenders I have to remember I have options now!

Scyks are the broken Scum ship (honorable mention to underperforming Viper generics), not Firesprays. FS is a very solid middle of the pack ship, particularly the Scum ones, though the Imps do have the virtue of fitting three into a single list. 10 HP behind 2 Agi with the evade action is pretty nice, and it's not like it doesn't have a decent dial.

This would be better if lower PS generic firesprays were a thing again. Then losing the engine isn't such a big deal. But they're not.

2x bounty hunters one with LRS and Vessery/x7+3 point EPT would be a pretty beefy list. I am going to have to play around with defender and Firespray lists. I think there's something there.

*HILARIOUSLY FLAWED LOGIC SNIPPED*

My, what an expertly put together retort. You really nailed all the pertinent troll points there (quoting out of context, strawman, ad hominem et cetera..) - keep this level of critical analysis up and you might even make next year's high school debate team. Might.

But hey - I'm not mad at you for shifting the goalposts (uses a ship's performance at a tournament to illustrate it's alleged weakness; refuses to accept the same argument to illustrate otherwise) just because it doesn't suit your position, I'm just... disappointed.

His post has the benefit of being correct, however. A generic E-Wing is a flawed ship. The same goes for Defenders and Sycks. The designers have even acknowleded that there are balance flaws with regard to certain ships. Your single experience does not prove or even suggest anything to the contrary.