This little man starts out at a PS 12 as long as he has no damage cards assigned to him. Does this apply to deployment since he hasn't taken a damage card yet? Does he get to deploy as a PS 12 or a PS 4???
Edited by TheGreedyMerchantEpsilon Ace Question.
He should deploy at PS12. Pilot abilities are active during setup if they're applicable, just the same as upgrades like Veteran Instincts.