Like many other Imperial pilots, I can't wait for the Defender title to get here. I've been flying the old Defender with success for the past two months and the arrival of the FO had me excited for the future of a Vessery based list.

TIE Defender: · Colonel Vessery (35)

Veteran Instincts (1)

Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1)

TIE/fo Fighter: · "Omega Leader" (21)

Juke (2)

Comm Relay (3)

TIE/fo Fighter: · "Zeta Leader" (20)

Wired (1)

TIE/fo Fighter: Zeta Squadron Pilot (16)

Once the x7 title is available, the Zeta Squad pilot becomes a Crack Omega.

I'm really excited about the potential of this list, even without the titles. Vessery should have consistent punching power, Zeta leader provides another 3 die gun, Omega Leader draws hate early (and supplies locks) and the Zeta can push out of Ace blocking and shoots before Swarms.

I think starting out the FOs fly in a triangle with Vessery coming in from the side or at the back of a diamond. After the initial engagement, the formation adaptz go the threat.

What do you all think? Viable now with a better punch to come later?

I don't think an omega w/ crack shot is 'better punch' than Zeta Leader. Afterall, 3 reds are always better than 2. I also think that hull upgrade is more important on Vessery than TIE mk 2, since Vessery doesn't care much about stress, so clearing it is not a big deal. On the other hand, crack shot is pretty good on Vessery, I think I like it better now than veteran instincts on him.

This would be my take:

Vessery w/ x-7, crack shot & hull upgrade = 37

Omega Leader w/ Juke & comm relay = 26

Zeta Leader w/ wired = 21

Zeta pilot = 16

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Without the x-7 title, you could drop hull for TIE mk 2 on Vessery for the time being.

Thanks for the reply!

I meant the Zeta Squad, not leader to be the Crack Shot guy (going back to edit). Does hull really improve Vessery's life span than much? The six HP is pretty good by itself.

Thanks for the reply!

I meant the Zeta Squad, not leader to be the Crack Shot guy (going back to edit). Does hull really improve Vessery's life span than much? The six HP is pretty good by itself.

I find its the difference of lasting another round, and that usually means one more shot from the big V that you wouldn't otherwise get...

Thanks for the reply!

I meant the Zeta Squad, not leader to be the Crack Shot guy (going back to edit). Does hull really improve Vessery's life span than much? The six HP is pretty good by itself.

I find its the difference of lasting another round, and that usually means one more shot from the big V that you wouldn't otherwise get...

That is a fantastic point. I don't think I've run a hull upgrade since before Auto Thrusters came out! Haha.