Hi all. I'm brand new to the x wing community. I have a lot of experience playing TCGs at a very competitive level, yet hardly any experience with tabletop games. I've been messing around with different lists with my buddy and I want to try to spark some interest in the game at my LGS. Anyway, I'm looking for some help making my list somewhat competitive while staying true to what I love about the ships.

The TIE interceptor has always been my favorite ship. Fast, manuverable, and hard hitting at the cost of being a glass cannon. FFG did my favorite ship justice.

I love the playstyle of the TIE phantom. Say what you will about it being bad for the game. 2 natural agility and 4 total hit points means that one mistake and you're finished. In love with phantom's play style. I want one of these in my list, even if it's a generic without ACE (not the same broken ship but there's still value there)

I love how the TIE defender can pack a punch and still take a beating in return. A little costly, but does a lot to solve hit point problems some imperial ace lists can encounter.

These are the ships I have to work with

2x TIE phantom

2x TIE defender

1x TIE interceptor

3x TIE/FO fighter

1x TIE bomber

1x Firespray

I'm not asking anyone to build a list for me. I have a good idea for what I want, I just want to make sure all my weaknesses are covered and that I'm getting good value out of my ships. Being new to the game I have little knowledge of the meta or what trumps what.

Let me know what works out well for you with small imperial ships, what ships I should invest in to take my fleet to the next level, and what problems I'll encounter (and some answers to said problems)

Thanks guys! May the force be with us