I'd like opinions on this list, I don't run 5 ships all that often.

(98/100)

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TIE/FO Fighter: "Epsilon Ace" (17)

TIE Advanced: Darth Vader (29 + 8)

+ Predator (3)

+ TIE/x 1 (0)

+ Engine Upgrade (4)

+ Adv. Targeting Computer (1)

TIE Fighter: "Howlrunner" (18 + 2)

+ Juke (2)

TIE Fighter: Academy Pilot (12)

TIE Fighter: Academy Pilot (12)

I like the concept of a TIE/FO in a 5-ship imperial list....that being said I feel like it might be out of place here. If you are just going to run 1x TIE/FO, it feels best as a flanker (in my opinion). Consider dropping the TIE/FO and Juke on Howlrunner. Replace the 2x Academies with 3x BSP with Crackshot and now you have a sizzling mini swarm to pair with Lord Vader. Another option would be to keep 3x Academies and roll with Omega Ace + Juke + Comm Relay. This gives you two powerful ships and an array of blockers. Just be wary how you fly such a beast. If you fly either of your named pilots with the Academies, be sure to break off at the right moment from your formation in order to not get boxed in by your opponent.

The good things about your list are that the Ep. Ace can react to other aces early in the match and if you fly Howlrunner with Vader at first, it creates targeting issues with your opponent. They have the choice to focus fire Vader or try and take Howlrunner down. Either way, use whatever regular TIEs you bring to block and enable Vader to put in the work.