I have a dilemma, I would like to build a 5 ship rebel build which actually has a reasonable squadron escort for when the imps close the range gap. However, as you can see below my perfect build is 473pts. (I'd switch a CR90 for Admonition if I owned a second MC30 but nevermind)

What changes would you make to this build? (I own core, CR90, Neb, Mc30, AF, fighters and rogues)

SHIP: MC30c Scout Frigate 69

UPGRADES PTS

Mon Mothma 30

Lando Carissian 4

Assault Proton Torpedoes 5

Foresight 8

TOTAL POINTS: 116

SHIP: Nebulon-B Escort Frigate 57

UPGRADES PTS

XI7 Turbolasers 6

Salvation 7

TOTAL POINTS: 70

SHIP: CR90 Corvette A 44

UPGRADES PTS

Jaina's Light 2

TOTAL POINTS: 46

SHIP: CR90 Corvette A 44

UPGRADES PTS

Turbolaser Reroute Circuits 7

TOTAL POINTS: 51

SHIP: Nebulon-B Escort Frigate 57

UPGRADES PTS

Yavaris 5

TOTAL POINTS: 62

SQUADRONS PTS

Tycho Celchu 16

Wedge Antilles 19

YT-2400 16

Nym 21

Dutch Vander 16

Keyan Farlander 20

Luke Skywalker 20

TOTAL POINTS: 128

Personally, I would stick Mon Mothma on any ship other than the MC30. I love those ships very much, but they have such low hull, no brace, and everyone will be gunning for them. They go down hard and fast.

I might suggest dropping most of your squadrons. Jan Ors and two or three escorts (X-Wings or YT-1300s) really go a long way if you're looking to just defend against squadrons.

Alternatively, you might drop a CR90 and upgrade one of the other CR90s to an Assualt Frigate just to keep Mon Mothma alive longer. I would focus on culling/revaming your squadrons, though, as all the named dudes are great, but are you trying to be a bomber attack force or a squadron defense force or something in between?

I just played with Nym and he was able to bomb 3 turns out of the 6. His ability didnt go off once so I'm thinkin generic Scurrg is the way to go unless you really want his braces.

Too many unique squadrons. You have 6, i tend to keep it to 2-3 and the rest generic.

Too many unique squadrons. You have 6, i tend to keep it to 2-3 and the rest generic.

Why though? I understand with Imperials as the aces benefit their generic counterparts, but with Rebels whats the reasoning? There are limited activations, so may as well make them count.

I accept that in this case the others may have a point that I dont need Nym, Keylan, Luke, or Tycho. However, I have previously run a different line up with multiple aces and they rip through the enemy squadrons at high speed before battering ships. If you can get them into the fight, it doesnt matter who they face, rebel aces make their points count.