So in the near future I'm going to casually get into the game. I plan on buying:

1 TFA Core

1 Extra Dice

1 Millennium Falcon

and

1 pack of something Imperial that is equivalent to the Millennium Falcon.

I do not plan on printing off proxy cards or upgrades, I'm just looking for a straight-out-of-the box Imperial equivalent to Han's Millennium Falcon. (I suppose if I have to buy a loose card on eBay (can you even do that?) I will, but I just can't stomach printing stuff up.)

Any suggestions? Thanks so much in advance!

Decimator

The Decimator is the closest fit for what you describe.

Two identical answers within 3 minutes! You guys rock!

Decimator is a good suggestion. But for my money, I prefer the Firespray. Not a turret, but it has fore and aft arcs. The upgrades it comes with are great as well, including Veteran Instincts, Homing Missiles, Heavy Laser Cannon, Ion Cannon, Proximity Mines, Seismic Charges, Gunner, and Stealth Device (x2). Plus it is more of a "thematic" counter to the Falcon.

Just my two cents.

Decimator is the only Imp PWT, and closest to the falcon. Indeed in SWG (it's point of origin) it was basically the Imperial YT1300, more or less same stats.

It does however handle different to the falcon in game. It is also far sexier.

ito use, YT-1300s are the only PWT for rebs as well

the YT-2400 isnt even close to usable without a cannon; title optional

What does PWT mean?

Sorry.

What does PWT mean?

Primary Weapon Turret. The YT-1300's primary is a turret.

PWT is "Primary Weapon Turret"

Dang it Ninja'd

One last thing: It doesn't have to be a single ship, just a single pack. For example, do you guys think what is contained in the Imperial Aces pack is a fair fight against the Falcon?

ito use, YT-1300s are the only PWT for rebs as well

the YT-2400 isnt even close to usable without a cannon; title optional

There is only one falcon, but the K-wing and 2400 are both PWTs in that their primary weapon may be fired out of arc. Outrider means the mangy cannon is constant, or they HLC donut.

ito use, YT-1300s are the only PWT for rebs as well

the YT-2400 isnt even close to usable without a cannon; title optional

There is only one falcon, but the K-wing and 2400 are both PWTs in that their primary weapon may be fired out of arc. Outrider means the mangy cannon is constant, or they HLC donut.

sure, what I mean is that they arent even close to useful in that capacity

even the cheapest K is twice the price of an academy; hits just as hard

you need to build them differently; not so with the falcon

Absolutely, there is only one Falcon. Only the Falcon flies like a Falcon.

Absolutely, there is only one Falcon. Only the Falcon flies like a Falcon.

and the decimator

One last thing: It doesn't have to be a single ship, just a single pack. For example, do you guys think what is contained in the Imperial Aces pack is a fair fight against the Falcon?

Intercepters are "arc dodgers". They want to not be shot at by getting beside or behind things.

The Falcon has no "arc"; they shoot 360°. The Falcon will chew up Interceptors unless they have upgrades to help, namely Autothrusters, which are in other packs.

Therefore, starting out, I do not recommend Imperial Aces to play against the Falcon.

Falcon has a S&V move dial.

everything except for 3-hard turns.

deci is a phat turret with no 1-hards

I dunno, not fully tested but Gozanti I can see flying like a super-deci. I don't feel that the Deci flies too much like the falcon, needs to be more aggressive I find (lack of 3PO, isard doesn't quite cut it, neither does Kirk).

Hilariously for a campaign I ran when we were back in wave 3, I proxies the falcon's stats as a Deci.

the ultimate strat is essentially the same

which is just throw dice at any enemy; move and boost out of trouble

theyre both very simplistic, undemandin ships with little to no counterplay option. Maybe decent for a new player; apart from potentially bad habits formed from flyin without an arc restriction

Therefore, starting out, I do not recommend Imperial Aces to play against the Falcon.

Imperial Veterans, on the other hand, might be much more feasible.

if you just want to match the falcon, not copy it, the Tie/FO is a very stable, maneuverable ship that can keep up with, endure, and kill the Falcon. Juke + relay is your friend

Normal ties, in numbers, can as well, but theyre more frusturatin due to dice related bull

if you just want to match the falcon, not copy it, the Tie/FO is a very stable, maneuverable ship that can keep up with, endure, and kill the Falcon. Juke + relay is your friend

Normal ties, in numbers, can as well, but theyre more frusturatin due to dice related bull

Are you saying the two First Order Ties in the TFA core can take on the Falcon?

I have to say, as much as I like our evil friend the decimator's good looks, it is a pwt, and those things aren't great for your first games. I remember how I felt a bit let down when my friend started playing the falcon, as a pwt changes the game so markedly when you start out. It also starts the arms race (autothrusters, super swarms, twin laser turrets, etc) that are necessary to counter it. When you start, the thrill of the chase and dodge are so strong, it's a shame to bring the 360 pooper to the party...

I too might consider taking the firespray instead. The lambda is also a great choice if you don't mind proxying, as it gives you three or more really solid builds to fly - vader-suicide, emperor buffer, armed to the teeth and engine-upgrading, and naked but for a cheap upgrade - eg tactician or fire control system. It also forces you to learn to pilot ships well, as it has the worst dial in the game! Plus it's beautiful. Finally, imperial aces is a great box to kick off with too, and interceptors are such a lot of fun to play. Still the imperial's signature ship, in my book.

Also, Vader with X1 ATC, EU and Predator is a great ship.

Just saying.

I have to say, as much as I like our evil friend the decimator's good looks, it is a pwt, and those things aren't great for your first games.

it isnt fun at ANY time, but they sadly exist

if you just want to match the falcon, not copy it, the Tie/FO is a very stable, maneuverable ship that can keep up with, endure, and kill the Falcon. Juke + relay is your friend

Normal ties, in numbers, can as well, but theyre more frusturatin due to dice related bull

Are you saying the two First Order Ties in the TFA core can take on the Falcon?

not the TFA core; the Tie/FO expansion pack. Juke + Relay is what you are lookin for

now, Juke + Relay versus a naked Falcon? absolutely, ESPECIALLYif you break out one or both of the two Leaders; unless you luck out badly. Naked Falcons are trundlin pinatas of free kills