My first crack at a Crack Swarm

By DarkHorse, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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“Wampa”


4xBlack Squadron Pilot w/Crack Shot


“Omega Leader” w/Comm Relay, Juke


No real synergy between the 6 ships (decided not to take Howlrunner so the squad doesn't need to fly in formation.) but for 6 TIE fighters, I think it could do some real damage and with PS4 and 8, it will go before a lot of TLT carriers and need to set up overlapping fields of fire to handle PS9+ aces.


Any advice from those who have flown with or against a Crack swarm is appreciated.


Thanks.


Edited by DarkHorse
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The weak spot is Wampa. He really needs something - youngster, targeting computer, howlrunner, whatever. Otherwise, he might as well be an unequipped Black Squadron pilot. I guess you're not losing anything, and his ability will keep people honest. You can afford to evade or barrel roll each turn, since focus is kind of irrelevant to your firepower...

At the same time, Omega Leader is a **** nasty thing to face. Provided you can keep it a one-on-one fight, he can in theory take anyone, and you've got plenty of bodies to keep the goons out of it...