How to defeat Dash + Corran using empire?

By peter23, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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Hi,

I would want to know which would be the best empire lists to defeat Dash + Corran rebel lists.

Also, the best strategies with each list.

I hope you can help me :-)

Thank you!

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Since they don't have any TLTs, Darth Vader (PS 11 version) may be a good ace to counter Corran.

Since Dash and Corran can have such high damage output it may also be possible to dilute this by flying a swarm. Make them waste high firepower on tie fighters!

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I beat that list so hard with a Palp shuttle + Soontir and Vader. Just arcdodge Corrand and clean up Dash, after that it's just Corran,, which isn't too bad.

Edited by Sarcon
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TIE fighters are a bad idea. Dash can kill one per turn and Corran another. Basically you lose 2 TIE fighters before they even get to shoot (well 1 for sure anyway).

TIE/FO is a bit better, especially with omegas w/ Comm Relay + Juke.

Soontir is great at killing Dash, but Corran is great at killing Soontir. Whisper can kill either of them, but can also die to either of them depending on positioning. PS11 Vader is a 'safe' bet, but with VI, he might not have the mods to push damage through Corran's defenses (if he only deals 1 per turn, Corran just regens it).

I think Palp + Vader + Soontir can do it, provided you don't lose Soontir early (watch out for the Dash block + Corran double tap).

Another list that should wreck it is 3 Jukes and a Jerk:
Carnor Jax w/ push the limit, hull & autothrusters = 34

3 Omegas w/ Juke & Comm Relay = 22 x 3

100

Your opponent will try to kill Jax first, so use him as bait or try to block Corran with him so the Juking omegas can burn down Corran (without dice mods, Corran actually dies quick to these guys). Alternatively, if he's being cautious and keeping Corran back, Jax can rush Dash (don't get blocked yourself though!) and try to eliminate his Kyle Katarn bonus so that the Jukes start stripping shields (Dash will probably kite then and you can turn on Corran)

Edited by blade_mercurial
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Can you please give examples of Dash + Corran builds?

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I built a Boba/Defender list with defeating Dash/Corran in mind.

Boba Fett (39)

Expert Handling

Navigator

Advanced Homing Missiles

Proton Bombs

Slave 1

Extra Munitions

Long Range Scanners

(54)

I ran both Vessery and Brath, not sure who I liked more, but Boba in the set up can murder PtL Corran. VI Corran is much less of a threat in my eyes because he has fewer tokens. EH and Navigator help Boba to get into Dash's donut hole, and LRS helps the initial joust as well as breaking away from combat when you need to.