So I got Imperial Assault from my wife for Christmas, and I've pretty much fallen in love with it since the first game. I've played a few of the missions (which my friends think are ok), but skirmish is really what I enjoy most so far. I've mostly been playing Rebels (Smuggler Box ftw) and Imperial(Snooooow troopers!) while my main opponent has been playing Scum with a ton of variety. WE are now preparing to go to our first tournament on the 31st.

So on to the questions!

1) Do we need to bring the required tiles/missions to the tournament or is this provided by the venue?

2) The listed maps in the tournament info pdf are Kuat Space Station, Mos Eisley Cantina, and Training Ground. Anything of specific interest that noobs should know about these maps and their missions?

3) Any bits of IA specific tournament etiquette we should know about?

4) I purchased a Royal Guard Champion and it was missing one of the Kuat skirmish missions(Data Transmission?). I've submitted a request to FFG for the piece. Any idea how long this can usually take? Or am I perhaps out of luck?

5) Any command cards you guys think are great but a new guy might miss?

6) I've been listening to Vader's Finest podcast and much enjoy it. Are there any other good resources I should be aware of for the game?

Here is my Smuggler Ball list I've been playing:

Han

Chewie

Jyn

C-3PO

R2-D2

Gideon

And here is my Imperial List:

Elite Snow Trooper

Elite Storm Trooper

Officer

Officer

Elite E-Web

Elite E-Web

Thoughts on the lists?

Thanks!