so Ive got my store championship on the 27th and im set on using vader n a palpatine shuttle, I have let my brother take soontir tho to boost his list as it will be his first store tourney. so who do I use? I really want the inquisitor but very doubt he will be out by then

, so im thinking either jax or maarek

my list is:

vader...29 (35)

tie/x1...0

ATC...1

engine upgrade...4

VI...1

OGP...21 (33)

emperor palpatine...8

sensor jammer...4

and?

carnor jax...26 (34)

roayal guard tie...0

stealth device...3

autothrusters...2

PTL...3

This would mean dropping EU from vader tho and id put mk2 engine on him

or

marek steele...27 (32)

tie/x1...0

ATC...1

mk2 engine...1

PTL...3

What do you guys think?

I've been trying to decide myself but for me I am trying to decide between

TIE Advanced: •Darth Vader (35)

Engine Upgrade (4)

TIE/x1 (0)

Veteran Instincts (1)

Advanced Targeting Computer (1)

TIE Advanced: •Maarek Stele (32)

Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1)

TIE/x1 (0)

Push The Limit (3)

Advanced Targeting Computer (1)

Lambda-Class Shuttle: Omicron Group Pilot (33)

Sensor Jammer (4)

•Emperor Palpatine (8)

Total: 100/100

and

TIE Advanced: •Darth Vader (34)

Engine Upgrade (4)

TIE/x1 (0)

Advanced Targeting Computer (1)

TIE Punisher: •"Redline" (37)

Cluster Missiles (4)

Extra Munitions (2)

Flechette Torpedoes (2)

Fire Control System (2)

Lambda-Class Shuttle: Omicron Group Pilot (29)

•Emperor Palpatine (8)

Total: 100/100

I have had good luck with redline and he's alot of fun. I just don't know how I feel about losing the couple of upgrades I need to drop for the change.

I think sensor jammer is strong and I wouldn't want to bring a second ship with 1 green dice, I think it would go down to fast even tho redline can dish out gd damage. tho if u were using redline id want something more atk oriented than flechette torps

Yeah I normally play redline with plasma torpedoes but points got tight. I guess the real decision will be redline or palp

I had really good luck and a lot of fun with:

Omicron Group Pilot (21)

I think Carnor Jax works best in a squad with many focus-based shenanigans, so I approve of pairing him with sensor jammer.

If you want to double down on his ability, consider dropping the Advanced Targeting Computer in favour of an accuracy corrector, and swap Veteran Instincts for Juke.

Vader loses that lovely PS11 but if you're not taking an engine upgrade it's less important anyway; but Juke plus Carnor Jax's ability is rather mean.

I had really good luck and a lot of fun with:

Omicron Group Pilot (21)

Emperor Palpatine (8)

Darth Vader (29)

Veteran Instincts (1)

Advanced Targeting Computer (1)

Engine Upgrade (4)

TIE/x1 (0)

Academy Pilot (12)

Academy Pilot (12)

Academy Pilot (12)

Total: 100

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Blocking with the 3 academy pilots as needed makes vader more slippery and let's you use palpatine's dice for offense. Plus academy pilots are pretty self sufficient as is, so they don't necessarily need the palp help. Vader can totally be changed for flavor too.

yay for academy pilots - the true imperial heroes!

To the OP's list, I would add Omega Leader: Juke/Relay/Stealth Device and Prockets onto Vader for an even 100 points. No bid, but its not really necessary.