Miranda/TLT/ReconSpec/ExMunitions/Seismic/Seismic

2x Gold Squadron with TLT/BombLoad/ExMunitions/Seismic

It´s basically a TLT-spam list. If compared to 4x Y-TLT it obviously lacks one TLT and 7 hull/shields. The list however gains up to 8 seismic drops. It gains shield recharge ability and PS8 with Miranda plus increased TLT damage output with Recon Specialist. It also gains a 3-dice range-1 turret if needed with Miranda.

The best part about seismics is that it tackles the weakness of multiple TLTs which is when the opponent charges into the doughnut holes. Sure, arcdodgers might be able to barrel roll or boost out of range of the seismics but that hopefully plays into the hands of the TLTs which love ships without tokens.

Another great thing about seismics is that they have great potential against swarms because they can actually cause damage to a number of ships (which make them an extreme bargain at 2 pts) and they also scare low hp aces because it´s guaranteed damage. In any case, hardly any lists that "counter" them.

What do you think?

ps. Another version of this list would be to skip extra munitions on Miranda to upgrade the seismics to proximity mines on the Y-wings. That way you have the PS8 ship dropping seismics on ships that have already moved within range and the Y-wings drop proximity mines where ships that haven´t yet moved will have to crash into them. In general I think seismics are a better value at 2 points but I guess this provides more variety and possibly more fun.

I think it would be interesting because like you said, the weakness is that donut hole and the ease of tailing the y-wings. Prox mines might get their target more often this way but a couple of seismics might land as well and are sure damage. That's just kind of how you like to pilot. Either one will make kiting easier.

I'm just not sold on rec spec for Miranda. Most likely tlts will hit with just one focus or tl, so I'd rather see C3PO on her to keep her around a little longer. With her regen she will undoubtedly be everyone's primary target.

Otherwise this looks fun. I don't see many bombs at all, especially on y-wings. I'm sure you will end up landing some due to people forgetting you have them and playing into the way they normally chase tlts.

recspec is pretty inferior to c3po on Miranda, and you'll want a stress bot at the cost of an extra munitions to make said seismics much easier to land v higher ps