I've been having fun with a defender+ 3 first order ties. I liked omega leader, but didn't like having the epsilon pilots because of PS 1. I've been playing this and think it has potential (I haven't flown it very well) so I would like to get the community's feedback.

Total 98

Vessery

-HLC

-VI

-Shield Upgrade

Epsilon Ace

2x Omega Squad pilots

I highly suggest adding Crackshot to the Omega Squadron pilots.

I highly suggest adding Crackshot to the Omega Squadron pilots.

I want to but don't own any

Hmm, it's a hard one. If I were going to take Vessery and some FOs, my list would look like this:

26 Omega Leader w/ Juke, Comms.

44 Vessery w/ [1pt EPT, likely Crackshot], HLC, TIE Mk2.

30 (2x) Epsilon.

Omega leader's pilot talent synergies very well with Vessery's. The 2 Epsilons are just cheap filler that fits the TIE/FO theme. Since you don't like the Epsilons though, maybe this is a bit better:

26 Omega Leader w/ Juke, Comms.

42 Vessery w/ HLC.

32 (2x) Zeta.

Same idea, just losing TIE Mk2 from Vessery and the EPT to get the Epsilons upgraded to PS3 Zetas. It's a shame you can't get the EPT on Vessery, though he doesn't exactly need it.

Very tempted to try that first one CRCL. Nice suggestions.

Very tempted to try that first one CRCL. Nice suggestions.

Yeah I quite like it too. The only reason I haven't tried it yet is my Defender is still half painted.

I've been having fun with a defender+ 3 first order ties. I liked omega leader, but didn't like having the epsilon pilots because of PS 1. I've been playing this and think it has potential (I haven't flown it very well) so I would like to get the community's feedback.

Total 98

Vessery

-HLC

-VI

-Shield Upgrade

Epsilon Ace

2x Omega Squad pilots

Epsilon Ace is a great idea to enable Vessery's ability. However, he dies if he is taking TL since he has no defense. You have to give him comm relay to protect him.

Since you are not running EPTs on the Omegas, there's no reason they cannot be downgraded to Zetas if need be.

Eppy Ace w/ comm relay = 20

2 zeta pilots = 16 x 2

Vessery w/ VI, HLC & shield = 47

99

I actually can't wait to test this list in a few variants:

Colonel Vessery (35)
Opportunist (4)
Heavy Laser Cannon (7)
Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1)

"Zeta Ace" (18)

Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
Weapons Guidance (2)

Epsilon Squadron Pilot (15)
Weapons Guidance (2)

Total: 99

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Of course, it's not a competitive list, but it could work pretty well, imho. For Imperials, the main possibility to trigger Opportunist is blocking and stressing. That's why I included Zeta Ace as a more unpredictable blocker.

All three Tie/FOs are able to trigger Vessery's ability. The Epsilon Squadron TIEs with Weapons Guidance shouldn't even need target locks, so they can lock onto a target once and then never use the token, unless absolutely necessary. Even then, all TIEs shoot after Vessery so he will already have triggered his ability. Of course, you can't strip any tokens for Opportunist that way, but a smart opponent wouldn't use them prematurely anyway.

Another posssible escort could be Omega Leader + Epsilon Squadron + Academy Pilot. Still, two blockers and a second ace.