Critique my Vader-Howlrunner-Punisher list.

By angrymike, in X-Wing Squad Lists

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Add your comments. or critique as you wish.

Trying to integrate the new Punisher with a basic Howlrunner mini swarm on the side. Split them into two formations, Punisher and Vader going for flank and mini swarm doing quick hit and run.

Enjoy.

VADER-PUNISHER-HOWLRUNNER PS9-2

100 points


PILOTS

“Howlrunner” (18)

Darth Vader (30)
TIE Advanced (29), TIE/x1 (0), Calculation (1), Fire-Control System (2)

Academy Pilot (12) x 2

Cutlass Squadron Pilot (28)
TIE Punisher (21), Fire-Control System (2), Extra Munitions (2), Flechette Torpedoes (2), Munitions Failsafe (1)


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I would upgrade to Redline. It is soooooooo worth it.

Vader in the TIE/x1 with Predator, Engine Upgrade, and Advanced Targeting Computer for 37 points

Redline with Fire Control System, Extra Munitions, Plasma Torps, and Cluster Missiles for 38 points

Academy Pilot x2 for 12 points each

Total = 99 points

You can ditch the Plasma Torps to double up on Cluster Missiles. Each of your main ships can operate completely independent of the rest of the squad so there is no need for Howlrunner. The TIEs are there to block and die for the glory of the Empire. Redline with Cluster Missiles can just violate low Agility ships. Once Chimps drop, Redline will just put out obscene amounts of damage.

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I think his cutlass setup is ment for stress, but I could be wrong

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I would upgrade to Redline. It is soooooooo worth it.

Vader in the TIE/x1 with Predator, Engine Upgrade, and Advanced Targeting Computer for 37 points

Redline with Fire Control System, Extra Munitions, Plasma Torps, and Cluster Missiles for 38 points

Academy Pilot x2 for 12 points each

Total = 99 points

You can ditch the Plasma Torps to double up on Cluster Missiles. Each of your main ships can operate completely independent of the rest of the squad so there is no need for Howlrunner. The TIEs are there to block and die for the glory of the Empire. Redline with Cluster Missiles can just violate low Agility ships. Once Chimps drop, Redline will just put out obscene amounts of damage.

Ditto on the recommendation to remove Howlrunner. Flying this in formation to proc Howlrunner will just get everyone killed other than wasting Vader's EU.

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Defiantly go for Redline those double target locks will devistate anything you're looking to shoot down you won't need the fail safe with those target locks, and with the new guidance chips mod coming in wave 8 I'm thinking we will see a lot more punishers and secondary ordinance in general on the tables.