Once wave 8 is out:

Vader

Adaptability/ATC/Engine

Lt. Colzet

Acc Corrector

Wampa

Omicron w/Palp

100

What does everyone think?

I like it! but I do prefer Zeta Leader with Wired instead of Colzet because of the higher PS. and then you have room for tractor beam and/or electronic baffle on palpmobile but it's just personal preference I like TIE/fo's dial better than Advanced.

Colzet works well with Wampa. Wampa puts the card on a ship and Colzet flips it in the end phase. Chance to one shot a Phantom or Coran that way.

The only problem I see is that "Wampa" is an obvious target, and Palpatine can only do so much to protect him. He won't last long. That said, it's one more ship than the typical Palp Aces squad, so it has its benefits.

Step 1: Replace AC on Colzet with FCS.

Step 2: Shoot target Wampa and Palp put damage card on.

Step 3: Use TL generated by FCS to flip damage card.

Step 4: Profit.

Step 1: Replace AC on Colzet with FCS.

Step 2: Shoot target Wampa and Palp put damage card on.

Step 3: Use TL generated by FCS to flip damage card.

Step 4: Profit.

FCS is better compared to AC on the assumption that your wampa will survive for many rounds - which might not be the case since everyone will be hellbent to gun down the cute tie fighter. AC provides more consistent damage output before and after wampa dies. I would try this idea nevertheless, sounds like a valid option

Wampa generally gets two shots off before dying - but those are two shots that WILL be auto damage cards no matter what range, and that WILL get turned into crits by Colzet. Wampa doesn't need anything extra aside from saving Palpatine's mod, meaning he always takes an Evade action. Meantime, he's attracting attention away from the other ships - pretty good for only 14 points - and that means your other ships are free to pound away.

I'm a bit fond of Omega Leader +Juke+Comms in the final spot, because OL is strongest one-on-one and in this situation it's likely he's the last target - Wampa first, then Colzet, then Palpshuttle, then OL. If you've been dealing damage the whole time then it's likely an easy sweep for OL. Plus, that gives enough points to put Engine Upgrade on the Palpshuttle, with 4 points left over... one of which can go to giving ATC to Colzet, since he's not likely to spend his TL when he FIRES.

I'm still torn about what upgrade is best though: Stealth Device or Hull Upgrade on Wampa, or Reinforced Deflectors on the Lambda when that drops?

Palpshuttle + Wampa with SD and Colzet with AC/FCS will be 69 points.

Just nice to slot in Vader's best apprentice in all its glory:

The Inquisitor (25)

PTL (3)

TIE/V1 (1)

AT (2)

Compared to OL and Vader, his survivability is much higher against TLTs. Plus he doesn't rely on target locks to effectively shoot like a real ace (OL needs TL+Evade for full effect and Vader needs TL). He only does TL to maximize his damage output and minimize damage intake at the same time. No need to close in and make a risky attempt against aces either thanks to his ability.

The Inquisitor will definitely make this list better. Colzet is only good on paper and gets de-fanged after Wampa dies and Omega Leader just doesn't pack the punch to make the list top tier.

The Inquisitor will definitely make this list better. Colzet is only good on paper and gets de-fanged after Wampa dies and Omega Leader just doesn't pack the punch to make the list top tier.

Actually, wrong about Colzet. The longer a game goes and the more damage cards accumulate, the more threatening he becomes - I had a game where my opponent killed Wampa then went after the Palpshuttle, Colzet flipped FIVE damage cards, and even flipped a Blinded Pilot on poor Soontir three times, neutering him completely until OL got the finishing shot. It was a blowout.

Colzet + FCS seems good, but the problem is that when using it you HAVE to TL something in your arc, and more often than not you're just maneuvering him around so he's close enough to drop a TL on a damaged Ace no matter what.

Not all that fond of OL, and do wish that the Inquisitor could replace him. But man, giving up EU on the palpshuttle is just...

I built (but haven't played yet) a similar list that uses Scourge (for further Wampa synergy) instead of Vader. It frees up points to make the Shuttle into Jendon (to pass TLs where needed, like Colzet) and a Hull Upgrade to Wampa.