So, i played some games with this one:
So, i played some games with this one:
you're in for a world of disappointment with r2d2 on anyone who isn't poe (or luke)
r2d2 by himself doesn't actually do a whole lot of anything on a profile as fragile as an X's. You need those consistent defensive focus mods (+ thrusters) for him to do his job
also wouldn't recommend wedge without full modifiers. Dude dies at the drop of a hat, so you at least want him to hit hard but just having 3 dice + focus/lock is a great way to disappoint yourself
you're in for a world of disappointment with r2d2 on anyone who isn't poe (or luke)
I actually like him a lot on Red Ace but it almost forces you to bring Comms as well which makes him quite expensive. Doesn't apply here though. I would be inclined to maximize my T-70s and maybe fly an Integrated Biggs instead of Wedge.
Perhaps drop Wedge for Hobbie + TA? You then have an Xwing that can Kturn every turn (Xwing not getting hit is best defense they can have) and have a focus+TL, and Ello doing his tallons. Nice manuevering squad. That would give you 4pts for ATs. Also, dont waste Wedge's EPT if you keep him. Throw an adaptability on him as well
Moving after those pesky PS9's will make him a bit harder to take down. Or if your opponent has low PS ships, make Wedge a PS8, now all your ships are PS8 and you can freely fire and move in any order of your choice.
EDIT: Just thought about Blue Ace w/ R2-D2. Kinda of like the idea. Just doing green straights, then 90 turn either way to fire and get a shield. Like a green stay on target almost. Havent really flown him. Tried him with BB8 once but wasnt effective against higher PS ships.
Edited by wurmsI actually like him a lot on Red Ace but it almost forces you to bring Comms as well which makes him quite expensive.
I tried a Poe and Red Ace (and friend) list, but there's something that doesn't work for me there. I would need a lot more practice with them.
The load outs were Poe (push the limit, BB8, auothrusters), Red Ace (R2-D2, comme relays, autothrusters), green squadron pilot (Chardaan, test pilot, push the limit, wired).
Poe was always targeted first, Red Ace did her job and soloed Han, the A-wing was a blast, but not perfect. It didn't come together for me, but I'm almost certain that was pilot errors ![]()
With a Poe without regeneration and Red ace with R2-D2 list, I would try to fly Poe behind red ace to see if Red Ace can take some heat off of him while he does his thing for a round or two. Poe always has a huge target oh his back though, so you could use that to setup shots with the other ships. Red Ace doesn't need AT(but I always use it), so that could be dropped to get Biggs with a 1pt astromech in for some POEtection.