So, I have finally bought enough Scum to actually field a squad. I am very unfamiliar with them as a whole and wanted some ideas for a squad using the ships I have:
StarViper
M3-A Scyk
G-1A Starfighter
Kihraxz Fighter
Is it feasible to play with all 4? I'm really thinking of a more "For Fun" type list, but I still would like it be viable. Thanks!
It's feasible. I'm not so sure about competitive, but if you are just looking for fun then absolutely, you have some fine ships there.
One of each at their lowest PS garners you all four with 18 points spare. Or you can upgrade the Kihraxz to a Black Sun Ace, and the Star Viper to Guri with her standard fair (VI, Virago Title, Sensor Jammer, Autothrusters and Glitterstims). If you have the Lambda and Falcon or Slave-I for the cards.
There are plenty of fluffy builds you can make with any of those ships in pretty much any formation you have points for. Just a word to the wise, an M3-A is a weaker TIE fighter, so you should probably fly it as such.
Edited by Obsidian LeaderPrince Xizor (31):
Total: 36 pts
Tansarii Point Veteran (17):
Total: 21 pts
Ruthless Freelancer (23):
Total: 23 pts
Cartel Marauder (20):
Total: 20 pts
= 100 pts
This list assumes that these 4 ships are the only expansions you own, since you didn't specify what you could work with.
Xizor takes center and should be the last ship remaining against whatever your opponent's weak link is. The rest of the list works to protect Xizor in a formation, while trying to get as much damage as possible out there. Use the numbers, keep'em tight, focus fire and have fun.
Additionally, your Tansarii Point Veteran can be replaced by:
Cartel Spacer (14):
Total: 20 pts
This gives the list a bit more teeth and saves a point for a possible Inertial Dampeners, either on the Marauder or the Freelancer.
Not gonna lie, it's not going to win you Store Champs (maybe it could...I don't know). But in a "for fun" setting, it should get you to some places.
Edited by K GenesisThanks guys! I'm going to give this a shot. I was thinking about trying to combo Guri with Serissu to try to keep the 'Viper alive. I think I'll try the Xizor list though.
It just occurred to me. What are some of the builds for these ships? I think I understand the Scyk and its role as an Imperial player, but the K fighter? Not as much. I understand that it and the G-1A fill roles that are similar to the X Wing and the B Wing respectively. What is a good general build for the K fighter?
Simply put, there are none. Some experiments, but nothing to write home about. Breaking down the pilots, we have:
Cartel Marauder - Pure workhorse. Cheaper than its counterpart, the Rookie Pilot, it's usually played naked. Some attempts at it are 5x Marauder or Super Guri and 3x Marauder. None with expressive results, but perfectly acceptable.
Black Sun Ace - a.k.a. BSA, has an EPT slot to account for. Arguably the most popular pilot, due to its simple build: Crackstim. At 26 pts, it gets the job done, if you're looking for a disposable knife-fighter.
Graz, the Hunter - Completely ignored. Lack of EPT kills him. Whatever he achieves, the BSA achieves with less. Cloaking/Stygium might get him somewhere, though...but I haven't seen anyone willing to invest on him so far.
Talonbane Cobra - Suffers from the Wedge syndrome: has a target painted on him from the get-go, is played as a suicide fighter. Wave 8 gave him a breath of fresh air and people are experimenting with him. Attanni Mindlink and Cloaking Device, specifically, gave him tools to perform as the ace he should be. Still on trial. Most popular attempt is Attanni Mindlink/Engine Upgrade.
Sounds like the Crackstim build could be fun and effective. Thanks for the info! Very solid write up.
Talonbane, Pred(Or VI), EU, and Cloaking or Glitters to taste is the most common I’ve seen. He does however have a huge target on his forehead.