Just buy two Imperial Vets like me! Then I'll have 4 Defenders...
And 2 cool new bombers, and 2 more Crack Shots, and more titles than you can shake a stick at. Options!
Two Crackshots!?!? I only see one in pic. I pray there are two! Then again, I was suppose to get two tractor beams in my mist hunter 
Cool! Just looked at the article again and noticed that they are giving just 3 new pilots per ship. The generics are the same... So we get two copies of the same generic pilot.
Thats a first isnt it?..
For quick reference: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2015/12/14/rule-the-skies/
As stated, it was the same with Imperial aces. They also didn't include any of the bottom 2 generics.
Which kind of annoys me, because there's been times I wanted to take 3 Alpha squadrons (in some highly non-competitive play of course) and ended up having to proxy them...
I kinda feel like FFG should include enough so you've got all generics for all your ships (assuming you buy 1 of each set), but it's not the biggest issue in the world I suppose. I mean - they kinda do it here by including 2 Glaives (so you've got one for your defender in the box and 1 for your "other" defender)...
I'm figuring 10 weeks before they hit stores. Mid June should be about right. Just enough timd to replenish my discretionary funds piggy bank. Before I break it. Again.
Two Crackshots!?!? I only see one in pic. I pray there are two! Then again, I was suppose to get two tractor beams in my mist hunterJust buy two Imperial Vets like me! Then I'll have 4 Defenders...
And 2 cool new bombers, and 2 more Crack Shots, and more titles than you can shake a stick at. Options!
Only two. I need 3 Red Defenders to go with my 3 normal ones.
Really screws up my number of Bombers, though...
Sweet! Totally justifies the extra I just spent to leave spaces for the new pilots and upgrades when re-organizing my binder for Wave 8 cards!
Oops, forgot imperial veterans came with crackshot when I padded an order with my 2nd Kihraxz. I'm sure I'll find something to do with 5 of them 
I look forward to see what system officer, or whatever that card it called does, probably sweet crew for the Tie Shuttle.
I look forward to see what system officer, or whatever that card it called does, probably sweet crew for the Tie Shuttle.
Yeah, me too. I'm hoping it has good synergy with Fleet Officer. PS2 TIE Shuttle with Fleet Officer and TIEmk2 is already a very nice, very efficient support ship, but I struggle to think what to fit in the second crew slot. Hopefully this will be the answer.
The Defenders are coming! THE DEFENDERS ARE COMING!
(gets knocked out by troll)
Now the internal debate of want vs. more want. Do I get 1 copy or 2? I already have 3 defenders. I don't really need anymore, but I only have 2 bombers. I can't fill a gozanti with only 2 bombers. And 3 is just lopsided...
Cool! Just looked at the article again and noticed that they are giving just 3 new pilots per ship. The generics are the same... So we get two copies of the same generic pilot.
Thats a first isnt it?..
For quick reference: https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2015/12/14/rule-the-skies/
Rebel Aces had Dagger, Green, Blue and Prototype generics. And two new aces per ship.
Imperial Aces had 2 new named per ship and 4 generics.
So the real new thing is more that all the generics are actually NEW generics. Gamma Squadron Veteran are PS5 and will strike before A-Wing, Z-95, TIE/ADv1 and Scout generics. It's like they are made to alpha strike first, especially with their elite slot, which separates those veterans even more from normal gammas.
And glaive squadron with PS 6 for those defenders is quite high as well, potentially out striking even the new TIE/SA generics.
Edited by SEApocalypseMuwhahahahahahahahaha yes the end is nigh! Soon we'll wipe out the terrorists and criminals once and for all.
I can't wait! I have loved the defender ever since the ol' days of the TIE Fighter video game. I still believe the ship is good in its current state, but I think that this will make it the powerhouse deserving of its legacy.
Edited by RiptideCan I haz now Avengers?
Edited by SEApocalypseI'm just hoping this is an April fools thing and they are waiting in my FLGS.
Look forward to this much I do
I pre-ordered this last night.
Two copies.
I've got 2 copies on pre-order Haven't been this excited about an X-Wing release since Wave 4 was announced.
Glory coming soon...
I THINK I'm good with only one copy. I've already got two Defenders (and one red after a crappy custom paint job!). And I think the only Bomber I'll ever run is Crackmaster Flex Tomas Bren.
But please, do convince me why I need more...
I'm figuring 10 weeks before they hit stores. Mid June should be about right. Just enough timd to replenish my discretionary funds piggy bank. Before I break it. Again.
I'm still going to hold onto the dream of it really being 6-8 weeks. This means it could still come at the end of May. I'll hold onto this believe until the time comes, then be crushed again. When it finally comes out in 10 weeks time, I'll be disappointed and withdrawn. The circle will be complete.
I've only been buying one of each expansion so far but I've been tempted to buy multiples of the various TIEs, and bombers and defenders happen to be my favs. So I'm really tempted to buy more of the original expansions when this one comes out. Who knows might even get two vets too!
With the Gozanti, I now have 8 Tie Fighters. Then again, I started at Wave 1 when there were only 2 Imperial ship choices. Personally, I think having a bunch of Tie Fighters on the table is pretty cool. If you can get good with them, you can fly well with many other lists. I almost hate the Tie Interceptor as people just disregard the regular Ties...unless they are flown in formations. Yes, a Tie isn't an Interceptor, but it is the original arc dodger.
I also have 4 Tie Bombers and love that list. Very fun for tournament games, cinematic games, epic games, and scenarios.
I THINK I'm good with only one copy. I've already got two Defenders (and one red after a crappy custom paint job!). And I think the only Bomber I'll ever run is Crackmaster Flex Tomas Bren.
But please, do convince me why I need more...
You won't have enough titles to run triple /D or /x7 with just one pack. That should be reason enough 