So it has been inferred that the "Pattern Analysis" tech card lets you do a red maneuver and get an action. This puts Epsilon Leader in a whole different light. Before, you could K-turn, but you would lose your action. Now? You have no downside.

The best part about this is how nicely it scales. I think you can just as well have 2 TIE/fo's acting as "hunters", 2-slooping and 4k-ing all day getting fantastic shots. Or you could have a whole swarm. Of course it doesn't work with Omega Ace/Leader or Zeta Leader, but it pairs nicely with Epsilon Ace and Zeta Ace. 40 points for some very dodgy ships? Might be cool.

Noooo this is getting buried because I didn't put my feelings in the title!

I noticed this too. Epsilon leader is now (nearly) a full green dial with that upgrade. Seems like he'll get some use.

I think it's a good thing. I like it!

Also works for Youngster and Rage.

Personally, I want to fly a list with all the B-team Tie FO pilots. Just for giggles. Play against a bunch of B-team T-70's would be fun.

WHY ARE YOU MAKING EPSILON LEADER WORK BEFORE FIXING THE SCYK FFG OMG BIAS

The problem is that even an FO that's always got a shot is a ship throwing 2 attack dice (not you Zeta Leader shhhhhh). I love me some FO aces but even at 1 point for the Patchwork Anteater Epsilon Leader is going to be a luxury it's hard to justify taking over the other options unless you've got a special reason to fear stress.

Interesting find.

WHY ARE YOU MAKING EPSILON LEADER WORK BEFORE FIXING THE SCYK FFG OMG BIAS

The problem is that even an FO that's always got a shot is a ship throwing 2 attack dice (not you Zeta Leader shhhhhh). I love me some FO aces but even at 1 point for the Patchwork Anteater Epsilon Leader is going to be a luxury it's hard to justify taking over the other options unless you've got a special reason to fear stress.

Hey, when the Scyk gets its own movie, I'm sure FFG will make it shine.