So I just bought the Core set today and wanted to get some ideas on what to buy next. I really want to run a carrier group of at least 3 capital ships with a decent fighter escort. I had originally wanted to run Empire but I haven't seen a list that I really like that fits the carrier group roll so I've tried my hand at making a Rebel list. Here it is:

Admiral Ackbar

MC80 Command Cruiser

-Home One

-Raymus Antilles

-ECM

-Boosted Comms

2 x Assault Frigate Mk II B

- Gunnery Team

- ECM

3 x X-wing Squadron

2 x Y-wing Squadron

This list comes in at exactly 400 points and I know a lot of the game is about trying to get initiative. I'm really new and haven't even gotten to play a real game yet. I'd love to know what everyone thinks about my list or about a carrier group build either Imp or Reb that would kind of what I'm looking for. Thank you for any advice!

Looks fine. Ackbar lists can do without initiative so think carefully about your objectives.

I might swap out the Y-Wings for Jan to give Intel and spread brace tokens around.

Looks like a decent solid no frills build mate.

But I agree with MadCat above ........I would also change out Y-Wings For Jan

However if you dont own Jan, perhaps the 57pts could be better spent on:

Dutch, wedge, a-wing, a-wing.

Maybe xwings if you drop raymus. Get the good old dutch, wedge one two tap going.