Bumpmaster?

By shaner, in X-Wing

In my group, "Bumpmaster" refers to any large base ship who's only purpose is to bump as many opposing ships as possible. This can be used with intimidation but also has other forms.

my current favourite "Bumpmaster" is:

Heff Tobber — U-Wing 24
"Zeb" Orrelios 1
BoShek 2
Ion Projector 2
Pivot Wing 0

Ship Total: 29

(sometimes with sensor jammer as it cancels die that they can't modify since they bumped)

But most large base ships can (more or less) be outfitted for a similar purpose. For example the double drew combo of intel agent and Boshek makes for a pretty decent bumpmaster that isn't faction specific.
yeah Jumpmasters work but there's a lot you can do with a bumping ship and the right pilot (Oicun has some pretty killer bumping combos and can still shoot at other things thanks to PWT)

This year you put Attanni Mindlink on your low PS jumpmasters. I've been running two torpedo boats and Fenn lately. Since they have torpedoes, maybe they aren't a true bumpmaster anymore, but half the time I still use them to get in other ships way and deny actions. That big base can really mess up the planning phase for your opponent once the parking lot has formed on the board.

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HAHA, Parking Lot. I like that.