T-70 Build questions

By Ronu, in X-Wing Squad Lists

So was asked to flip my faction to help throw a kink in some works. What I am looking into and at is thoughts on this to see how viable it works. Should fly kind of like an Intercepters build.

Ello Atsy- R2-Astromech, PTL and Auto Thrusters

RSV x2 - R2-Astromech, PTL and Auto Thrusters

Consider BB-8 on Ello - bit more extra maneuverability when he takes a green. Ello's one of my fav T-70s.

I've seen the R2/PtL T-70 flown a couple times lately and it looks like a lot of fun. I like how the combo synergizes with Ello in a weird way.

I disagree that PTL synergizes with Ello's ability because he really doesn't want to be stressed. When stressed, his ability goes away. I prefer Predator on him to get that focus + almost TL, or to also be able to white T-roll and boost and still have dice modifiers on attack. He can end up in some sweet spots and really just wants to be able to T-roll back to back and avoid being caught by anything. I also like R5-X3 on him to ignore obstacles for a round. You can T-roll onto an asteroid and still get to shoot or boost from there and do things your opponent will REALLY not expect.

I have found outmaneuver was pretty nice on Ello. With his white T-turn and ability to boost after he can get some range one shots with a negative to Agility makes him a pretty good powerhouse.

I also have been playing with red squad vets with daredevil and R2-Astromechs. It is pretty fun to fly.

I really like integrated astromechs. Also I agree R2 on Ello not as important as he wants to avoid stress in the first place and his white T-rolls don't need a green maneuver after. So BB-8 is a cool idea, as is R5-X3.