I haven't seen a topic discussing this yet but it seems very powerful that we're finally getting an astromech and crew slot together. I think the possibilities abound and should be discussed. Starter power couples I've thought of:

R2d2(mech) and c3p0

R3a2 and gunner

R3a2 and tactician

R5p9 and recon specialist

Targeting astromech and hera

R5d8 and c3p0 for 100% chance of damage removal?

R5k6 and c3p0 for 100% chance to regain your target lock? (Even if this works it's still probably bad)

What others have I missed? Do these I've listed seem powerful enough for a real impact?

R2-D2 and R5-D8

IA and R7-T1 (or R5-X3, or BB-8)

Weapons Engineer and R7-T1, nice on Shara Bey and Norra Wexley

R3-A2 and Ezra (stress yourself, then use that stress to hit harder)

R3-A2 and Kyle

And probably some dial dependent stuff.

Artoo (Crew) and R5-P9 is going to be plenty obnoxious, I hope!

Navigator and BB8. Reveal a green 2 straingt, barrel roll, perform a 2 hard

Navigator and BB8. Reveal a green 2 straingt, barrel roll, perform a 2 hard

This would be great except navigator changes speed. You could potential go from a (green) 1 straight to a (red) 4 straight though with navigator and still have used the bb8 barrel roll first. Same seems to apply to other green->other color speed changes.

Intel Agent/BB8/PTL seems like it could be hilarious.

Tactician/R3A2 was the one that jumped out at me right off the bat.

My guess is also that Targetting Astromech might be great, as I just get the feeling this thing is going to have a lot of red on its dial.

I'm also very excited about Stay On Target / Targeting Astromech / Hera (Crew). It will really depend on the dial, and Wexley is capped at PS7, but it's still going to be satisfying. Bey might be the better call for it though, depending on the rest of the list.

R3A2 and Gunner, with Wired:

Stress an ace, then let them decide to take a damage or allow you another attack to deliver another stress and maybe damage them more. Depends heavily on dial.

Hera crew with R3A2 and Wired is going to be tough to beat, though.

Derp, I though R3A2 and Gunner was my contribution, but nigeltastic had it in the OP, while I though someone had already listed Hera with R3A2 as an option.

Weapons Engineer and R7-T1

Excited for this

Especially with shooting out of front and back firing arcs in the same turn.

R2F2 + experimental interface = 1 stress

Wired + Ezra = stress fir the win

norra Wexley = more eyes to change with Ezra and wired.

C-3PO and repair bot is crazy good.

I like R7-T1 with Weapons Eng. on Shara.

I just realized the ARC is a potential Jan Ors carrier. I'm not seeing any synergy or obvious combos yet, but it makes Juke an EPT worth thinking about, especially with the title-improved rear arc shot.

TA and hera can be further supplemented by Stay on Target. Norra needs focus because bleh, but Poe's mom won't care as much

also where's Sabine bb-8?

seismic drops on dial reveal, bb-8 triggers on maneuver reveal; should be able to b-roll before you drop a double-damage deuce

and hey, you even get a torp slot for extra munitions!

VI poe's mom up and get a 1 point bid to ruin the crap outta inq/omega L/wampa palp aces.

P.S: I really hate how limited and demanding Norra's ability is. makes flying fun stuff like sabine seem far less viable. Shara's ability is also very meh, but at least you can bomb away unconcerned at your arc-orientation and potentially still have someone benefit from your TL

BB8 Sabine is HORRIBLE. BB8 Sabine EI. Reveal dial, barrel roll, EI for action bomb, OR drop manoeuvre bomb, do a green, destress, do another action.

These things are gonna be terrifying for low-hull action-dependent ships if well-flown.

Add PTL for four actions and only one stress...

Well, sorry to be the bearer of bad news... maybe you take a look at the picture again...

R2d2(mech) and c3p0
R3a2 and gunner
R3a2 and tactician
R5p9 and recon specialist
Targeting astromech and hera

It is not a crew slot.. its the same slot that the epic ships have... it is a TEAM slot.

If you look closer you see the 2 people in front of each other...

Sorry!

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There are so many crazy astromech and crew combos. I think this one has been boiling for awhile considering these are 2 slots that have been around for awhile. Exciting to finally be able to map out the possibilities.

Heck, I'm even giving R5-K6 and R2-F2 second looks. Not that they are gonna be competitive, but they might surprise at least!

EI or PTL + R2-F2 + Rec Spec or Lando?

R5-K6 + Weapons Engineer or Han Solo?

Ok, so not crazy, but the fact that those droids actually have some sort of synergy at all is nice.

r5-k4 and r2-f2 will be surprising, in that you'll be surprised when they actually do anything

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yeah it's just one dude with a cap

why would epic upgrades make it onto ships that don't use epic mechanics such as energy

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Here's a direct copy and paste:

"Its nine new upgrades allow you to take advantage of the unique pairing of crew and astromech upgrade slots."

Pairing of CREW and astromech.

there's one very powerful astromech we're overlooking due to having no particular crew synergy and no synergy at all with the two named pilots

keep your eyes on R7, everyone. He's very hard to find a spot for (tarn?) but his ability can be game winning

he's also once per round so no piggy engineer!

Intel Agent/BB8/PTL seems like it could be hilarious.

Tactician/R3A2 was the one that jumped out at me right off the bat.

My guess is also that Targetting Astromech might be great, as I just get the feeling this thing is going to have a lot of red on its dial.

They've already largely addressed the dial colors in the announcement article. Six green maneuvers at speeds 1-2 (probably straights and banks), and four out of seven red maneuvers above that (probably white straights/banks and red 3-turn, 4 straight and a K-turn). Remains to be seen if it has any other white moves at speeds 1-2, but I'd assume at least the hard turns are white.

So yeah, Hera/Stay On Target/Targeting Astromech should be awesome.

Waiting for TheDarkPilot to post a "Gotcha!" or "Made ya look!" meme.

My guess is also that Targetting Astromech might be great, as I just get the feeling this thing is going to have a lot of red on its dial.

From the article we know it'll have 4 reds (pretty safe bets on hard 3's, and 4 straight and K).

R3A2 and Gunner, with Wired:

Stress an ace, then let them decide to take a damage or allow you another attack to deliver another stress and maybe damage them more. Depends heavily on dial.

Hera crew with R3A2 and Wired is going to be tough to beat, though.

Beautiful.

R2F2 + experimental interface = 1 stress

Wired + Ezra = stress fir the win

norra Wexley = more eyes to change with Ezra and wired.

Nice!

also where's Sabine bb-8?

seismic drops on dial reveal, bb-8 triggers on maneuver reveal; should be able to b-roll before you drop a double-damage deuce

and hey, you even get a torp slot for extra munitions!

Interesting.

@R7 Astromech: At the very least, a Weapons Engineer should have some synergy with him, no?

there's one very powerful astromech we're overlooking due to having no particular crew synergy and no synergy at all with the two named pilots

keep your eyes on R7, everyone. He's very hard to find a spot for (tarn?) but his ability can be game winning

he's also once per round so no piggy engineer!

Put the R7 on Biggs, and a Weapons Engineer on Shara Bey.

And if we're in Escalation, throw Kanan Jarrus in as a VCX-100 pilot.

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Thanks for that... haha.. okay i take it back

I did not check on the pilot card and on the screenshot with all the upgrade it looks like a TEAM slot....

Well then.... i need to get wrapped up warm since there will be some crazy things coming at us!

Thank you again!