Hi Guys and Gals,

So pretty much this is it. I enjoy flying all 3 ships, I think ATC Vader will always be my favourite. So please let me know what you think, what would work better and if I am being too hopeful in the approach.

Vader - 37

Title

Adv targeting Computer

Engine Upgrade

Predator

Rexlar Brath - 39

Tractor Beam

TIE/D title

TIE MK II engine

Adaptability (Make him 9 like Vader)

Scimitar Squadron Pilot - 22

TIE Shuttle Title

TIE MK II engine

Fleet Officer

Systems Office

Grand Total of 98

Gives 2 points initiative bid for arc dodger defence, plus the TIE Bomber is attempting to be a beefy blocker, the TIE MK II Engine doubling his greens for the System Officer ability. If blocking isnt an option then TIE Bombers are still reasonably maneuverable to keep within range 2 at least of Brath or Vader. The two crew on the Bomber give the other 2 ships better action efficiency in my opinion, allowing Vader to boost/barrel roll, or even a second focus if he needs a bit of defence. Same goes for Brath, it can give him 2 foci in a round. One to improve attack and the other to spend on any damage that gets through.

This list isnt the most defensible list out there, but I think if the tractor beam hits, Braths second attack and Vaders ATC bonus, it can kill some of the more troublesome ships out there before they get a response.

Cheers for your help and remember.. be nice!!!

Arch

I'd go Maarek Stele with VI in order to come down a point and with his ability I don't need to spend a token. Allow those extra tokens on defense. Also you could consider Intel Agent for a point reduction as well, while you get less token passing it will help with blocking.

I think you could do something similar but a bit more effective with this:

34 Vader (29), Title, ATC (1), EU (4), Adaptability (0)

40 Colonel Vessery (35), Tie/D Title, VI (1), Ion Cannon (3), Mk2 Engine (1)

26 Omega Leader, (21), Juke (2), Comms Relay (3)

Vessery with Ion Cannon will do more damage than Brath, particularly with both Vader and Omega Leader to pick out targets for him. Vess and OL are both PS8 in this list. Vader can either go to PS8 allowing you to move in any order or go to PS10 to tangle with Aces.

I think you could do something similar but a bit more effective with this:

34 Vader (29), Title, ATC (1), EU (4), Adaptability (0)

40 Colonel Vessery (35), Tie/D Title, VI (1), Ion Cannon (3), Mk2 Engine (1)

26 Omega Leader, (21), Juke (2), Comms Relay (3)

Vessery with Ion Cannon will do more damage than Brath, particularly with both Vader and Omega Leader to pick out targets for him. Vess and OL are both PS8 in this list. Vader can either go to PS8 allowing you to move in any order or go to PS10 to tangle with Aces.

Wow - that's pretty much the exact list I was rolling around in my head a couple days ago. Only difference is I was thinking Flechette Cannon or Tractor Beam to keep a 1 point initiative bid (as I understand it, PS 8 is a thing right now).

Tractor Beam would work well in this all-PS8 context and I agree that PS8 seems acceptable for Aces now (standards are slipping ).

I like the appeal of extra damage + Ion tokens but having been on the receiving end of a Tractor Beam, I know how much of a PITA they can be. A 2 point bid would be pretty solid.

Cheers for your help, I like my ships being the same PS if I can swing it that way, Dont have to worry about possible blocks with my own ships etc..yes sometimes I fly that bad lol. I like Tractor Beam as it can make your other ships hit harder, but I also like Ion cannon as it makes a small ship predictable the first time it's hit. With /X7 Defenders coming soon, making them only do a 1 speed maneuver could be a way for token denial and killing them.

I will have a play around and see what happens.Thanks again for the input.