So the main trick of Palpmobile is to have really good mobility, out-PS, outmaneuver and outlast the opposition. The question is if Maarek suits this kind of gameplay better thanother aces, essentially the Inquisitor.

Maarek Stele (TIE Defender) (35)

Veteran Instincts (1)

Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1)

TIE/x7 (-2)

Soontir Fel (27)

Push the Limit (3)

Autothrusters (2)

Stealth Device (3)

Royal Guard TIE (0)

Omicron Group Pilot (21)

Emperor Palpatine (8)

Total: 99

So, the obvious advantages for Maarek are his PS of 9 with VI and that he has more HP than the inquisitor. So if you whiff a defensive roll you can take the hit and go on!

I chose the x7 title because traditionally Palpmobile has had low damage output but great defense.

Maarek lacks Autothrusters, but can get a totally free evade every turn when flown correctly even while not getting an action. He also has a little less firepower at Range 3 but more at range 1, which cancels each other out pretty much. In the maneuvering section, he obviously lacks boost, but the rest of the dial is not inferior to the inquisitor, just different. Inquisitor is a close range fighter while Maarek will mostly do 3+ speed maneuvers and Koiograns. Both have their merits here.

Maareks ability is totally situational, unlike the Inquisitors, but then if you get a turn of free shooting, the Emperor can help to push a crit through and that's when it gets nasty for the opponent.

I also think he takes weight off Soontirs shoulders in matchups against Whisper because of PS9. Having initiative he can help kill the Z-95 Statline faster, and while not having it he can be difficult to outmaneuver even for a Phantom

So is he worth considering in Palpmobile lists over Inquisitor, (or Vader)?