Aces & Eights

By Keumgan, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Vessery - 38 points total

VI

TIE / D

Tractor Beam

Twin Ion Engine MK II

Rexler - 42 points total

PTL

TIE / D

Tractor Beam

Twin Ion Engine MK II

Scourge - 19 points total

Adaptability (to bring him up to PS8)

Targeting Computer

Total Points = 99

I've had some great games with this build so far. Vessery reduces agility with the Tractor Beam and moves the target to a better position if necessary before stripping shields with his primary weapon. Rexler reduces agility further, delivers hits, and turns damage cards face up with his pilot ability/focus. Scourge gets an extra attack dice when the target has damage cards so that's 4 red dice at R1. Not bad for a TIE Fighter on clean up duty.

At first I was trying to find a better option for the Scourge slot in this list but the more I play it, the more I like it because I just can't seem to find a way to get a better PS8 option with TL without sacrificing something from the other two in the list and I really like the synergy they have. I've been able to use the TB on one Defender to barrel roll bumped ships off of the other so it could shoot, and I've also been able to boost/barrel roll enemies in such a way as to be in R1 of both Defenders. So much fun! =D

I like it! But how about changing Scourge for Zeta Leader? You lose the 1p initiative bid, but still get your +1 attack (stressing yourself), your targetting computer, your PS8 (adaptability), and you get yourself a better dial (tie/fo) and a Shield Upgrade for just 1p! I'd say it's a win win!

I like it! I'll give Zeta Leader a try and let you know how it turns out.

Thanks for the suggestion!