Just looking at what's going on at the UK nationals and it looks like there will be 180 point side games with no missions, just kill kill kill.
This is very cool but I've now got to sort a second list of 180 points, with no real experience of what works at that points level......
Sally and yavaris come to mind or maybe a pair of mc30s ?
Do you have to take a Commander?
I'd do Admonition and Foresight. Games will go fast either way!
I think you have to take a commander....so points are going to be tight!!
Fantasy Flight Games UK National Championship Star Wars: Armada "1st Contact" Side EventBefore you can play in this tournament you will need
- 1 complete tournament legal 180 point fleet including all miniatures, cards and tokens required.
- 1 Winner Ticket
The premise of this side event is that two scout groups meet during a routine patrol of the star system. With each fleet not wanting the other to report back to their admiral, all hell breaks loose!
The event will be run in the single elimination format. Each player will pair off against another random player.
The first round of this side event is timed at a maximum of 90 minutes to play. The winners of each heat will then advance to the second round, whilst the losers are eliminated and free to play in further side events.
The final of this single elimination event is played in an untimed game round. The winner of this final will receive the Winner’s Ticket!
Faction: Rebel Alliance
Points: 180/180
Commander: General Dodonna
Assault Objective: Precision Strike
Defense Objective: Contested Outpost
Navigation Objective: Superior Positions
Nebulon-B Escort Frigate (57 points)
- Yavaris ( 5 points)
- Veteran Captain ( 3 points)
= 65 total ship cost
[ flagship ] CR90 Corvette B (39 points)
- General Dodonna ( 20 points)
= 59 total ship cost
4 B-Wing Squadrons ( 56 points)
Faction: Galactic Empire
Points: 162/180
Commander: Admiral Ozzel
Assault Objective: Most Wanted
Defense Objective: Contested Outpost
Navigation Objective: Intel Sweep
Gladiator I-Class Star Destroyer (56 points)
- Demolisher ( 10 points)
- Intel Officer ( 7 points)
- Ordnance Experts ( 4 points)
- Engine Techs ( 8 points)
- Expanded Launchers ( 13 points)
= 98 total ship cost
[ flagship ] Raider-I Class Corvette (44 points)
- Admiral Ozzel ( 20 points)
= 64 total ship cost
Do you have to take a Commander?
I'd do Admonition and Foresight. Games will go fast either way!
Two MC30 Torpedo's, Ordnance Experts and Titles on both with Mon Mothma is 180pts exactly.
Faction: Rebel Alliance
Points: 180/180
Commander: General Dodonna
Assault Objective: Precision Strike
Defense Objective: Contested Outpost
Navigation Objective: Superior Positions
Nebulon-B Escort Frigate (57 points)
- Yavaris ( 5 points)
- Veteran Captain ( 3 points)
= 65 total ship cost
[ flagship ] CR90 Corvette B (39 points)
- General Dodonna ( 20 points)
= 59 total ship cost
4 B-Wing Squadrons ( 56 points)
Yeah, these side events have me thinking I'll need to bring both Empire and Rebels down, not just my Nationals list. Could be some fun combinations to play with at this level.
Are large ships being allowed in this format? I think in the rules for small format from FFG that were posted a few days ago they weren't but I think that rolling an ISD and a raider in this format would be pretty strong
Are large ships being allowed in this format? I think in the rules for small format from FFG that were posted a few days ago they weren't but I think that rolling an ISD and a raider in this format would be pretty strong
An ISD I, Raider I and Ozzel is 174 pts!
Are large ships being allowed in this format? I think in the rules for small format from FFG that were posted a few days ago they weren't but I think that rolling an ISD and a raider in this format would be pretty strong
An ISD I, Raider I and Ozzel is 174 pts!
Exactly what I was looking at 
Are large ships being allowed in this format? I think in the rules for small format from FFG that were posted a few days ago they weren't but I think that rolling an ISD and a raider in this format would be pretty strong
An ISD I, Raider I and Ozzel is 174 pts!
Exactly what I was looking at
Gonna be crapping yourself when I run:
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits - Dodonna
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits
Nebulon Support - Salvation
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits
Are large ships being allowed in this format? I think in the rules for small format from FFG that were posted a few days ago they weren't but I think that rolling an ISD and a raider in this format would be pretty strong
An ISD I, Raider I and Ozzel is 174 pts!
Exactly what I was looking at
Gonna be crapping yourself when I run:
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits - Dodonna
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits
Nebulon Support - Salvation
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits
Every dog has it's day.
That would be Dodonnas
Are large ships being allowed in this format? I think in the rules for small format from FFG that were posted a few days ago they weren't but I think that rolling an ISD and a raider in this format would be pretty strong
An ISD I, Raider I and Ozzel is 174 pts!
Exactly what I was looking at
Gonna be crapping yourself when I run:
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits - Dodonna
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits
Nebulon Support - Salvation
Corvette A - TurboLaser Reroute Circuits
No H9 Turbolasers? 
No H9 Turbolasers?
Worst upgrade ever imo 
Worst upgrade ever imo
Heresy ! Praise the H9 Turbos !
At 180, I'd run and old school build like :
VSD 2 :
- Tarkin
- Corrupter
- Chiraneau
- Ruthless Strategists
Rhymer
Bomber
Bomber
176 points with :
- Precision Strike
- Contested Outpost
- Minefields
It actually sounds like a fun little format to play for when you want a quick game, might have to try it out
I think it will make a very fun side game but I'm struggling with what I want to use
I think it will make a very fun side game but I'm struggling with what I want to use
Pretty quick games, so should be able to try out loads of different lists if you're struggling to decide!
Since I'm not going to haul loads of expensive models half way across the country (and store them in a tent) I'm going to use a cut down version of whotever my nationals list looks like.
So it's going to be glads or nebs not sure yet.
My issue with this. There are 5 rounds of games to play on the Saturday anyway, starting at 10am and finishing at midnight. Who is playing the side games?
Should get some in on Friday and again on Sunday.
Should get some in on Friday and again on Sunday.
Ah Friday players.
Obviously I will be too busy on Sunday playing the final, and I wouldnt be surprised if the 180pt final was also early Sunday morning.
Should get some in on Friday and again on Sunday.
Ah Friday players.
Obviously I will be too busy on Sunday playing the final, and I wouldnt be surprised if the 180pt final was also early Sunday morning.
Guess it depends when they need cleared out the hall, but I'm hoping for the side events to continue all day Sunday. Won't make it down the Friday and Saturday's spoken for. And, as you say, Sunday morning I should be busy too!