So I wanted to talk specifically about the new squadrons. We've got some interesting information so far and it's fun to try to predict stuff. So most signs point to the new squadrons being confined to the non-Rouges and Villians squadrons. Most people, myself included, think we'll get a new Ace Pilot and a named Squadron for each squadron type. We know the at leas some of the details on 5 of the 16 squadrons. Taking what we do know with the above assumptions leaves the squadrons looking like this:

Rebels Imperials

X-wing: Biggs Darklighter and Rogue Squadron Tie Fighter: ???? and Black Squadron

A-Wing: Sharra Bey and ???? Squadron Tie Interceptor: Ciena Ree and ???? Squadron

B-wing: ???? and Dagger Squadron Tie Bomber: ???? and ???? Squadron

Y- Wing ???? and ???? Squadron Tie Advanced ???? and ???? Squadron

We know Sharra Bey's A-Wing Squadron has a Brace and Scatter Token. Counter 3 and her ability allows her to make a ??? (probably crit or accuarcy symbols) count as 1 damage when performing counter attacks. I personally love this squadron

We know Rogue squadron is 14 pts and packs Rogue and Bomber, but otherwise has a generic X-Wing squadron's stat line and this in my book makes them very awesome

We know Dagger Squadron has Bomber, Swarm and has 2 blues and a black die for it's anti-squadron battery.

We know Biggs Darklighter will be a named squadron, and I think it's a lock that it'll be an X-wing Squadron.

We know Black Squadron is a 9 pt Tie Fighter Squadron with Escort and Counter 1 with a Tie Fighter's stat line. I think we are gonna see these a lot as a cheap escort for Rhymer Balls

We know Ciena Ree is a 17 pt Tie interceptor with Brace and Scatter tokens, Counter 2 and Swarm, Her ability let her treat attacks as obstructed when she is defending. So.. she's kinda bonkers. 1 die anti-squadron ships do nothing to her. Her survivability is pretty good for a 3 hull squadron.

My Predictions

1. Rebels will see more squadrons with swarm. I'm not going out on a limb here since Dagger Squadron has it. I expect the Y's and the named B to have it as well.

2. Merrinck Sims or Ten Nunb will be the Named B-Wing,

3. The A-Wing Squadron will be Green or Phoenix Squad and that they will pack escort or maybe grit and be 12 pts,

4. Horton Salm will be the named Y, with Grey or Warden Squadron being the Squadron level version The Squadron level will probably have Heavy, Bomber and Swarm

5. Gamma or Scimitar Squadron will be the Squadron level Tie Bomber and I think they'll have Grit and cost 10 pts

6 Juno Eclipse or Marek Stele will be the Tie Advanced named. If it's Stele, I think he'll have Bomber and Counter.

Don't forget Rouge Squadron now lacks the 'escort' keyword, making it an even more unique X-Wing squad altogether!

Rebels Imperials

X-wing: Biggs Darklighter and Rogue Squadron Tie Fighter: ???? and Black Squadron

A-Wing: Sharra Bey and Green Squadron Tie Interceptor: Ciena Ree and Saber Squadron

B-wing: Tien Numb and Dagger Squadron Tie Bomber: ???? and Gamma Squadron

Y- Wing Horton Salm and Gold Squadron Tie Advanced ???? and ???? Squadron

1. Biggs will have a single brace same dice as a standard X wing, Bomber no Escort. "Enemy Squadrons within distance 1 must attack Biggs" 15 points

This will allow Biggs to protect your escort aces IE Luke and Wedge even against IG. While the single Brace keeps his cost down and helps with the only Biggs was known

for.... dying

2. Green Squadron following the theme of being only 1 point more and keeping the same dice but just adding/changing keywords; Counter 2 aaaand idk

If it is Phoenix Squadron they will have escort.

3. Tien Numb brace and swarm same dice as standard b wing, Bomber and Grit (cause Nym sucks) or Counter 1. " Something Something Something he basically has XX-9s"

21 Points.

4. Dagger Squadron this one baffles me. Its that black dice and swarm. I could see both Bomber dice being blues and that would make me sad. 15 points

5. Horton Salm Double brace 2 anti squadron blues (could see a blue and a black here) single black bomber "Something Something Something basically Ion Cannon upgrade"

17 points... maybe 18.

6. Gold Squadron 11 points gains a blue squadron dice loses heavy.

7. No clue on most of the imp stuff but the Tie bomber ace will have 2 bomber dice.

Bump this is a fun to topic