Thoughts on this Rebel build.

By Flyingbrick, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Keya Farlander + fcs + ptl + B-wing/e2 + jan ors

Biggs + r2-d2 + shield upgrade

outer rim smuggler + tactical jammer + dash rendar

With the current state of alpha strikes on u-boats not sure how this would work but would like any and all input. thanks

Keyan: Looks good. Not sure you need the FCS, but I guess it lets you barrel roll + focus (evade).

Biggs: Integrated Astromech is 4 points cheaper than Shield Upgrade and is almost as good.

Outer Rim Smuggler: There are many better choices for a third ship. If you drop Biggs's Shield Upgrade for IA, then you have 34 points to spend! That sounds like Poe, or Wedge, or Wes.

Looking at your ORS, although considered a terrible choice by many, I see the great potential for a large blocker, both against enemy ships performing actions but also bolstering green dice for other friendlies - novel!

IA instead of Shield on Biggs frees up precious points, maybe make it the Millenium Falcon and pop Threepio on there for a giggle.

Thanks to you both for your input.

Was thinking of adding Recon spec to Keya instead of Dash for some extra turtling what does everyone think?

with the IA on Biggs i meant to add.

I do like the idea of this setup... Large ship to carry the jammer, biggs to soak up the fire... Keyan to attack unmolested.

Biggs definitely needs the integrated astromech; that will save you so many points (although probably not enough to get a decent yt-1300 or 2400).

I like the setup on Keyan. Maybe advanced sensors over the fire-control system... But I can see either working out very well.

Biggs is just perfect here (or will be when you get your hands on integrated astromech).

The outer rim smuggler is I guess the best you can do at the moment. I don't see another large rebel ship in the correct price range that is worth taking over ORS.

This kinda sucks because the ORS is pretty terrible.

I think this list works ok for now, but once we get full spoilers on the U-wing or Heroes of the resistance then this list will get a major shot in the arm, and will hopefully be a force to be reckoned with.

ORS really is a terrible ship although I see your purpose for it in this build. If you can trim a few points off you B-wing for a more modets ace, how about upgrading to a Lothal Rebel? Another ship with a large base but far more potent damage output. It also benefits even more from Biggs due to zero agility. How about something like this:

43 Lothal Rebel (35), Han Solo (2), Hera (1), FCS (2), Auto blaster turret (2), Tactical Jammer (1)

26 Biggs Darklighter (25), R4-D6 (1), Integrated Astromech (0)

31 Wes Janson (28), Veteran Instincts (1), R3-A2 (2), Integrated Astromech (0)