My 9yr old daughter wants to fly a Star Viper. Can anyone suggest a list built around the Star Viper that would be easy for her to fly?

We are both beginners and I appreciate any help. Thanks

Guri with Predator, Virago, Sensor Jammer and Autothrusters.

I am a fan of keeping things simple, fly the ship a couple of times basic without upgrades, get the hang of it then ad extra goodness. As a general rule use the upgrade cards that come in the ship pack all of them are good. Autotrusters are the staple of any ship with boost and a good starting point.

Welcome by the way.

Here is a squad I flew a few times. They are all pilot skill 3 to make it easy.

100 points

PILOTS

Black Sun Vigo (31) x 2

StarViper (27), Flechette Torpedoes (2), Autothrusters (2)

Black Sun Soldier (19) x 2

Z-95 Headhunter (13), Proton Rockets (3), “Hot Shot” Blaster (3), Guidance Chips (0)

For ease of flying, I'd say keep the upgrades to a minimum.

I'd recommend Guri as the pilot. The learning experience will be how to use the boost or barrel roll to start the combat at Range 1 to pick up the free focus that Guri's pilot ability generates.

If she is comfortable picking upgrades, a straightforward EPT like Veteran Instincts (to increase Guri's pilot skill so that she can set up the free focus situation against PS5 or 6 enemies) or Predator for more consistent attacks are good.

Cards that come in the Starviper pack like Calculation and Hull Upgrade are interesting when you're learning the game too.

Those aren't terrible options when learning the game, because the main goal will be using the Starviper's pretty good dial and the boost and barrel roll to get where it needs to be.

(note: none of the advice above is talking about optimal tournament lists etc. Some other friendly forum users might come on and tell you how bad the starviper is etc. etc. Fact is, it's a bit overpriced for what it can achieve on the table. I think it's great fun ship to fly with some really fun options though [i own three of them :-) ] )

I think Guri is the best/most fun pilot for the StarViper. The build posted by Shadow345 is probably the best one. I'm a big fan of simplicity too, so here is a suggestion that I really like:

Black Sun Enforcer (Autothrusters) x 2

Cartel Marauder

Black Sun Ace (Predator)

100 points

So you'll need 2 StarVipers and 2 Kihraxz Fighters. Very simple and can pack a punch. You mostly always Focus as your action, unless the SVs need to Boost or Barrel Roll.

Star Viper and friends

Gand Findsman (32) - G-1A Starfighter

Predator (3), Shield Upgrade (4)

Gand Findsman (32) - G-1A Starfighter

Predator (3), Shield Upgrade (4)

Prince Xizor (36) - StarViper

Predator (3), Autothrusters (2)

All the ships have predator - easy to remember ability which is pretty decent. The starfighters act as guards for Xizor meaning her favourite ship gets to hang around for longer! If the order of moving ships is tricky swap Prince Xizor for Guri, to have them all at Pilot Skill 5. Just proxy the cards you don't have

In my earlier days of scum, when I first was really learning to play the game; I use to play something like this:

Z-95 Headhunter: · N'dru Suhlak (17)

· Lone Wolf (2)

Cluster Missiles (4)

Guidance Chips (0)

Y-Wing: · Kavil (24)

Opportunist (4)

Blaster Turret (4)

Engine Upgrade (4)

Unhinged Astromech (1)

StarViper: · Guri (30)

Predator (3)

Autothrusters (2)

· Virago (1)

Sensor Jammer (4)

This list was easy to play because each pilot can operate exclusive from the others. Kavil flies around the board and keeping his target out of arc. Guri gets in and operate as a knife fighter. N'dru stays out on his own and provides assistance beyond range 2 of friendly ships.

I think Guri is the best/most fun pilot for the StarViper. The build posted by Shadow345 is probably the best one. I'm a big fan of simplicity too, so here is a suggestion that I really like:

Black Sun Enforcer (Autothrusters) x 2

Cartel Marauder

Black Sun Ace (Predator)

100 points

So you'll need 2 StarVipers and 2 Kihraxz Fighters. Very simple and can pack a punch. You mostly always Focus as your action, unless the SVs need to Boost or Barrel Roll.

I flew almost exactly this list tonight.

Two Black Sun Enforcers and two Cartel Marauders. Autothrusters on the Vipers and Stealth Device on the Kihraxz.

I faced a Mara Jade/Vader Oicunn pilot Deci, and Kath Scarlet with mangler and Ion projector.

I won with three ships left on the board. A really good crit on the Deci which hobbled his pilot ability made the difference. Thee crit that makes you take a damage when you overlap obstacles and ships. It forced his Deci to break off and reposition leaving Kath to face 4 ships.

When my daughter flies, it is 2x Black Sun Enforcers + Autothrusters, then IG-88B with Predator, Fire Control System, Mangler Cannon, Inertial Dampeners. 100 points. This list has a lot of green dice and red dice. It has served her very well when she flew in our league on a regular basis. She would fly them in a formation and then S-Loop them getting a lot of shots. I always hated playing her because of all the green dice. Simple upgrades, easy to fly ships, lots of movements on the dials to help.

2 x Black Sun enforcers with AutoThrusters. You always move first as they are PS1, hit relatively hard and have great agility. They can reposition im nessesary. Just be careful to do OTHER actions than focus or S-slooping => no actions.They really need that focus for defence, and optionally for attack if not shot at. And hug the asteroids like there was no tomorrow :-)

I am currently running them with:

IG88D

Wired

Autothrusters

Ion Cannon

Tractor Beam

Firecontrol system

Inertial dampeners

IGG88 does crazy moves and annoys, StarVipers block and does the dirty work.

Cheers.

Thank you all for the suggestions! I will let you know what she likes and how it goes

Star Viper and friends

Gand Findsman (32) - G-1A Starfighter

Predator (3), Shield Upgrade (4)

Gand Findsman (32) - G-1A Starfighter

Predator (3), Shield Upgrade (4)

Prince Xizor (36) - StarViper

Predator (3), Autothrusters (2

My daughter flew this list, except wit Giri tonight. She won her game and had a great time. Thanks for the suggestion!

4xEnforcer

No equip cards, just 4 beautiful flower-ships <3

Yes I flown it