So i've been trying to stray away from the Fenn + Manaroo builds. Here are my 2 options:

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I like these builds.

I have a similar idea, but using Zuckuss instead of Kavil:

Palob's Scummy Aces:

Palob w/ adaptability, TLT, dengar, slicer tools & engine upgrade = 34

Fenn w/ PTL, title & autothrusters = 34

Zuckuss w/ crack shot, FCS & slicer tools = 32

100

Zuckuss ends up being a little cheaper than Kavil and deals as much, if not more damage (although he needs arc, so Kavil is a little easier to use). He also gets slicer tools too.

However, I think your 2nd list is very similar all told. Personally, I'd put vectored thrusters on Palob too instead of an initiative bid (I know, sounds like blasphemy when running a PS 9 ace, but its pretty important to maximize Palob's effectiveness). You could drop the blaster turret to a dorsal turret if you really want a tiny initiative bid...

I have a similar idea, but using Zuckuss instead of Kavil:

Palob's Scummy Aces:

Palob w/ adaptability, TLT, dengar, slicer tools & engine upgrade = 34

Fenn w/ PTL, title & autothrusters = 34

Zuckuss w/ crack shot, FCS & slicer tools = 32

100

Zuckuss ends up being a little cheaper than Kavil and deals as much, if not more damage (although he needs arc, so Kavil is a little easier to use). He also gets slicer tools too.

However, I think your 2nd list is very similar all told. Personally, I'd put vectored thrusters on Palob too instead of an initiative bid (I know, sounds like blasphemy when running a PS 9 ace, but its pretty important to maximize Palob's effectiveness). You could drop the blaster turret to a dorsal turret if you really want a tiny initiative bid...

Hmm good point on putting vectored on Palob.. I might do some rethinking

This is a goofy list I came up with this morning.

Boba Fett, Attani Mindlink, Slave 1, Long Range Scanners = 40

Fenn Rau, Attani Mindlink, Autothrusters, Title = 32

Palob Godalhi, Attani Mindlink, TLT = 27

99

You've got a point for some crew or illicit upgrades if you want. That Boba is pretty light, but he can enter combat with Focus/TL/Evade, and he gets offensive and defensive re-rolls up close.

This is a goofy list I came up with this morning.

Boba Fett, Attani Mindlink, Slave 1, Long Range Scanners = 40

Fenn Rau, Attani Mindlink, Autothrusters, Title = 32

Palob Godalhi, Attani Mindlink, TLT = 27

99

You've got a point for some crew or illicit upgrades if you want. That Boba is pretty light, but he can enter combat with Focus/TL/Evade, and he gets offensive and defensive re-rolls up close.

Thats pretty intersting, though i havent really liked attini mindlink all that match.

Ran a few tests with the build and so far, the plasma torpedoes are a bit better