I have been experimenting with various lists and have found each to be lacking something, whether it is activation count, deployment count, speed, squadron cover etc. The Empire seems to suck up points and still have a significant weakness that an opponent can exploit.

My latest iteration is below and addresses each aspect as best I can in 400 points.

Faction: Galactic Empire
Points: 399/400

Commander: Admiral Ozzel

Assault Objective: Precision Strike
Defense Objective: Hyperspace Assault
Navigation Objective: Dangerous Territory

[ flagship ] Imperial I-Class Star Destroyer (110 points)
- Admiral Ozzel ( 20 points)
- Relentless ( 3 points)
- X17 Turbolasers ( 6 points)
- High-Capacity Ion Turbines ( 8 points)
= 147 total ship cost

Raider-I Class Corvette (44 points)
- Ordnance Experts ( 4 points)
- Assault Proton Torpedoes ( 5 points)
= 53 total ship cost

Raider-I Class Corvette (44 points)
- Ordnance Experts ( 4 points)
- Assault Proton Torpedoes ( 5 points)
= 53 total ship cost

Raider-I Class Corvette (44 points)
- Ordnance Experts ( 4 points)
- Assault Proton Torpedoes ( 5 points)
= 53 total ship cost

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
- Expanded Hangar Bay ( 5 points)
= 28 total ship cost

3 TIE Interceptor Squadrons ( 33 points)
2 Aggressor Assault Fighters ( 32 points)

I have not run not many fleets with more than four ships in it out in my area, but here is a list I want to try out.

Faction: Galactic Empire
Points: 400/400

Commander: Admiral Motti

Assault Objective: Most Wanted
Defense Objective: Contested Outpost
Navigation Objective: Dangerous Territory

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
= 23 total ship cost

Gozanti-class Cruisers (23 points)
= 23 total ship cost

Gladiator I-Class Star Destroyer (56 points)
- Intel Officer ( 7 points)
- Ordnance Experts ( 4 points)
- Medical Team ( 1 points)
- Expanded Launchers ( 13 points)
= 81 total ship cost

Gladiator I-Class Star Destroyer (56 points)
- Intel Officer ( 7 points)
- Ordnance Experts ( 4 points)
- Medical Team ( 1 points)
- Expanded Launchers ( 13 points)
= 81 total ship cost

[ flagship ] Interdictor-class Combat Refit (93 points)
- Admiral Motti ( 24 points)
- Interdictor ( 3 points)
- Medical Team ( 1 points)
- Targeting Scrambler ( 5 points)
= 126 total ship cost

6 TIE Interceptor Squadrons ( 66 points)

I have been experimenting with various lists and have found each to be lacking something, whether it is activation count, deployment count, speed, squadron cover etc. The Empire seems to suck up points and still have a significant weakness that an opponent can exploit.

I think that is key to the game being good. Bomber lists, anti-squadron lists, Whale lists, swarm lists... they each have strengths and weaknesses and you have to choose one.

In general, Imperials should lack ship count to rebels. I think this helps the rebels counter their powerful firing arcs.