So, Rebels are back with the last patch, right?

I used to favor the old Miranda/Stresshog/Gold/Z95 (a variant of Paul Heavers Worlds list).

With the appearance of the ARC Im wondering if I can substitute the Stresshog with Braylen/R3A2 for a more personal (and better looking) list.

My list would be as follows:

Miranda/TLT/Chopper/Long-Range Scanners 35 pts

Braylen/R3A2/Tail-Gunner/AllianceOverhaul 29 pts

Gold Squadron/ TLT 24 pts

Bandit 12 pts

A couple of questions:

Is it a better idea to put Tactician on Braylen for the double stress potential?

The Tail-Gunner gives better raw damage potential and makes R3A2 more of a utility piece to threaten pilots that already rely on PtL which leaves them vulnerable to a second stress.

Is the Stresshog still a better craft than Braylen/ARC? The Stresshog is 3 pts cheaper, allowing me to put C3PO on Miranda which is pretty nice for survival.

I'd put Gunner on Braylen, because reliable double stress is an absolute killer and is the reason Stressbot 9000 was so feared. You can elect to ignore the title and use your normal primary weapon value of 2 for the first shot, to maximise the chances you will miss and get the second shot. To get the points, I'd cut down or remove the Y-Wing - BTL-A4 and Dorsal Turret is surprisingly effective for how cheap it is.

You can elect to ignore the title and use your normal primary weapon value of 2 for the first shot, to maximise the chances you will miss and get the second shot.

Not trying to be a rules lawyer but I think the card reads you "may" add an extra die. Since it is a may the player controlling the ship has the choice. This way you can elect not to, roll 2. Then on the gunner shot roll the third die for your best shot.

I would lose the Bandit. Take those points to give Miranda C-3PO and Homing Missiles. Then put R3-A2 on the Y wing with the title. That way, you have more fire power and more stress output.

I would lose the Bandit. Take those points to give Miranda C-3PO and Homing Missiles. Then put R3-A2 on the Y wing with the title. That way, you have more fire power and more stress output.

Except r3-a2 is unique, if Braylen already has it then you can't add a stressbot y-wing to the list because you cannot have 2 r3-a2's

I'd consider losing the Bandit. A no-upgrade Z-95 doesn't have the firepower or maneuverability to do you a lot of good, and it isn't a great blocker. With the 12 points you save you can put Gunner on Braylen (+3 points), C-3P0 and Homing Missiles on Miranda (+9 Points), and R2 Astro on the Y-wing (+1 point). Or if you prefer to stick with a 4-ship build, move Chopper to Braylen, lose the tail gunner, and upgrade to Rex.