The only jedi hero I would want to see at this point is one who is struggling with the dark side. Empire could use another, though.

oooh, I like that idea. Mechanically focus on nastier abilities, and the Campaign mission could be a dual reward option;

Light side reward for doing X, or Dark side reward for doing Y.

He needs to have an attack that harms his allies. I'm thinking something like: Force Lightning-> 2 strain choose a figure within range 3 that is adjacent to a rebel figure, then roll a die corresponding to the tier (1- blue, 2- green, 3- red), the target suffers damage equal to the damage results +1. Each adjacent figure suffers 1 strain.

He needs to have an attack that harms his allies. I'm thinking something like: Force Lightning-> 2 strain choose a figure within range 3 that is adjacent to a rebel figure, then roll a die corresponding to the tier (1- blue, 2- green, 3- red), the target suffers damage equal to the damage results +1. Each adjacent figure suffers 1 strain.

I think at some point, even though I'm not advocating for it, we'll probably get Palpatine, who will probably have force lightening of some kind.

He needs to have an attack that harms his allies. I'm thinking something like: Force Lightning-> 2 strain choose a figure within range 3 that is adjacent to a rebel figure, then roll a die corresponding to the tier (1- blue, 2- green, 3- red), the target suffers damage equal to the damage results +1. Each adjacent figure suffers 1 strain.

I think at some point, even though I'm not advocating for it, we'll probably get Palpatine, who will probably have force lightening of some kind.

My guess is that we will get Palpatine, Yoda, and Maul in either the next skirmish expansions or the one after that.

It would be ridiculous if they're not in packs like Obi, the Inquisitor, and Greedo.

He needs to have an attack that harms his allies. I'm thinking something like: Force Lightning-> 2 strain choose a figure within range 3 that is adjacent to a rebel figure, then roll a die corresponding to the tier (1- blue, 2- green, 3- red), the target suffers damage equal to the damage results +1. Each adjacent figure suffers 1 strain.

I think at some point, even though I'm not advocating for it, we'll probably get Palpatine, who will probably have force lightening of some kind.

My guess is that we will get Palpatine, Yoda, and Maul in either the next skirmish expansions or the one after that.

I would have much rather they used Maul, even though I think it absolutely ridiculous that he survived, than the Grand Inquisitor. The GI is very Maul like.

Do you imagine Palpitine in a similar vein to his X-wing rendition? Sitting back in the background affecting or changing a die failure to a success? or would he be a more active figure running around lightning multiple targets and capturing objectives? Same with Yoda. I frankly, would rather they not exist in the dirty, grimy, skirmish game. I think their place is up on the deathstar or super battle destroyer, not on the ground in some back alley or on tatooine or some other obscure area where the game is played. That's more for the grunts.

Do you imagine Palpitine in a similar vein to his X-wing rendition? Sitting back in the background affecting or changing a die failure to a success? or would he be a more active figure running around lightning multiple targets and capturing objectives? Same with Yoda. I frankly, would rather they not exist in the dirty, grimy, skirmish game. I think their place is up on the deathstar or super battle destroyer, not on the ground in some back alley or on tatooine or some other obscure area where the game is played. That's more for the grunts.

I'm with you on that. I said the same thing about Tarkin and Thrawn, they are characters for Armada and X-Wing, not Imperial Assault. But I fear the game will include at least Palpatine. I would rather he be like Jabba. Sitting back, like his throne room chair miniature in Star Wars miniatures.

Do you imagine Palpitine in a similar vein to his X-wing rendition? Sitting back in the background affecting or changing a die failure to a success? or would he be a more active figure running around lightning multiple targets and capturing objectives? Same with Yoda. I frankly, would rather they not exist in the dirty, grimy, skirmish game. I think their place is up on the deathstar or super battle destroyer, not on the ground in some back alley or on tatooine or some other obscure area where the game is played. That's more for the grunts.

I'd imagine/hope that Palpatine is done like Jabba where he is more of a support unit, maybe even lacking a normal attack and instead just having Force Lightening as an attack action. Then if they want to go crazy they could make his command card to have it where he does his little silly spiral attack from Revenge of the Sith, though a "All according to plan" might be interesting if it worked by triggering after you bait your opponent or something. Though his command card could just be how his Xwing version is where he changes the result of a die for one friendly figure.

As for Yoda I imagine that they would go with his ESB appearance where he is very force focused, again lacking an actual attack, unless they give him a weak basic attack to show him hitting someone with his cane, where he instead boosts Rebel forces most likely in defense.

He needs to have an attack that harms his allies. I'm thinking something like: Force Lightning-> 2 strain choose a figure within range 3 that is adjacent to a rebel figure, then roll a die corresponding to the tier (1- blue, 2- green, 3- red), the target suffers damage equal to the damage results +1. Each adjacent figure suffers 1 strain.

I think at some point, even though I'm not advocating for it, we'll probably get Palpatine, who will probably have force lightening of some kind.

My guess is that we will get Palpatine, Yoda, and Maul in either the next skirmish expansions or the one after that.

I would have much rather they used Maul, even though I think it absolutely ridiculous that he survived, than the Grand Inquisitor. The GI is very Maul like.

I'd argue that they are different, especially if they go with Maul's depiction in Rebels where he has shown himself to be like a darkside yoda. So they could even play with the idea of him tempting enemy figures to join him or to do his bidding.

Yes, but it was only Ezra, who's a dolt. Nobody else would have bought into Maul's shtick. He certainly didn't temp anyone on the Ghost. He did quickly dispatch their little escape attempt though, and they are only alive because the plot demanded it. Besides, Maul had a specific reason for targeting Ezra, he was using him to get to Obi Wan.

Yes, but it was only Ezra, who's a dolt. Nobody else would have bought into Maul's shtick. He certainly didn't temp anyone on the Ghost. He did quickly dispatch their little escape attempt though, and they are only alive because the plot demanded it. Besides, Maul had a specific reason for targeting Ezra, he was using him to get to Obi Wan.

True, but he also has a history of bringing people to his side as seen with the Mandalorians, Black Sun, and the various other crime organizations he brought together to take Mandalore. So I could see him getting some ability related to that.

he would be a Mercenary Force User then? Imperials wouldn't have him if that's the history you're going with.

Through fear, except for the Mandolorians.

he would be a Mercenary Force User then? Imperials wouldn't have him if that's the history you're going with.

Rebels Season 2 Spoiler:

Maul wants to destroy the Sith and is hunted by inquisitors, so he definitely not Imperial. He is out for himself, which sounds like a Scum and Villainy faction character to me. Plus that way all of the factions would have access to at least one Force User.

For Yoda they could do something like "There is no Try: When a friendly figure attacks if you do not reroll any dice that attack gains 1(2?) Surge(s)."

With Rebels being 15 through to 17 years from the end of The Clone Wars (Seasons 1 to 3), it makes sense there would be some force sensitive Mercs out there, even without a lightsaber, a 3rd faction Force User would be great. There was one force using Bounty Hunter, but I cannot remember the name.

In terms of Droids, I want 4-LOM before any further generic combat/security droids (that's what the HKs represent) - and if you have 4-LOM, there might as well be Zuckass.

I still think there's some story to tell in the Episode 4 and 5 era where Imperial Assault currently exists.

With Rebels being 15 through to 17 years from the end of The Clone Wars (Seasons 1 to 3), it makes sense there would be some force sensitive Mercs out there, even without a lightsaber, a 3rd faction Force User would be great. There was one force using Bounty Hunter, but I cannot remember the name.

In terms of Droids, I want 4-LOM before any further generic combat/security droids (that's what the HKs represent) - and if you have 4-LOM, there might as well be Zuckass.

I still think there's some story to tell in the Episode 4 and 5 era where Imperial Assault currently exists.

And if you have Zuckuss you have a force sensitive bounty hunter.

Asajj Ventress and Savage and Darth a Maul were all Mercs at the end of Clone Wars. Sisters of Dathomir were, Aurra Sing and depending on which other sources you look at there were quite a few more

I'd love to have Zuckuss and 4-lom, but I'd like a more generic force user that doesn't have to be a unique even. Doesn't have to be super powerful even. Speed 4 , 10 health , RG light saber attack so surge for pierce 3 and plus 2dmg and maybe a force push ability 5pts

There was one force using Bounty Hunter, but I cannot remember the name.

A'Sharad Hett? If so, there's actually a thread on here about the possibility of including him as the merc force sensitive.

he was in a bunch of the comic books right? I don't know if mouseears believes him to be canon and his story was a little wonky, (of course the biggest problem with all the prequel stuff is the poorly handled story of anakin )

he was in a bunch of the comic books right? I don't know if mouseears believes him to be canon and his story was a little wonky, (of course the biggest problem with all the prequel stuff is the poorly handled story of anakin )

I suppose at worst we could see a unit based off of him. I mean, that's how we got Carnor Jax Imperial Royal Guard.