So I used to have a list with Redline, Clusters, and FCS, which had a simple goal: Vomit damage and let ZL/OL live to the endgame by being a huge threat. Sadly, that list is dead, but the concept can live on with Quickdraw.

31 Quickdraw w/ Rage, E-Baffles, Title

26 Omega Leader w/ Juke, Comm Relay

23 Zeta Leader w/ Predator

...?

Basically, Quickdraw uses Rage with E-Baffles to get as many modified shots as possible - once in the movement phase, once in the combat phase. Thanks to high PS it's unlikely he'll be PS-killed before he deals a fair whack of damage. Basically, he's meant to force profitable trades - he'll die, but he'll kill or severely damage SOMETHING.

Omega Leader is himself, and is a cheap endpiece.

Zeta Leader with Predator also deals a fair bit of damage, and is underestimated compared to OL - I've had games where he's been left alone and soloed Manaroo with ease.

But those last twenty points...

I want a four-ship list. 3 ships is just too low of resiliency, Thankfully, the Empire has a lot of things that fit into this end - I could go with a TAP, title, and Prockets, or Backstabber and use the other four points for a Shield/Hull Upgrade on OL, or Wampa with Targeting Computer and do the same thing, or Scimitar with LRS/Concussions and use it for engame blocking...

There's a lot of options. Is there one I'm missing?

Mauler Mithel with Snap Shot at 19 points? His ability makes Snap Shot a 3 dice attack.

That's the potential for another attack that goes off during the Activation phase.

is there a reason not to just take the seignar test pilot with title and prockets or homing missiles + guidance chops? which is exactly 20 points?

it seems like the best use of 20 points and you already had it in consideration. is there something bad about it?

Mauler Mithel could work, and I hadn't noticed the Snap Shot interaction. Pity it would mean buying a HotR for one card - and it looks like they under-ordered stocks of it.

is there a reason not to just take the seignar test pilot with title and prockets or homing missiles + guidance chops? which is exactly 20 points?

it seems like the best use of 20 points and you already had it in consideration. is there something bad about it?

No, not bad per se, but I also haven't flown anything but Inqy. Homing Missiles don't work tho, but Concussions with guidance chimps is another possibility... or prockets with gchips...

All things to test.

what do you mean homing missiles dont work?

Epsilon Leader?

Comm Relay on Zeta Leader?

Scimitar Squadron Pilot I think Concussion Missile and Long Range Scanners?

Scimitar Squadron with Fleet Officer?

what do you mean homing missiles dont work?

It's 21 points - and I only have twenty to spare with the bare-bones framework.

I actually think I will go with the TAP with Prockets and Title - it's low PS enough to serve as a decent blocker (and set shots up for Quickdraw), and it's something they won't want infighting with them for fear of those five dice.

what do you mean homing missiles dont work?

It's 21 points - and I only have twenty to spare with the bare-bones framework.

I actually think I will go with the TAP with Prockets and Title - it's low PS enough to serve as a decent blocker (and set shots up for Quickdraw), and it's something they won't want infighting with them for fear of those five dice.

oh, there are 2 versions of homing missiles. my ignorance is apparent.

i was talking about advanced homing missiles. 3 points range 2 only, deals a faceup dmg card

Scimitar Shuttle with Intel Agent and Mara Jade for the most annoyng 20 points of blocker you can bring.

Scimitar Shuttle with Intel Agent and Mara Jade for the most annoyng 20 points of blocker you can bring.

Now THAT'S interesting, and I never would have thought of it. It does have to be dealt with after killing Quickdraw, controlling their target priorities (and allowing OL a better chance to survive til endgame), and depending on their list may be even higher priority than Quickdraw.

You're a devious bastich. I salute you!