New Imperial Player - Thoughts and Ideas

By SirSagrell, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hey All!

I've only been playing for a couple of months, and I mostly have rebel and scum ships - but I wanted to pick up some Imperials to round everything out. My first idea was the run the Super-Brath build, as I love the model and concept... but I came across a similar list (to the one below) and thought I'd make a few tweaks and go with this one instead to start.

100 points Pilots

The Inquisitor (31) TIE Advanced Prototype (25), Push the Limit (3), TIE/v1 (1), Autothrusters (2)

Darth Vader (34) TIE Advanced (29), TIE/x1 (0), Veteran Instincts (1), Engine Upgrade (4), Fire-Control System (0)

Soontir Fel (35) TIE Interceptor (27), Royal Guard TIE (0), Push the Limit (3), Stealth Device (3), Autothrusters (2)

I don't think you can equip Engine Upgrade and FCS on Vader. Otherwise, the build looks pretty solid.

Edit: I'd also drop VI from Vader. He's already a PS9 pilot and not many pilots out there will have a greater PS, maybe PS8 Poe.

Edited by MartnAR

consider trading FCS for Advanced Targeting Computer and VI for Adaptability and you are good to go

pre imperial vets this list took me to Top4 in a 120 players regional, it's a great taste of what the empire can do, hopefully you'll join the dark side afterwards...

I don't think you can equip Engine Upgrade and FCS on Vader. Otherwise, the build looks pretty solid.

Edit: I'd also drop VI from Vader. He's already a PS9 pilot and not many pilots out there will have a greater PS, maybe PS8 Poe.

Hey thanks for this - correct me if I'm wrong - the Title for Vader gives him the System Upgrade slot (hence taking the FCS), and the Engine its into the standard Mod slot. I agree that the VI might be a bit much, thanks for the input!

consider trading FCS for Advanced Targeting Computer and VI for Adaptability and you are good to go

pre imperial vets this list took me to Top4 in a 120 players regional, it's a great taste of what the empire can do, hopefully you'll join the dark side afterwards...

I will take a look into this for sure! Sounds like a blast.

I don't think you can equip Engine Upgrade and FCS on Vader. Otherwise, the build looks pretty solid.

Edit: I'd also drop VI from Vader. He's already a PS9 pilot and not many pilots out there will have a greater PS, maybe PS8 Poe.

You can do it, its just that most people spend the points on Advanced Target Computer. The title adds the slot and reduces the cost of the systems upgrde, it doesn't interact with the modification slot at all.

Personally I think it is a good use of Vader's two actions. Boost and barrel roll for no stress? Sounds good.

The list is at 100 even so I can see why no ATC. But three squirrel-ly imperials with two actions each would be fun, just watch out for BMST and Zuckuss crew.