I have had luck running a Braylen with R3-A2, the title and Gunner. However, with the rest of my list that makes an even 100pts.

I'd like to have an initiative bid to help my PS9 Jake, so I think the best thing to do is drop Gunner for something cheaper. Does anyone have experience running the following? Suggestions?

Chewbacca - for 2 extra hp

Kyle - for at least 1, maybe 2 focus per turn

3-P0 - for extra tank

Tactician - possible 2nd stress 1/3 the time

I am uncertain about how Ezra would work. Would the R3-A2 stress happen first, allowing the modification of the attack dice? Could work and give more punch.

What are your thoughts?

I tried Tactician, with Braylen's low pilot skill it was easy for ships to stay out of range 2 (some would rather take the range 1 over it), but when it works, it's great.

Ezra would work, as the stress happens before you roll attack die.

If stressing your opponent is the goal, Gunner really is the way to go, as 1 stress doesn't hinder a ship too often. What is your exact list?

I like Kyle. With the free focus you can take a TL to make him hit a little harder, or strip tokens before you ace shoots.

Gunner or Kyle are really your best bet. If you have 5 points, Gunner. If not, Kyle.

Tactician is a decent option, but I think you're better focusing on upgrades that are working 100% of the time. And sure, an argument can be made that Tactician impacts how your opponents fly... But that doesn't necessarily stop them from kicking your butt while doing so, you know?

You could always save a bunch of points and go with Nein Nunb. Getting red 3 and 4 straights will make Braylen surprisingly fast.

If HSCP, Old Terroch, Carnor Jax, and Palob are common, Ezra is probably a better crew choice for R3-A2 Braylen than Kyle would be.

If HSCP, Old Terroch, Carnor Jax, and Palob are common, Ezra is probably a better crew choice for R3-A2 Braylen than Kyle would be.

Of these, I only think HSCP will be actually a concern. OT, Carnor, and Palob can be avoided/killed quickly. And aren't, really, THAT popular (though yes, there are meta lists featuring them).

HSCP is going to be an interesting card to watch.

The list is a mashup of my favorite ships.

Nera - deadeye, proton torps, extra mu, FCS, chips

Jake - title, VI, PTL, autothrust, prockets

Braylen - title, R3A2 and ________

As I said, i loved the Gunner double stress, but that puts my list right at 100 and at PS9, Jake really needs to move last as much as possible. Dropping Gunner to a 3 pt. crew would help get that bid. I like Ezra for more punch, and Kyle for more focus, but 3P0 could shine too.

Another option would be to jump up to Thane with R3A2 and Nien Numb. Clear the stress in the move, hope for other attacks to give an action. Not a great option cause they can nullify that by attacking you.

You could always drop to plasma torpedoes.

Are PS 9 ships prevalent in your meta? They are mostly non-existent in my current meta, barring the odd Dengar.

Other than Dengar, I imagine you could use your Stresshog as area control, to keep higher PS aces (the ones that matter) off of Jake's back.

If Soontir knows he's going to get shot by Braylen, he can always NOT PtL. But, with Gunner, he's still taking two stress, and he's going to be really upset about it.