Im putting together a 3x PS8 Imperial list. I like the 3x PS8 concept because it gives you great control when moving your ships and it gives you higher PS than most of the Defenders running around these days.

I also like that the three ships have different qualities and tricks up their sleeve so Im hoping the list will be more fun to fly than triple Defenders for example (Im sure a lot of people like that though).

I need some tips regarding the upgrade points I have to spare however.

The base of the list is:

Vessery/VI/x7 34 pts

Inquisitor/PtL/title/AT 31 pts

Omega Leader/CommRelay/Juke 26 pts

So, 9 points to spare on goodies.

Im thinking Proton Rockets on Inquisitor and then either Hull upgrades or Stealth Device on the others. Which (HU or SD) would you prefer on Vessery and Omega Leader?

Do you think the list would do reasonably well against triple Defenders or Palp Defenders (these seem to be the Gatekeepers at the moment)?

Edit: If feeling really bold one could swap the titles on Vessery and give him an ion cannon. It would make the list very offensive oriented with the Tie/D on Vessery and Prockets on the Inquisitor. The Omega Leader would then hopefully carry the endgame after the house burned down. This version has a 1 pt initiative bid against other 8s as well. A fun list in any case.

I played this list for a 14-8 record.

Vessery, VI, Tie/D, TB, Twin ion Engine

Inq, PTL, AT, Tie/V1, Prockets

OL, Juke, Comms

98p

I liked it a lot, but I felt I didn't have much offense, so I switched OL, the mk engine and my 2p bid for:

Bren, CS, HMissiles, Chips, EM.

It hits a lot harder, but I didn't seem to get used to it. I ended up 7-5, though 4 of my losses were in the Spanish Nationals (first big tournament I've been to).

For a pretty mediocre player like me it's ok, but I dunno...

Edit: Forgot to add prockets on the 1st list

Give the SD to Vessery.