I am trying to create an useful squad using Chewbacca from
Heroes of the Resistance. He obviously needs wingmen
that are willing to die for him in order to activate his ability.
In a large epic game there are plenty of fodder for him,
but in a regular 100 pts game, it is a bit more difficult to find
the right build. Having a Z95 escort will just motivate your
opponent to kill Chewie first.
So I thought about this squad:
Chewbacca (Heroes of the Resistance) (48)
YT-1300 (42), Predator (3), "Chopper" (0), Rey (2), Millennium Falcon (Evade Version) (1)
Biggs Darklighter (26)
X-Wing (25), R4-D6 (1), Integrated Astromech (0)
Gold Squadron Pilot (26)
Y-Wing (18), BTL-A4 Y-Wing (0), R3-A2 (2), Twin Laser Turret (6)
First of all, with Predator & Rey, Chewie should have enough modification to be
effective in his extra attack. Biggs will always get killed first, so that is one attack,
and most people will want to kill the stresshog quickly as well.
Another option is this:
Chewbacca (Heroes of the Resistance) (48)
YT-1300 (42), Predator (3), "Chopper" (0), Rey (2), Millennium Falcon (Evade Version) (1)
Thane Kyrell (32)
ARC-170 (26), M9-G8 (3), Weapons Engineer (3), Alliance Overhaul (0)
Green Squadron Pilot (20)
A-Wing (19), A-Wing Test Pilot (0), Chardaan Refit (-2), Snap Shot (2), Lightning Reflexes (1)
Now your opponent has to decide if he wants to kill Thane first and give Chewie his attack,
or kill Chewie and give Thane extra actions.
I am not sure about the a-wing. Any ideas for a 20pt ship that would be willing to die for Chewbacca?