Couldn't me make the case that a lower PS version of a ship shouldn't always cost less points than a higher one?

By haritos, in X-Wing

Ryad being one of the few i can think of off the top of my head that is different, -1 PS for an ability, otherwise identical to a Glaive.

Most ships tend to get one (with a PS less than their best generic but an ability) in their second clutch of pilots:

  • Tarn Mison
  • Lieutenant Colzet
  • "Chaser"
  • Lieutenant Lorrir

Countess Ryad is one of the only ones, if not the only one, to also get an EPT - which combined with her pilot ability makes her exceptionally good at using Push The Limit.