I'm looking to pick up a core set and get into the game. What should I buy to balance out the factions and and make for a full size game? I was thinking an assault frigate, Raider, and maybe an Arquitens.

1-1 Fighter expansion Pack and 3-4 ships on Each side Will allow you to play 400 pts games. Isd, gladiator and gozanti, home one and tramsport for the rebels Will allow you to play enjoyable battles.

Don't forget Rogue and scoundrels fighter pack.

2 fighter packs for the faction you'll want to play, then 1 of each ship.

Start figuring out what fleet you'd like to build with armada warlords and buy what you need!