This is my custom Phoenix Squadron (A-Wing and B-Wing "ace") expansion based on the SW Rebels TV show.
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Here is the full bunch
of A-Wing Rebels' pilots, if you don't mind one more Sabine)
And an extra crew as bonus .
DESIGN NOTES:
Ace expansion focused on the TV series Star Wars Rebels.
The Phoenix Squadron Pilot with 0 PS is not only a joke/reference to how bad they were in the series, but opens, along with the custom upgrades, a new way to play with the A-Wings (as cheap, swarmy blockers)
Phoenix Squadron Vets are straightforward. Those are the most talented (or lucky) pilots that managed to survive the series. They offer a cheap Elite upgrade.
Ahsoka, a canonical A-Wing pilot, got a new ability (something uncommon, but possible in this game, when changing ships) that gives her an “Ace Killer” status. Considering she beat the hell of Darth Vader, that’s a pretty cool ability.
Hera is just being Hera.
The exclusive A-Wing upgrades are all based on legends or canon material. It seems reasonable that the A-Wings in Rebels are not the more advanced RZ-1 models used later by the Alliance, but the (now Legends) R-22 Spearhead .
About the B-Wing:
The canonical Blade Squadron would fill the gap for the PS 3 and cheap elite.
Quarrie, the engineer that created the Blade Wing prototype got a negative ability and low PS, in accord to his statement “Oh I don't fly, too dangerous.” This is a guy that knows everything theoretical about flying, but who doesn’t seat in the cockpit. Sure his “inability” is compensated by a squad cost discount.
Braylen is the same pilot of the ARC, but now in his specialized ship (got and EPT for that). I wanted to give him a new ability, but couldn’t think of any at the moment.
And here is Hera again (should I change the name of the expansion to “Hera’s Ace Pack”?)
The Rotating Cockpit and Multi-Cannon are based on cards by Rakaydos. My Rotating Cockpit is simpler but weaker. And Blade Wing Prototype exists basically to allow the Multi-Cannon (which was designed to kill only ships with low agility).
The 3 crew upgrades are a tribute to characters that showed (or will show) in Rebels. I especially like the Hondo card (so many possibilities!).
PS: well, I had to add 2 B-Wing pilot cards not Rebels-related to complete the pack.
PPS: it is running for the Custom Card League 2nd Season .
Edited by Odanan