Poe, Norra and Rex 100pts

By TerTer, in X-Wing Squad Lists

What you think of this:

Norra Wexley (39)

ARC-170 (29), R2-D2 (4), Push the Limit (3), C-3PO (3), Alliance Overhaul (0)

Poe Dameron (PS9 Version) (44)
T-70 X-Wing (33), Black One (1), R5-P9 (3), Pattern Analyzer (2), Push the Limit (3), Vectored Thrusters (2)

Captain Rex (17)
Sabine's TIE Fighter (14), Sabine's Masterpiece (1), EMP Device (2)

Rex goes in, uses EMP, then also suppressive fire.

Poe with double action and Analyzer can have focus and TL without stress if needed. Norra again, builded to regen and survive with C3PO. But thinking maybe i need to drop C3PO for some other crew? For example 2pts ones and then add Intelligence officer to Rex Tie?

Also maybe exchange VT for AT?

Any suggestions?

Edited by TerTer

No commets, so list is good or so bad, that not worth comments?

No commets, so list is good or so bad, that not worth comments?

Yes.

No commets, so list is good or so bad, that not worth comments?

Yes.

I hate facing double regen. I really, really hate facing double regen. The list is good as is, Intel on Rex is going to do very little for you I think.

Bottom Line Up Front: Only suggestions I would make are VT -> AT, EMP -> Rey

This is how I would fly against this. I'd only shoot at Rex if I have him in my sights, suppressive fire is on the ship, or he's the last ship left. Most of the time, I don't care about him. I'd use that to put something other than EMP on him. BMST, cloaking device, or something that screams at me to look at Rex is needed for me to pay attention to him. Think about it this way, how often does an Imperial TIE fighter across the board make you want to target it first? When not named Howlrunner or Youngster, not often I would imagine. Maybe instead of illicit there is a crew that would make him a little more threatening.

Instead, I'm going to focus on Norra. Hands down, she is my first target. Not only is she a healthy number of points, she is far more likely to be unbeatable in the end game than Poe. Poe still only gets his front arc, which is much easier to dodge than front and rear arcs. Poe with Vectored Thrusters, while being maneuverable, is also vulnerable to me putting distance between us and then engaging at range. Autothrusters would change things up. You lose some of that mobility, but you effectively neutralize a distance game. Plus you aren't as vulnerable to the turret match-ups. I think the switch to ATs would be a very good addition.

You need to ensure you don't lose someone in the first round of fire. Keep Rex back, as if he strays too far forward, he may get blown up before doing anything. Bring him in with the other two. While many may think that he's a free 17 points, if he's pulling fire away from your other two, he's doing a fantastic job. And if he survives more than two shots, he's worth his weight in gold in a list like this. As such, unless you are certain that you can barrel roll, have a shot on the enemy, and they won't have a shot on you, take an evade action. On that note, it might be useful to take Rey in the crew slot instead of the EMP. Bank a focus on Round 1, then you get focus and evade for the first round of combat. If they slow roll, you could have 2 banked, which will likely last you for as long as Rex lives.

Long-winded I know. But it's Christmas and everyone else is passed out from getting up early and a healthy lunch, so I have plenty of time to be long-winded. Hopefully if you've reached this point, you aren't annoyed. I tried to explain my reasoning as best I could. Overall it's a fantastic list, and one that I really would hate to face.