First time in a long while I've posted up a new (to me) list here, because my "devils in red" has been filling all of my (non-epic) X-wing time for months. Anyhow, I tried the hot-shot Chiraneau and Ryad list at the Georgia Regional (just missed the cut! 17th or 18th). I really liked hot-shot copilots interaction with Juke it is an excellent crew choice. I also enjoyed dusting off the decimator, I saw 3 others attending.

More to the point though, two ships are hard to use right now. There just isn't enough damage output, so I am looking for ways to squeeze 3 ships in with the same idea of hot-shot juke. Enter the Tie Shuttle. The best candidate in my opinion for this idea is Tomax Bren. Coming in at ps8 means he has the most targets that he can strip tokens from. Also with crack shot he has a better than juke ept to help his damage dealing potential.

Without further ado (as I'm sure this is getting boring):

TIE Defender: · Countess Ryad (34)

Juke (2)

TIE/x7 (-2)

TIE Defender: · Colonel Vessery (35)

Juke (2)

TIE/x7 (-2)

TIE Bomber: · Tomax Bren (24)

Crack Shot (1)

Lightweight Frame (2)

TIE Shuttle (0)

Hotshot Co-pilot (4)

-- TOTAL ------- 100p. --

Fits in 2 juke defenders to take advantage of the focus tokens being removed. A question I'm asking myself is: should I use Maarek over vess? Other than that I think this list should be good fun, possibly competitive even. I like having room for Lightweight Frame on the shuttle, it may not increase survivability by alot, but 6 hull provides plenty of chances for it to work at least once (compared to hull upgrade). Anyhow, thoughts comments and concerns are always welcome.

Seems solid

I'd argue that Maarek would be better than Vessery, as you won't (or I wouldn't) be doing as many target lock actions without push the limit on Ryad or ordnance on Tomax. Dunno where you'd find the point though.

I've run something similar, and have done well with it in tournaments.

TIE Bomber: · Tomax Bren (24)

Crack Shot (1)

Homing Missiles (5)

Guidance Chips (0)

TIE Defender: · Countess Ryad (34)

Push The Limit (3)

TIE/x7 (-2)

TIE Defender: · Colonel Vessery (35)

Juke (2)

TIE/x7 (-2)

-- TOTAL ------- 100p. --

I'd argue that Maarek would be better than Vessery, as you won't (or I wouldn't) be doing as many target lock actions without push the limit on Ryad or ordnance on Tomax. Dunno where you'd find the point though.

Luckily they realized that vessery has an excellent pilot ability and Maarek is a bit more fringe, so they decided to make them have the same point cost. I can slot him right in.

I just posted this in another thread, I think Swarm Leader on a low point TIE could be really nice with the x7 title to feed it. Fleet and Sys keep the Ds stocked with tokens and locks, so stripping the evades won't hurt them too bad (I hope)

Countess Ryad [Expertise, TIE/x7] (36)

Gamma Squadron Veteran [TIE Shuttle, Swarm Leader, Systems Officer, Fleet Officer] (27)

Colonel Vessery [Expertise, TIE/x7] (37)