I do like the premise of Paratanni, but I really don't like Fenn Rau. Guri doesn't fit with Assaj and Manaroo, so what about Palob?

Manaroo (27)

Attanni Mindlink (1)

Asajj Ventress (37)

Attanni Mindlink (1)

Latts Razzi (2)

Gyroscopic Targeting (2)

Palob Godalhi (20)

Attanni Mindlink (1)

Twin Laser Turret (6)

Total: 97

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Disadvantages: An HWK has a much weaker frame than an AT Fang. Might add Vectored Thrusters to counterbalance that a bit. Probably really should as the only thing I target with that bid is Paratanni and 99 is sufficient there as they will never not take the title on Rau with how good it is.

Advantages: Being able to shut down Manaroo with Palob, having a TLT with lots of mods, more actions for Assajj since she gets the targeting system.

I believe this is worth a try.

With 97 points and no real use for repositioning, I would add a bit more to Palob. Vectored thrusters/Dengar crew/cloaking device/hull upgrade are just some suggestions. Palob is going to be the primary target, IMO.

Ah, I see your point about stealing Manaroos focus before she can pass it, and you need init for that. But you'll have to go through Fenn and Asajj to get into range 1-2 of her, and I doubt any skilled player would let you survive that.