So I've been flying rebel for a while, and I'd like to switch it up. I just bought a bunch of imperial ships including the decimator. I'm just wondering, what's the best ship I can fly with it to really pack a punch?

If you're into finnesse flying, Tie phantoms still can make the magic happen. If you want a solid reliable platform with room for error, pick a Tie/X7 Defender. Probably Countess Ryad specifically.

List I flew recently at a regional (took 17th mostly due to my play error, not the fault of the list):

Rear Admiral Chiraneau (63)

-Veteran Instincts

-Hotshot Co-pilot

-Gunner

-Darth Vader

-Engine Upgrade

Countess Ryad (37)

-Juke

-Tie/X7

-Stealth Device

Other typical builds take Palpatine over other crew options, and I think a Palpatine decimator would pair better with a phantom than a defender (even though the defender would still be a great choice).

On 2/4/2017 at 11:56 PM, BleakSquadron said:

If you're into finnesse flying, Tie phantoms still can make the magic happen. If you want a solid reliable platform with room for error, pick a Tie/X7 Defender. Probably Countess Ryad specifically.

List I flew recently at a regional (took 17th mostly due to my play error, not the fault of the list):

Rear Admiral Chiraneau (63)

-Veteran Instincts

-Hotshot Co-pilot

-Gunner

-Darth Vader

-Engine Upgrade

Countess Ryad (37)

-Juke

-Tie/X7

-Stealth Device

Other typical builds take Palpatine over other crew options, and I think a Palpatine decimator would pair better with a phantom than a defender (even though the defender would still be a great choice).

I have most of that to make it happen. I just don't have juke. I was thinking of trying whisper to get better at flying such a squishy ship, mostly what I'm used to flying is rather tacky stuff.

Just now, MashedBROTATOES said:

I have most of that to make it happen. I just don't have juke. I was thinking of trying whisper to get better at flying such a squishy ship, mostly what I'm used to flying is rather tacky stuff.

With whisper, never leave home without Advanced cloaking device and Veteran Instincts. Good upgrades past those 2 are fire control system, agent Kallus, and gunner. There are probably a few more that I am not considering but those are the ones that spring to mind. Sensor jammer is a consideration if you expect a lot of tlt.

On 2/5/2017 at 0:04 AM, BleakSquadron said:

With whisper, never leave home without Advanced cloaking device and Veteran Instincts. Good upgrades past those 2 are fire control system, agent Kallus, and gunner. There are probably a few more that I am not considering but those are the ones that spring to mind. Sensor jammer is a consideration if you expect a lot of tlt.

I found this in another decimator thread and I may give it a shot for my first time. I have palp coming in the mail fairly soon.

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Looks sexy on the table. Big thumper, end game arc dodger, ANNOYING little brother.

I like a 65 point RAC:

Rear Admiral Chiraneau

- Vet Instincts

- Kylo

- HotShot

- Gunner

- Title

- Engine

Title helps get Kylo or the boost off if you were surprised by their move. This leaves 35 points. There are a lot of good Imperials at 35, but my favorite will always be Soontir. Is he obsolete in this meta? I hope not. If so here are some other 35s:

Maarek (Defender); Juke; x7

Vessery; Juke; x7

Ryad; PTL; x7

(see the theme)

Vader; VI; x1; ATC; Engine

Backdraft; Pred; FCS; Title; Primed Thrusters; LWF

Tomax Bren; Crack Shot; Extra Munitions, Homing Misslile; LWF (34)

See, tons of options IMO.