Shadowcaster and 3 Protectorates

By Stubby, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Shadowport Hunter (33), Feedback Array (2), EMP Device (2), Cikatro Vizago (0)

3 x Zealous Recruit (20), Concord Dawn Protector (1)

100 pts

Idea here is to send in the Shadow caster to both EMP Device and Feedback Array in the same turn. Everyone in range 1 of him gets double Ionized, one enemy gets a damage and the Shadowcaster gets 3 ion tokens (which all get removed in the next turn after he suffers the ion effect).

This sets up the Protectorate Fighters for a turn or two of decent shots.

The Unique EMP device gets turned over (and presumably is out of the game and is therefore no longer unique), then Cikatro Vizago can swap out the Feedback Array for a new EMP Device and you can repeat.

I love the idea. If you are playing casual, this thing looks great. In tournaments, not so much.

In a standard 100 point tournament game, your ship is going to be taking a lot of damage. Feedback Array thrown on top of that + Emp Device being hard to use, your Shadowcaster might only be able to use it's epic combo once or twice. Doesn't mean it isn't good though. You can still use primary weapon. You just have to be smart with how you move in. Your fighters have to protect and punish enemies that dare run or get close. Hope this helps.

Hate to say it, but I highly doubt that the EMP and Feedback Arrays can be used in the same turn. They both replace your attack, so I'd imagine it's an "either/or" thing, not both and.

So, I couldn't burn out slam and feedback array or EMP either?