3 x G1A Starfighters

By Slater44, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Zuckuss — G-1A Starfighter 28
Crack Shot 1
"Gonk" 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Cloaking Device 2
Tractor Beam 1
Stygium Particle Accelerator 2
Mist Hunter 0
Ship Total: 40
Ruthless Freelancer — G-1A Starfighter 23
Outlaw Tech 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Ship Total: 29
Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Outlaw Tech 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Ship Total: 31

So im definitely into unique lists... Never played with a g1a star fighter before but enjoy playing defensive lists and enjoyed playing a 3 b wing list back in the day, which is what I've heard most people compare the g1a to.

Before I go out and purchase another two g1a's... What are your thoughts? Just playing friendly not competitive but both play style opinions are appreciated. I could also drop the findsman down to a freelancer for a initiative bid of 98pts. And if I did that I'd replace crack shot and the stygium particle accelerator for expertise bumping it back up to 99pts.

Edited by Slater44

Man, Zuckuss without someone like 4-l0m or a Token Stripper is just asking for disappointment. You'll likely get more mileage out of 4-l0m piloting, with or without Zuckuss crew. It doesn't lock you down like 4-l0m crew does, and it can help push some damage through like Zuckuss always does. And, bonus, it stresses the enemy, which is always fun.

However, the 3 G1-A list is pretty fun. I proxied a 4X G1-A list once. I didn't win.

...Any of the games of the games...

But it was dang fun to set up those four bricks across from my opponent, and just see them scratch their heads in confusion. I think it has legs. Not sure if SJ is what it used to be, what with so many token stacking jerks out there, but give it a whirl, see how it goes.

4-LOM — G-1A Starfighter 27
Expertise 4
"Gonk" 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Glitterstim 2
Ship Total: 39
Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Crack Shot 1
Sensor Jammer 4
Ship Total: 30
Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Crack Shot 1
Sensor Jammer 4
Ship Total: 30

OR

4-LOM — G-1A Starfighter 27
Expertise 4
"Gonk" 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Glitterstim 2
Stealth Device 3
Ship Total: 42
Ruthless Freelancer — G-1A Starfighter 23
Sensor Jammer 4
Glitterstim 2
Ship Total: 29
Ruthless Freelancer — G-1A Starfighter 23
Sensor Jammer 4
Glitterstim 2
Ship Total: 29

Thanks for the advice! I've come down to these two lists. I dig 4 LOM pilot and I think I'll try the first list this Wednesday! Let me know if anything stands out as a huge no no. Cheers!

Actually I think I'll go with this... Given 4lom's ability, we'll get up close and personal and dish out the damage.

4-LOM — G-1A Starfighter 27
Expertise 4
"Gonk" 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Glitterstim 2
Ship Total: 39
Ruthless Freelancer — G-1A Starfighter 23
Outlaw Tech 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Black Market Slicer Tools 1
Ship Total: 30
Ruthless Freelancer — G-1A Starfighter 23
Outlaw Tech 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Black Market Slicer Tools 1
Ship Total: 30

Played something similar on Saturday in a tournament. This issue is once you do a red manuver and are stressed your next move is very predictable. Vectored Thrusters would have helped many times.

5 hours ago, Slater44 said:

Actually I think I'll go with this... Given 4lom's ability, we'll get up close and personal and dish out the damage.

4-LOM — G-1A Starfighter 27
Expertise 4
"Gonk" 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Glitterstim 2
Ship Total: 39
Ruthless Freelancer — G-1A Starfighter 23
Outlaw Tech 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Black Market Slicer Tools 1
Ship Total: 30
Ruthless Freelancer — G-1A Starfighter 23
Outlaw Tech 2
Sensor Jammer 4
Black Market Slicer Tools 1
Ship Total: 30

That looks much better. But, I'm not sold on Expertise on 4-L0M. Considering that you want to be stressed most of the time for his ability, and you don't pass Stress until the end phase, you're going to be shutting down Expertise a good portion of the time. Is there anything you can grab instead of Expertise? Predator could fill a similar role, and keep working while stressed. And since you don't have FCS, it can provide you some rerolls.

I have been trying to fly this list: 3x Gand findsman: VI, Fire control system, vector thrusters, Glitterstim.

The firepower and health is there but they do suffer badly on more maneuverable ships.

Edited by Flyingbrick

Kreen - That's a very good point. I'll change that up to predator and have a whirl with it tonight.

Flyingbrick - That name says it all. That's a very interesting take... I'm considering trying this now, once I get the vectored thrusters cards:

Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Veteran Instincts 1
"Gonk" 2
Fire-Control System 2
Glitterstim 2
Ship Total: 32
Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Veteran Instincts 1
Outlaw Tech 2
Fire-Control System 2
Glitterstim 2
Vectored Thrusters 2
Ship Total: 34
Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Veteran Instincts 1
Outlaw Tech 2
Fire-Control System 2
Glitterstim 2
Vectored Thrusters 2
Ship Total: 34

My take on it is everyone has glitterstim which is a huge bonus. The two that have vectored thrusters and outlaw techs are more maneuverable and the other one has gonk instead to mitigate the attention he'll receive by more maneuverable ships. Everyone has PS7 just like your build and will be dishing out damage at the same time.

Edited by Slater44

That looks good. Please let us know how this flies please sir.

Did i just accidentally create a new named list? lol

I think you may have haha! I ended up flying this list and eventually the stealth devices on both ships that don't have Gonk will be replaced by Vectored Thrusters for each ship. My opponent had Corran Horn, Miranda Doni with a TLT and a Rookie X wing. He focused his fire on the ship with Gonk, so I never actually got to use the guy but the other two ships stuck around and cleaned up. Cheers guys for the advice!! I believe I've found my list for the G1A Star fighter!

Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Veteran Instincts 1
"Gonk" 2
Fire-Control System 2
Glitterstim 2
Ship Total: 32
Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Adaptability 0
Outlaw Tech 2
Fire-Control System 2
Glitterstim 2
Stealth Device 3
Ship Total: 34
Gand Findsman — G-1A Starfighter 25
Adaptability 0
Outlaw Tech 2
Fire-Control System 2
Glitterstim 2
Stealth Device 3
Ship Total: 34
Edited by Slater44