Hello FFG community. While I was working on a squad, I came across an unreleased card coming out. It's called the ARC Caster. So, I'm here to talk about what this card will do, to Brobots. For everyone out there that thought the bots were dead, they are more alive than ever. They now have the power to shoot HLC for 2 points! Before you freak out in the comments and tell me that the card is going to suck on them, hear me out. It's a 4 dice range 1 attack. It can only work every other turn. On the other turn you can't attack, but you have a choice. Meaning, you can still do range 1-3 primary instead of getting your attack back. I would say, this card is going to allow for more points in a squad now. You can finally fly effective B,C PTL bots now. Please, comment below and tell me what you think!

If you are wondering what I came up with, here it is:

-IG-88B (36)

Crack Shot (1)

Fire-Control System (2)

Heavy Laser Cannon (7)

Tractor Beam (1)

Glitterstim (2)

Autothrusters (2)

IG-2000 (0)

-IG-88C (36)

Push The Limits (3)

Advanced Sensors (3)

ARC Caster (2)

Tractor Beam (1)

Glitterstim (2)

Autothrusters (2)

IG-2000 (0)

My problem with the ARC Caster on IG88s is that their 8 health is usually protected by 3 Agility, Autothrusters, and other abilities. If you don't have a second enemy nearby, ARC Caster will splash damage onto yourself. Could be interesting with IG88-A because if you kill the enemy you can at least get your shield right back. But I remain skeptical of it being any good on IG88 (or most ships for that matter).

The Aggressor has a 4-dice R1 attack with its primary weapon. The only advantage of the ARC Caster is that it works with IG88-B's pilot ability. I am not sure if it worth the 2 points and potential self damage.

If your main concern is having PTL on brobots, I'd suggest trying the following list

IG-88 B (36) PTL, Advanced Sensors, Mangler Cannon, Autothrusters, IG-2000 (48)

IG-88 C (36) PTL, Advanced Sensors, Heavy Laser Cannon, Autothrusters IG-2000 (5`1)

It's not quite a mirror image brobot list like most people are accustomed to flying, but the variation allows for some interesting flight patterns and unpredictability. I use this or a mindlink build whenever I want to break out the good 'ole brobots.

on another note entirely, I could see the arc caster being used with HLC in lieu of glitterstim on the FCS build to have a little extra umph at R1 when your opponent is flying in close formation and to give you your "gunner" shot at r1

I always try to sneak a tractor beam on one of them. It is the only ship with two cannon slots. It is always worth the 1pt for the surprise because no one remembers it is there until you beach them on a rock.

I have loved IG88 for a long time even before the mini's so I keep trying new ideas and love flying the ship's. The below has worked out really well for me in a lot of matches.

Aggressor: · IG-88B (36)
Expertise (4)
"Mangler" Cannon (4)
Fire Control System (2)
Autothrusters (2)
IG-2000 (0)
Inertial Dampeners (1)
Aggressor: · IG-88C (36)
Expertise (4)
"Mangler" Cannon (4)
Fire Control System (2)
Autothrusters (2)
IG-2000 (0)
Inertial Dampeners (1)
-- TOTAL ------- 98/100p. --