So with the new FAQ, I predict that TLT and stress will become more prevalent. I have two Vessery builds I am considering for a tournament. Squad A is a little more forgiving in a stress environment but more susceptible to TLTs. Squad B is more resilient to TLT shots, but is affected more by stress and alpha strikes. Are there other obvious pros and cons to each that I am missing?

Squad A

I'd go for squad a. Your prockets will hit like a train, but only once. I'm not convinced by Expertise though, unless you're going down the tie/d route. You could save yourself some points there in my opinion.

3 hours ago, Droidlover said:

So with the new FAQ, I predict that TLT and stress will become more prevalent. I have two Vessery builds I am considering for a tournament. Squad A is a little more forgiving in a stress environment but more susceptible to TLTs. Squad B is more resilient to TLT shots, but is affected more by stress and alpha strikes. Are there other obvious pros and cons to each that I am missing?

Squad A

100 Points

Colonel Vessery, Expertise, TIE X7, TIE Mk 2

Ryad, PTL, TIE X7, TIE Mk 2

Baron of the Empire, PTL, Proton Rockets, TIE V1

Squad B

100 Points

Inquisitor, PTL, Proton Rockets, TIE V1, Autothrusters

Colonel Vessery, Expertise, TIE X7, TIE Mk2

Baron of the Empire, PTL, Proton Rockets, TIE V1, Autothrusters

Do you expect to see like PS10 RACs w/ Kylo or PS 9 Ahsoka Tano w/ Captured and BMST at the tourney? They could possibly wreak havoc on your lists too. In my local meta, Ahsoka w/ BMST is prevalent right now and PTL ships are at risk especially if Captive Tie is still in play (BMST is an action not an attack). I'm not suggesting you be spooked off PTL. Just be mindful. Ahsoka's popular.