Kath Scarlett (48) - Firespray-31
Predator (3), "Mangler" Cannon (4), Rebel Captive (3), Slave I (0), Long-Range Scanners (0)

Braylen Stramm (30) - ARC-170
Kyle Katarn (3), R3-A2 (2), Alliance Overhaul (0), Guidance Chips (0)

"Pure Sabacc" (22) - TIE Striker
Trick Shot (0), Adaptive Ailerons (0), Guidance Chips (0)

I was the reigning champ from the last TR8R tournament running a Tie Swarm with Biggs. This time I took the oppurtunity to run something super fun since it wil be my last chance before I start practicing for Worlds. I chose to run an Imperial Firespray and built from there! It's a really fun list and hands out a ton of stress. Pure Sabacc is a monster if they leave him alone and if they go after him like most do he's adding health to Braylen & Kath.

Game 1: I faced a Manaroo, Fenn & Ahsoka list. He didn't take the bait (Sabacc) and eliminated Braylen so fast that I didn't even do a single damage to him. Sabacc quickly turned the tide and did some much needed damage on Manaroo. Eventually Manaroo and Sabacc was gone and Kath caught Fenn at Range 2 and did 3 damage with a direct hit involved. Then Fenn had to be careful with Rebel Captive and Kath's ability to not be double stressed which actually made him not shoot a few times adding much needed health. I caught Fenn at Range 2 again killed him and Ahsoka and I were both at 1 health and I had the dice mods and were able to pull it out. Super close game! (1-0)

Game 2: I faced a Cracken, Manaroo, & Contracted Scout List. I did a great move with Sabacc in the first round of combat and got behind the debris which allowed me to roll 5 dice with a focus which resulted in 5 damage on his scout. Braylen took a Homing & Proton shot and survived by 1, but he had Boba Fett and popped R3-A2. Then died next turn by Cracken. I took the Contracted Scout out a few turns later with another 5 dice shot by Sabacc, and Cracken soon after. It was only a matter of time after that to get Manaroo down. (2-0)

Game 3: I faced a Miranda (with Sabine) & Emmon List. Normally, I never do good against bombs, but I usually play low health ace type ships. With the stress mechanics and the highly accurate shots from Kath and Braylen I took down Miranda as fast as possible, losing Sabacc from some bombs. Then it was easy pickings to pick Emmon off after he unloaded all his bombs on my pretty healthy high hit point ships. (3-0)

First place!! I continue my reign and proved I am the best Bounty Hunter for the Imperials! All hail the Emperor!

Take aways

Kath: Super fun and Rebel Captive/Mangler saved me countless hit points. If she was a few points cheaper she could be competitive.

Sabacc: Impressed me a lot. Yeah, he's going to die, but he saves your other ships so many hit points. If he can get 1-2 shots off and direct your opponent to where you need them to be he's worth his points. Competitive for sure. He even made top table at Mustafar which shows you how good he is. Keep him cheap though.

Braylen: I thought of Kyle Katarn on him awhile ago and first time I was able to use it and it impressed. Every turn I had Target Lock/Focus, if not Target Lock/Focus/Focus. Rebels should use him if they have additional stress mechanics and not solely relying on him to stress, since it will only push one stress out a turn. Worked well with my Kath build.