So I have played the Rau Boats and I like it. I'm not great but have gone 3-1 in two sepearate small tourneys with it. Before I commit (I have commitment-phobia in x-wing) to this list full time for the upcoming Store Champs I was wondering if there was anything I could change it up with. Here is my attempt:

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Fenn Rau (32) - Protectorate Starfighter
Attanni Mindlink (1), Concord Dawn Protector (1), Autothrusters (2)

Kavil (33) - Y-Wing
Attanni Mindlink (1), Twin Laser Turret (6), R4 Agromech (2)

Contracted Scout (35) - JumpMaster 5000
Attanni Mindlink (1), Extra Munitions (2), Proton Torpedoes (4), Boba Fett (1), R4 Agromech (2), Guidance Chips (0)

I really want to use/abuse the Attani/R4/TLT mechanic and Kavil's extra die should really help give him a good chance at 2 dmg per round. Plus a giant target on his back.

A friend suggested finding a way to put VT on the Y. I could do one of two things:

drop the EM off the scout

drop down to plasma and drop Boba

Thoughts? It has potential but maybe or enough to veer from the archetype. Also not 100% sold that VT is worth what I'd give up. Thanks in advance.

17 hours ago, Rolotamasi said:

A friend suggested finding a way to put VT on the Y.

I like where you're coming from with this list. I find myself agreeing with your friend, Vectored Thrusters on Kavil makes that R1 safe-zone bullseye even more of a moving target for your opponent. Keep them where they're hot.

As far as what to cut... well, I'd cut the R4 Agromech on Kavil, but as you clearly stated its part of the interaction you like about the list. Proton Torpedoes and Boba Fett are a spot remover for an upgrade of your choice. Extra Munitions keeps the Scout more of a threat for longer... (Though, personally, I'd go for a Scavenger Crane over EM. Pays dividends as long as things are blowing up nearby.)

As it stands, I'd cut the Extra Munitions for Vectored thrusters. You really only NEED the one Boba Fett-fueled Proton Torpedo shot, extra torpedo salvos are just gravy for the greedy.

Cheers.

15 minutes ago, E Chu Ta said:

As it stands, I'd cut the Extra Munitions for Vectored thrusters. You really only NEED the one Boba Fett-fueled Proton Torpedo shot, extra torpedo salvos are just gravy for the greedy.

Cheers.

I like that phrase gravy for the greedy. Do you favor Boba-protons becuase of the prevalence do TLT and autothrusters, or just becuase 1 torp is usually enough?

Boba Fett only works once, anyway. Youre taking the torpedoes just to make Boba work that one time, per game. So the Extra Munitions (or Scavenger Crane) is a bit greedy.

This is a game where upgrades have fundamental effects on listbuilding, so the ability to remove them from your opponent's arsenal midgame is enormous. Autothrusters are small potatoes. TLT is more to the point...

Boba can make the Punishing One into just another JM5K. Boba can neuter Dengar. Midgame!

Beyond that 12 point suckerpunch, more importantly, is the versatility Boba Fett offers. You dont have to remove what you hate the most.

You get to remove what you hate the most RIGHT NOW. Something that wasn't a concern in previous games, but at this very moment is the arrow in your achilles heel?

Boba'd.

You convinced me. The one-time use of Boba was the kicker. That's why I like these forums.

A separate question is whether Kavil is worth it or to just stick with the 2nd torp scout. With the prevalence of lower ability ships (Miranda, stresshog, Ghost) is that 4th die overkill? Miranda could just as easily eat a torp. I think Kavil is better against 3 dice greens. Maybe they will come back.

27 minutes ago, Rolotamasi said:

A separate question is whether Kavil is worth it or to just stick with the 2nd torp scout.

Well, you named the thread Rauvil Boat, not ContRAUcted Scouts... (List names provided by the Crypt Keeper, master of puns)

Stick to your guns, let us know how it flies.

Having faced Dual Scouts + Rau, all with Attanni, I can attest to how nasty it is. Having 2 torpedo boats makes it very hard for the opponent to avoid both of them. The list I usually see is Protorp Scout with Boba and the other with plasma torps for dealing with heavily shielded targets.