Rooless Mindlink (Fenn/Teroch/Zuckuss)

By Greedo_Sharpshooter, in X-Wing Squad Lists

99 Points

Zuckuss + mindlink + title + FCS + gunner + tractor beam (37)

Fenn Rau + mindlink + title + AT (32)

Old Teroch + mindlink + title + AT (30)

I came up with this list today. its got raw power and looks fun to play. two 5 dice threats. All small base ships with barrel roll.

thoughts/feedback/suggestions welcome.

Edited by Da_Brown_Bomber

Gunners an expensive choice that I'd probably swap for 4-lom. Not sure where to put the rest of the points though :P

Could use the Ketsu crew and put Engine upgrade on him. That would still leave a one point bid too.

Zuckuss is a solid pilot, but have you considered 4-LOM instead? Any stress you take can then be weaponised by him passing it to an opponent in the end phase. I'd try dropping Gunner for Intel Agent, then giving the two fighters Plasma Torps for some large ship hunting on the initial approach.
I'd also maybe give the title a miss, even with Zuck pilot. With everyone firing before you, that Tractor isn't going to do anything for you, really. It's down to whether you want to pay that point for barrel rolling.

Another option is 4-LOM crew with Zuckuss (which is honestly very good), and maybe some good old Advanced Proton Torpedoes for Fenn to get that 6 dice attack rolling.

When I made rooless mindlink, the ship I stuck in was Guri, with mindlink, title, autothrusters and Sensor Jammer. Been a big fan of it so far.

Rooless Mindlink (Version 2.0)

100pts

Zuckuss + mindlink + FCS + 4-Loam (32)

Fenn Rau + mindlink + plasma torps + title + AT (35)

Old Teroch + mindlink + plasma torps + title + AT (33)

i actually like the torps option. rebel lists of all flavours have shielded ships and ability to hit at long range is a nice option.

thoughts?

Edited by Da_Brown_Bomber

Pretty decent. Ghost/Biggs lists won't like it since you can bypass Biggs with those Torps for a couple of shots. ARCs and Ks won't like it because, well, Agi1 at R3 plus a shield effect. Jumps won't like it because you can take them to half points really **** quick. Even Defenders and /sf fighters won't be a fan since you can at least nick a pair of shields per torp on a half decent roll.

Zuckuss is either going to be target number one just to get him out of the way, or he's going to be completely ignored out of fear of Fenn. I'm in favour of any list that forces a choice like that.

considering dropping the titles on the protectorates for an initiative bid and or the title on zuckuzz. i lke the barrel roll a lot

The titles on the fighters is how they'll stay alive. I'd sooner drop the title on Zuckuss than them, as it's more utility than the pure value the of the title on the fighters.

Rooless Mindlink (Version 4.0)

100pts

Contracted Scout + mindlink + Intelligence Agent + Feedback Array (29)

Fenn Rau + mindlink + title + AT (32)

Asajj Ventress + mindlink + 4-Lom (39)

I have tested the Zuckuss version and found his 1 agility die an issue. You want to get max bang for your buck out of that focus every turn. The dial on the starfighter is also NOT great. Having a specialist scout blocker is very useful. I have found the Intel Agent really good. I like the certainty that Feedback Array offers. Ventress is there for durability and added punch. Zuckuss had that too but was more fragile than i wanted.

thoughts?

Edited by Da_Brown_Bomber

Asajj Ventress, anyone seeing her in many lists??