Been afraid to go all in with TIE/D as the other title is much more easy to manage. No more

I feel one has to be an Ion cannon.

Double Ion looks better on paper for the simmetry and with only one action either the dice gods do their part or it will be evaded so I guess is more reliable to have two of them?

Yet, one Tractor beam can soften the target to make sure the Ion shot lands?

Or, should one of the cannons be Flechette? ion+ stress means total lockdown for a small ship (lots of Miranda around)

All versions with Soontir who, with full mods & hopefully at R1, should put some damage in.

Delta Squadron Pilot (30)
Ion Cannon (3)
TIE/D (0)

Soontir Fel (27)
Push the Limit (3)
Autothrusters (2)
Targeting Computer (2)
Royal Guard TIE (0)

Delta Squadron Pilot (30)
Ion Cannon (3)
TIE/D (0)

Total: 100

Most of the life of the TIE/D I would go with double Ion. With Mindlink so prevalent now, I like one Ion and one Flechette.

I've seen 2x Delta (1 flechette, 1 ion) and Ryad do really well before. It screws with k-wings and aces if you get them in arc.

I agree with 1 ion + 1 flechette these days.

I've actually flown this list quite a few times, although not recently. Its a solid list, but I found Carnor Jax to be superior here than Fel. The deltas really benefit from Carnor's ability. I suggest to try it both ways and see what you prefer (if you have the time).

went with Ion & Flechette. 3-1 against:

Vessery + VI + TIE/X

Tomax + crackshot + HM + EM + LWF

Backdraft + Adaptability + FCS + Targeting Synchronizer + LWF

Approach was key and while his Alfa Strike was scary most games ended Soontir vs. Vessery. Backdraft had to go first to erase Targetting Synchronizer as fast as possible. My goal was to expose Flechette carrier to Tomax Homing Missile and get an Ion token on Backdraft.

It feels weird to have Mr.Fel ignored getting free shots and not needing to use PTL all the time.

I'm not used to roll so many red die, it was a nice change of pace and will stick with it for a while, thanks for your inputs!

If you look for some variation to the list you could downgrade soontir to OL and get ryad and vessery aso pilots ?