So, I have been thinking about weak Imperial presence in the current Meta, and Im theorizing that the most efficient response is to focus on Burst damage that PS kills enemy Linchpins before our Green dice can betray us. Here are three Lists focused around Alpha strike and Burst Damage, Critique invited.

"Alpha Ten"

2 Academy Ties (24)

Vader with a score to settle, homing missiles, Guidance chips and Adv Targeting Computer (35)

Quick draw with Swarm Leader, Spec ops, Fire Control, Sensor Cluster , Homing Missiles and Guidance Chips (41)

This List allows Quick draw to unload a 6 dice attack, simultaneously with Vader's 4 dice attack. Ten hit Alpha Strike at PS9, hence the name. Hopefully this is enough to wipe a Fenn or an Omega Leader off the board. I like this list, because even after the Alpha strike, you still have two amazing pilots to carry you home.

"The Dark Knight"

Kylo Ren with Push the Limit, Gunner, FCS, Sensor Cluster and Engine Upgrade. (50)

Standard Omega Leader JK+CR (26)

Zeta Leader with Vet Instincts and Comm Relay (24)

The Idea behind this one is that Kylo can make wide angle Firing runs, while the Ties cover his Rear.

"Go Crit Yourself!"

Kath Scarlett with Long range Scanners, Salve 1 title, Mangler Cannon+Kylo ren (crew) and Vet Instincts. (46)

Quickdraw with Rage+Baffle and Weapons Guidance (33)

Zeta Leader with VI (21)

Again, an Alpha strike with Control Elements, Treat PMS Quickdraw as a human torpedo, Zeta Leader to finish off wounded Stragglers and as a barrier between Kath and Fenn Rau. After the initial Joust, Zeta distracts/Sacrifices Himself for the Aces to rush forward and disengage before another wide angle Attack Run. Keep Quidraw ahead, so she dies before Kath, and Miss Scarlett can Hopefully run off into the Sunset with Kylo Ren.