Link to April Contest

It's time for another motivation for you folks to write about tactics and strategy, with fabulous prizes*! This time, the topic is going to be upgrading ships in new and creative ways. Maybe a ship that doesn't get a lot of love? Maybe a ship that does that could do things a different way? How about a fighter task force that works well together / isn't commonly seen for a relatively low cost?

All of these sound like something I'd want to read!

Here's a few sample topics you can pick:

- Gladiator Star Destroyer without Demolisher title
- Nebulon B without Yavaris or Salvation
- Pelta Class Assault Ship
- GR-75 Combat Retrofit
- Gozanti Assault Carrier
- Phantom based Task Force
- COME UP WITH YOUR OWN CRAZY IDEA THAT JUST MIGHT WORK!

Post below with your topic. You have until July 1st to submit your writing in whatever format you want. Blog post, forum topic, google drive document, or hand written, faxed to yourself, hand edited with red pen, scanned into a pdf, screenshotted using the snip tool, and uploaded to imgur.... I don't care how you do it as long as people can read it!

*fabulous prize(s) to be announced shortly!

@Norsehound - Hot-Dropping with Rapid Launch Bays

@Visovics - The Unseen Magnificence of the Vic I

@Crabbok - Ackbar Nebulons, Turning Taboo Into Terror

@geek19 - The Sato Assault Frigate

@Do I need a Username - How Much Damage Can I Heal

@thecactusman17 - Devastating Offense: Using Devastator in Star Wars Armada

VOTE HERE!

Non-demolisher gladiator. I was going to write something similar anyway.

"I'm so not a carrier..."

Glad 1

Insidious

Flight Commander

Gunnery Team

Fighter Cord Team

ACM

+ 2 tie defenders

The idea is to use this as a flanker, push around the sides with two defenders as escorts to shred fighters attempting to attack the flanker...commander and cord team is designed to keep the defenders as far out as possible, BUT in command

OR

Jump in from behind with insidious, and use the defenders as a softener before insidious goes in for the kill.

25 minutes ago, Madaghmire said:

Non-demolisher gladiator. I was going to write something similar anyway.

Dammit The only topic that I did have some successful experience with (Frantically browsing through a list of mad inventions) Well, I guess I used Assault Gozantis before... Do Command Arquittens or Combat Interdictors count?

Neb-b without Yavaris or Salvation? Well obviously when you are running that 5 Neb-b gunline! One of those is Salvation anyway.

2 minutes ago, JJs Juggernaut said:

Neb-b without Yavaris or Salvation? Well obviously when you are running that 5 Neb-b gunline! One of those is Salvation anyway.

Redemption! It had a pretty good niche in a Double Liberty fleet wave 4.

21 minutes ago, PT106 said:

Dammit The only topic that I did have some successful experience with (Frantically browsing through a list of mad inventions) Well, I guess I used Assault Gozantis before... Do Command Arquittens or Combat Interdictors count?

Do you want it @PT106?I was kinda up in the air between it and the assault goz anyway.

20 minutes ago, PT106 said:

Dammit The only topic that I did have some successful experience with (Frantically browsing through a list of mad inventions) Well, I guess I used Assault Gozantis before... Do Command Arquittens or Combat Interdictors count?

Anything counts if you believe in yourself!

58 minutes ago, BiggsIRL said:

Here's a few sample topics you can pick:
- COME UP WITH YOUR OWN CRAZY IDEA THAT JUST MIGHT WORK!

13 minutes ago, Madaghmire said:

Do you want it @PT106?I was kinda up in the air between it and the assault goz anyway.

Sure! I'll take it then It'll be easier to write as I ran it and can talk about differences with running Demolisher and examples Thanks!

Just now, PT106 said:

Sure! I'll take it then It'll be easier to write as I ran it and can talk about differences with running Demolisher and examples Thanks!

Ok I'll do the goz one then.

How many times can we enter this contest? I'm asking for a friend...... also named geek19, it's so weird!

Sooooo... have you been reading my fleet lists recently?

Non-Competitive Speed 2 ships: Assault Pelta and Interdictor

Im not claiming both ships exclusively, but I have a particular strategy in mind that both can incorporate. Christmas tree style

To clarify, since the examples seem to contradict the topic of the contest, are we just writing about builds and tactics for underused ships/underused builds and tactics for popular ships, or are we allowed to discuss squadron wings and complete fleet builds that cut against the grain as well?

14 minutes ago, GiledPallaeon said:

To clarify, since the examples seem to contradict the topic of the contest, are we just writing about builds and tactics for underused ships/underused builds and tactics for popular ships, or are we allowed to discuss squadron wings and complete fleet builds that cut against the grain as well?

I can't speak specifically for BiggsIRL, but I certainly got the feel and intention that its "all of the above" there... As long as its utilising Upgrades in a new/unique/underrated fashion in doing so.

Count me in with my Victory-I absolute firepower idea.

Yeah, can we submit multiple times? I'm not sure if the submission I have in mind would really count as under-utilized.

Anyone think of how far you can push Rapid Launch Bays? I did. Posting now!

Post multiple articles if you want, but pick JUST ONE to be your official entry.

@Truthiness those underused Cr90B's with engine techs and RBD need an article.....

3 hours ago, Ginkapo said:

@Truthiness those underused Cr90B's with engine techs and RBD need an article.....

I generally abstain from these contests since I'm part of the Stele Squadron team.

That said, I'm finding myself moving toward TRC90s with Engine Techs with Madine. I maintain the double ramming against flotillas, which were always their primary target, but only ram against other ships in case of a guaranteed kill.My last game against PT made me realize just how little raw firepower I have. Plus, with the addition of Admonition, I have an abundance of flotilla killers. Flying the CRambos for this has made me aware of just how amazing Madine and CR90 ETs are together. Your positioning is utterly insane. It's like just picking up a ship and saying "I want to be there."

3 hours ago, Truthiness said:

I generally abstain from these contests since I'm part of the Stele Squadron team.

That said, I'm finding myself moving toward TRC90s with Engine Techs with Madine. I maintain the double ramming against flotillas, which were always their primary target, but only ram against other ships in case of a guaranteed kill.My last game against PT made me realize just how little raw firepower I have. Plus, with the addition of Admonition, I have an abundance of flotilla killers. Flying the CRambos for this has made me aware of just how amazing Madine and CR90 ETs are together. Your positioning is utterly insane. It's like just picking up a ship and saying "I want to be there."

Truth ima send you a jank list i played that opened my eyes to how good that combo was. List was stupid, but ET, TRCR90's and Madine is legit.

Does it count as a non-Demolisher Gladiator if you're using it in addition to a Demolisher Gladiator? Because I've got a lot of practice with that one...

4 minutes ago, Snipafist said:

Does it count as a non-Demolisher Gladiator if you're using it in addition to a Demolisher Gladiator? Because I've got a lot of practice with that one...

dont i know it....