I am looking for advice for a new player, with limited ships (and upgrades) to build with. I am looking at an Ackbar build, with a couple of squadrons to act as bomber screen (MC30c Scout to pace the squadrons, and maybe chase down the inevitable Demolisher).

I can pick up another pack or two (mostly for upgrades), but I am pretty much committed to this core fleet (although I could replace the MC30c with a CR90 or Nebulon).

I am not looking for a tournament winning build, just a competitive build, as I have not played any games, and my build is not going to be my undoing. That would more likely be my tactics and flying skills. I am really unsure about which Objectives to take.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Mon Sushi

Faction: Rebel Alliance
Points: 398/400

Commander: Admiral Ackbar

Assault Objective: Precision Strike
Defense Objective: Planetary Ion Cannon
Navigation Objective: Solar Corona

[ flagship ] MC80 Command Cruiser (106 points)
- Admiral Ackbar ( 38 points)
- Home One ( 7 points)
- Electronic Countermeasures ( 7 points)
- Enhanced Armament ( 10 points)
- Leading Shots ( 4 points)
= 172 total ship cost

Assault Frigate Mark II B (72 points)
- Gunnery Team ( 7 points)
- X17 Turbolasers ( 6 points)
= 85 total ship cost

MC30c Scout Frigate (69 points)
- Gunnery Team ( 7 points)
- Turbolaser Reroute Circuits ( 7 points)
= 83 total ship cost

1 Wedge Antilles ( 19 points)
3 X-Wing Squadrons ( 39 points)

Move enhanced armament from MC80 to AFIIB. Its gunnery team means it is more likely to fire it twice a turn than the MC80 who would need to get enemies on both sides. XI7s move back to the MC80c. Swap Wedge for Jan to lend defence tokens and provide intel.

MC30 could keep the long range shooty option but a TRC CR90 could do the job so I would think about a close in threat with OE, APT and Admonition on a torpedo version.

Precision strike is ok but some other fleets could do it better. Advanced gunnery is so decent nobody will choose it against you.

Thank you Mad Cat for the advice. I will see what I can do with your suggestions.