After looking into the Ion Discharger I thought, "hey Dace Bonearm is still in this game." Then proceeded to build a list around him. It may not work (that's where you all come in) but may be fun.

Thweek (28)
Fire-Control System (2)
Autothrusters (2)
StarViper Mk. II (-3)
Virago (1)

Dace Bonearm (23)
Attanni Mindlink (1)
Twin Laser Turret (6)
Dengar (3)
Vectored Thrusters (2)

Talonbane Cobra (28)
Attanni Mindlink (1)
Ion Dischargers (2)
Pulsed Ray Shield (2)
Engine Upgrade (4)
Autothrusters (2)
Vaksai (0)

Total: 99

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In theory the elect to not take the ion to avoid the damage, thus providing realible regen to Talonbane. The only hiccup is keeping them together, whilst remaining in TLT range for Dace. Plus, Thweek is Thweek.

Thoughts?

Or you could go a bit more offensive. M3-A Cartel Spacer with Heavy title and Ion Cannon is 19 points. Drop in a couple of them, add another TLT Y, because why not.

I mean, yeah, not the offensive powerhouse that TBC can be. But that's a lot more opportunity to get mileage out of Dace's ability. And provides perhaps better long-term damage potential, because the Kihraxz still just...dies...even with all the new-title shenanigans.

Hmm. Or double down on the Ion Discharger choice, and replace Thweek, awesome as he will be, with a second Kihraxz with similar kit.

Did you consider giving Dace TLT, Pulse Ray, and Ion Discharger? Expensive, but effective at range and up close as well as having the ability to regen.

6 hours ago, Burius1981 said:

Did you consider giving Dace TLT, Pulse Ray, and Ion Discharger? Expensive, but effective at range and up close as well as having the ability to regen.

I see where you are going. How about this:

Thweek (28)
Fire-Control System (2)
Autothrusters (2)
StarViper Mk. II (-3)
Virago (1)

Dace Bonearm (23)
Lone Wolf (2)
Twin Laser Turret (6)
4-LOM (1)
Ion Dischargers (2)
Pulsed Ray Shield (2)

Fenn Rau (28)
Push the Limit (3)
Autothrusters (2)
Concord Dawn Protector (1)

Total: 100

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Dace is costly and there is no "Thweek initiative" but maybe better?

You could drop 4-LOM or Lonewolf and get a bid. Dace is the easiest to kill of the three so I would give him the bare minimum points to do his job.

Your Dace gave me this idea:

Dace: Trick Shot, TLT, Pulsed Ray Shield, Ion Dischargers(33)

Viktor Hel: Predator, Vaksai, Cruise Missiles, Ion Dischargers, Pulse Ray Shield, Stealth Device, Chips (33)

4-LOM: Stay on Target, Outlaw Tech, FCS, title-TB (34)

Two ways to stress, two ways to Ionize, three annoying ships. I might proxy it Thursday and try it, seems fun.