It should probably have:

- Thrawn and Vult Skerries pilots

- New generic?

- TIE Defender-only mod

- New title? One that's unique?

- Harpoon Missiles

- TIE mkII

- A new cannon or Jamming Beam

Thoughts? Could it happen?

I really don't think the Defender needs another boost, and I say that as one of the most die-hard Defender fanboys there is. Certainly there are other ships in the Imperial lineup that need attention a whole lot more.

I think the defender is in a really good and well-balanced spot right now.

It wouldnt surprise me if now, after the big nerfs, wed see the occasional trip defenders or defender ace on the top tables.

That said: more options are always nice.

IMO anything xpac with thrawn has to include a crew version of him. Not sure it would be logical but maybe a defender title that would just add a crew slot (and no other boost)? We need a ship for Hux (with greens to clean the stress). That would probably do the job...

You really think FFG will forget this ship?

What's that?

Oh yeah. TIE Reaper.

I guess it would be fun to have a defender that is an "inverted" version of what we already got.

So, let's say boost instead of BR, no straight greens, but green short turns. Maybe a dual card that lets you expose, but works like intensity and needs a token to flip back?

A Defender that's basically the same otherwise would still fly very differently, while still feeling like a TiE/D, I'd hope.

20 minutes ago, MalusCalibur said:

I really don't think the Defender needs another boost, and I say that as one of the most die-hard Defender fanboys there is. Certainly there are other ships in the Imperial lineup that need attention a whole lot more.

9 minutes ago, Thormind said:

IMO anything xpac with thrawn has to include a crew version of him. Not sure it would be logical but maybe a defender title that would just add a crew slot (and no other boost)? We need a ship for Hux (with greens to clean the stress). That would probably do the job...

So maybe we could have a tie only mod that allows for a crew? Hooraay


We totally need a TIE/E title, and maybe a unique TIE Defender Prototype title that just makes it cheaper.


All the titles, and cards and everything. I want it all! We could even have a second Mareek Steele pilot!

As much as I want this, and as much as I feel Imps need more unique crew cards and unique upgrades, it's not likey to happen.

Keep in mind Rebels also introduced the prototype B-Wing. Still haven't seen that.... instead we got a rebel TIE... I really wish they gave the rebels the Prototype B-Wing instead...

OOO! Idea! A prototype aces set! The prototype TIE Defender and prototype B-Wing in one box set!

If they don't release a completely new unit with its own statblock and dial - maybe a title card, that really rewards you a lot for taking missiles on your regular Defender, could work?

TIE/x7 revolves around having no secondary weapons, TIE/D revolves around cannon secondary weapons, Elite Defender could be for missiles.