The Kimogila (I'm calling it the Gila Monster now) seems like it may be a big disappointment. The cards aren't great, and while it has some neat firing arc tricks, it will die pretty easily. 3 attacks of 2-3 hits each will take it down in 2 rounds. The pilots are meh, and it just doesn't have the stats to be amazing. And the dial... it's probably not spoiled because it's horrendous.

What do you think? Will the Gila Monster make a big splash, or is it another TIE Punisher?

I find this to be interesting in the article;

"all of the Kimogila's Speed "1" and "2" turns are red"

I think it will find a place; just depends on the other cards. I suspect the lower cheaper pilots will see more play; that and the top ace as that ability with title is very strong.

Plus if it has 3-speed just give it unhinged and go fast. I think one in a list maybe the max you see: and it will be to deliver a critical blow; you can't ignore it with the bullseye and the title.

The generic's too expensive but the aces are cheap and good. I suspect it'll do alright. The dial will be telling though. We know it's got a 4k, and it's probably got dreadful 3s because Unhinged. If it's b wing quality, it;s not going to go over that well I think.

1 minute ago, the1hodgy said:

"all of the Kimogila's Speed "1" and "2" turns are red"

And that's why you shoudl read the article I guess rather than just looking at the pictures

Unless it has 3-turns, it's absolutely hilariously screwed. That's lambda-level terrible.

Just now, thespaceinvader said:

And that's why you shoudl read the article I guess rather than just looking at the pictures

Unless it has 3-turns, it's absolutely hilariously screwed. That's lambda-level terrible.

I think they have edged on side of cation with the bulleye arc. but i can imagine seeing the top Ace with a TB carrier, to drag them into it.

I am hoping the new salvaged astromech will take advantage of those red manuvers. Maybe a mechanic that works like r2-d2 but with red manuvers. The expansion does come with an extra shield token.

3 minutes ago, thespaceinvader said:

And that's why you shoudl read the article I guess rather than just looking at the pictures

Unless it has 3-turns, it's absolutely hilariously screwed. That's lambda-level terrible.

It'll probably have a TIE Bomber-esque dial with a bank and straight dropped. Which isn't terrible. I think people comparing it to the B-Wing are right on the money.

I would be an interesting reverse to regen. I was hoping for the missiles to be spoiled though, as at the moment we have no idea what the jamming tokens do in this pack.

it would either be a cheaper b-wing (not anymore) or a deadeye harpoon platform

it can still be a deadeye harpoon platform at ps 5, and that's about all it'll ever be

Oh, it's going to be fun flying a couple of these alongside Ketsu Onyo.

Edit: In fact...

Ketsu Onyo - Shadow Caster, Dengar
Cartel Brute
Cartel Brute
Cartel Brute

...or switch Dengar or Push the Limit on Ketsu. You could also switch Ket out for Asajj and Latts and add the title to a Brute. You lose the bump/tractor but gain a fair bit of stress control.

8 minutes ago, thespaceinvader said:

The generic's too expensive but the aces are cheap and good. I suspect it'll do alright. The dial will be telling though. We know it's got a 4k, and it's probably got dreadful 3s because Unhinged. If it's b wing quality, it;s not going to go over that well I think.

Too expensive?

It's got B-Wings stats and B-Wing cost with a free bullseye arc and comparable upgrade slots. Seems about right.

It looks surprisingly balanced for a Scum ship. Difficult to line up but rewarding bullseye mechanic, low AGI ace-like ship. You'd ideally want PTL + EU for re-positioning, but higher PS is often needed against real aces. Huh, imagine that, a Scum ship that actually takes some brainpower to build/fly and doesn't just automatically win against everything. That's why it won't see play, because of Scum players who are confused that it's not OMGWTFBBQ OP.

3 minutes ago, the1hodgy said:

I would be an interesting reverse to regen. I was hoping for the missiles to be spoiled though, as at the moment we have no idea what the jamming tokens do in this pack.

99% sure they go with the Scrambler Missile, though exactly how is anyone's guess. I'm better on 3 attack, 1 damage and a jam to everything at range 1, based on the sheer number of them enclosed.

1 minute ago, Stay On The Leader said:

Too expensive?

It's got B-Wings stats and B-Wing cost with a free bullseye arc and comparable upgrade slots. Seems about right.

And a worse dial, worse hull:shield rating... it's about equivalent, and b wings aren't exactly setting competitive play alight right now.

The first time in many waves scum won't get the ship of the wave, and people are slaty about that. Your life must be truly sad.

9 minutes ago, Stay On The Leader said:

Too expensive?

It's got B-Wings stats and B-Wing cost with a free bullseye arc and comparable upgrade slots. Seems about right.

Precisely. It has B wing-esque stats, with an inferior hull to shield ratio, an inferior dial (turns are red), similar upgrade slots and a bullseye arc that doesn't really matter against a ton of the meta. Since B wings are too expensive to be useful (in today's meta), it seems that the Gila Monster is as well.

Just now, Khyros said:

Precisely. It has B wing-esque stats, with an inferior hull to shield ratio, an inferior dial (turns are red), similar upgrade slots and a bullseye arc that doesn't really matter against a ton of the meta. Since B wings are too expensive to be useful (in today's meta), it seems that the Gila Monster is as well.

The generics anyway. The aces are way more competitively priced - Torani is FOUR POINTS!!! cheaper than Ten.

Why does the Gila Monster come with an extra shield and Weapons Disabled?

9 minutes ago, Stay On The Leader said:

Too expensive?

It's got B-Wings stats and B-Wing cost with a free bullseye arc and comparable upgrade slots. Seems about right.

And the Aces get a scummy discount
PS-7 Ace for 25P and PS-8 Ace for 27

Compare the B-wing aces! Scum gets a 4 Point Ace discount.

Just now, Celestial Lizards said:

Why does the Gila Monster come with an extra shield and Weapons Disabled?

salvaged (maybe) and reload

Just now, ficklegreendice said:

salvaged (maybe) and reload

Sorry I meant that it has TWO WD tokens.

Just now, thespaceinvader said:

The generics anyway. The aces are way more competitively priced - Torani is FOUR POINTS!!! cheaper than Ten.

True true. Actually the Kila monster's elite pilots are cheaper than they should be. The Cartel Brute at PS3 is 22 points. Dalan is +4PS, so if he paid NOTHING for his ability, he'd be 26 points per the standard metric. Apparently his ability is so awful it's worth taking a point away from him since he's 25 points. Torani is at least +5PS and +5 points, so the ability is "free." Herm... it would see that they intentionally made the generic 1 or 2 points more expensive than it should have been...

My guess is to prevent a 21pt ship with a 4 point missile with reload being used 4 times in a list.

Just now, Celestial Lizards said:

Sorry I meant that it has TWO WD tokens.

possibly also salvaged

it's the only remaining upgrade in the pack outside missiles, and we all know what the pilot abilities do

I'd guess the Droid maybe - doing something in exchange for WD seems to be the theme of the wave.

18 minutes ago, FTS Gecko said:

Oh, it's going to be fun flying a couple of these alongside Ketsu Onyo.

Edit: In fact...

Ketsu Onyo - Shadow Caster
Cartel Brute - Enforcer
Cartel Brute - Enforcer
Cartel Brute - Enforcer

...or ditch the titles for Dengar or Push the Limit on Ketsu. You could also switch Ket out for Asajj and Latts and lose the title from a Brute. You lose the bump/tractor but gain a fair bit of stress control.

Isn't the Enforcer title unique, though?