The New Biggs

By HanScottFirst, in X-Wing Squad Lists

So, since Biggs is only 1 use now, here is a cheaper alternative that is also about 1 use (though could be more than once, too):

Green Squadron Pilot (19)
Draw Their Fire (1)
Chardaan Refit (-2)
Selflessness (1)
A-Wing Test Pilot (0)

Total: 19

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If you want, you can add a hull upgrade and that takes it up to 22 points - still 4 points cheaper than Biggs.

It's basically just 19pts that can soak up any uncanceled damage on your main ships. Blank out against 4 dice harpoon? As long as there is 1 or less crits, the A-Wing can take the entire load.

If they prioritize the A-Wing first, that is great. At least they are not shooting your main ships. Also, 3 agi + an evade token each round (and maybe Lowhhrick's reinforce) isn't the easiest thing to shoot at.

This ship probably wouldn't fly well with FSR, but should do a good job protecting other rebel ships (Cpt. Nym, Miranda, Norra, etc.)

The thing is, Biggs had to eat more than one shot to be worthwhile in terms of points cost, and it wasn't just that he ate the damage, but that he often had more agility dice than the folks he was protecting.

With that A-Wing, I'm never going to shoot it. I'm going to force my opponent to destroy it by taking Selflessness/DTF damage, and know that since it's a two-dice A-Wing, I don't really have to worry about any damage from it.

I kinda like the idea. Never thought of this particular combination before with an A wing with selflessness and using Draw Their Fire, either way it's not something people will be used to.

Hm, I think this idea is actually not bad!

This allows list building with 2 really good ships and one cheap filler, which usually would be something like Sabines Tie.

Not bad! I think I'll have to try this.

Yeah, the idea is it's just a hull/shield upgrade for, say, a Nym or Miranda.

Especially with RAClo handing out Blinded Pilots to PS8 Miranda's missiles, I like the DTF. If you get blinded for the initial engagement, odds are you won't get the missiles off.

I haven't tested it out too much, just played some games against myself. I'm going to bring it out to casual night this week, though.

Huh. I like this. I particularly like it because you could theoretically fly multiple of them. Bravo sir, this is original and fascinating.

But Selflessness is a unique upgrade.

I like it too, it's a pretty neat idea. Keep us updated with how you get on with it.

I like it, but your biggest issue is going to be the A-wings dial, it was no 1 forward. A lot of the things you'll want the Greenie protecting like to roll slowly at times. I could see this protecting a large base ship however. Something like a Kanan or Dash.