Sabine, Jake, Poe. Intense dirty dancing...

By Tim_the_Enchanter, in X-Wing Squad Lists

TIE Fighter: · Sabine Wren (15)
Intensity (Exhausted) (2)
· Experimental Interface (3)
· Sabine's Masterpiece (1)
· Jyn Erso

· Black Market Slicer Tools (1)

T-70 X-Wing: · Poe Dameron (33)
Intensity (Exhausted) (2)
· BB-8 (2)
Autothrusters (2)
· Black One (1)
Comm Relay (3)

A-Wing: · Jake Farrell (24)
Intensity (Exhausted) (2)
Proton Rockets (3)
Autothrusters (2)
A-Wing Test Pilot (0)
Veteran Instincts (1)

-- TOTAL ------- 99p. --

I came up with this list and have played it only once, but it was the most fun I've ever had so I thought I would share it!

That action economy. Soo many options. I really feel like with the right amount of practice this list would be a beast!

Let me know what you all think, also if there's a better name let me know lol!

Edited by Tim_the_Enchanter
Grammar

Jake like that is very likely the best Jake build devised; not novel, but potent. Likewise, PoeTensity is widely-known for a reason: it is hella good. I would personally use Primed Thrusters instead, but the case for Comm Relay is very valid. I'm less convinced by Sabine with Intensity; I'd rather use her with PTL or a different EPT all together.

This list is superbly squirrelly, very hard to hit, and perhaps most importantly, super fun! However, there is the distinct possibility of low damage output. Jake and Sabine cannot do much damage, and Poe only can if he can freely use his action for a target lock. In other words, this list is probably going to have to rely on surviving, and taking rare, ideal potshots to wear down the enemy.

Poe and Jake are a ton of fun together. Sadly, Sabine is still just a TIE fighter and can blow up at any second. I used to run Poe and Jake with VI Ahsoka w/EMP, all at PS9. It's a lot of fun, but not super competitive.

The idea was that Sabine can throw the focus using jynn's action through enhanced interface to make a huge token jump for whoever is gonna feel the hurt that turn:

1.free b-roll/boost > intensity evade > EI for jynn (now that you've turned to face the enemy) > green move to clear stress > action

She doesn't seem too flimsy with a potential 3 focus and 2 evades!

She can help Poe if he wants to TL and have focus with evade, and jake if he wants to token up big and take actions pre move (avoiding bumps and asteroids)

Yeah damage is the issue, but I feel like you could use this list like a surgeon and quickly cut away a threat with prockets, and focused fire. Then focus down one enemy at a time after?

On 11/9/2017 at 10:33 PM, Tim_the_Enchanter said:

TIE Fighter: · Sabine Wren (15)
Intensity (Exhausted) (2)
· Experimental Interface (3)
· Sabine's Masterpiece (1)
· Jyn Erso

· Black Market Slicer Tools (1)

T-70 X-Wing: · Poe Dameron (33)
Intensity (Exhausted) (2)
· BB-8 (2)
Autothrusters (2)
· Black One (1)
Comm Relay (3)

A-Wing: · Jake Farrell (24)
Intensity (Exhausted) (2)
Proton Rockets (3)
Autothrusters (2)
A-Wing Test Pilot (0)
Veteran Instincts (1)

-- TOTAL ------- 99p. --

I came up with this list and have played it only once, but it was the most fun I've ever had so I thought I would share it!

That action economy. Soo many options. I really feel like with the right amount of practice this list would be a beast!

Let me know what you all think, also if there's a better name let me know lol!

I made a very similar list 2 weeks ago. It is a lot of fun to fly.

This is Intense! ( 100 )

Poe Dameron (PS9) — T-70 X-Wing 33
Intensity 2
BB-8 2
Comm Relay 3
Autothrusters 2
Ship Total: 42
Jake Farrell — A-Wing 24
Intensity 2
Chardaan Refit -2
Veteran Instincts 1
A-Wing Test Pilot 0
Ship Total: 25
Sabine Wren — Attack Shuttle 21
Intensity 2
Ion Cannon Turret 5
Jyn Erso 2
Hull Upgrade 3
Ship Total: 33

@Pooleman

I get the temptation to drop Prockets on Farell, and I like the idea of an attack shuttle, but IMHO Jake without Prockets is not really going to pull his weight offensively. I'd personally lose the Hull Upgrade and downgrade Comms Relay to Primed Thrusters to try and fit them back in. I guess it comes down to a question of survivability versus firepower.

8 hours ago, DeathToJarJar said:

@Pooleman

I get the temptation to drop Prockets on Farell, and I like the idea of an attack shuttle, but IMHO Jake without Prockets is not really going to pull his weight offensively. I'd personally lose the Hull Upgrade and downgrade Comms Relay to Primed Thrusters to try and fit them back in. I guess it comes down to a question of survivability versus firepower.

When I fly this Jake stays out of arc like all the time. He just picks away at the enemy. It’s a “death by a thousand cuts” thing.

Played the following list in my first tournament today.

This is Intense! ( 99 )

Poe Dameron (PS9) — T-70 X-Wing 33
Intensity 2
BB-8 2
Comm Relay 3
Integrated Astromech 0
Ship Total: 40
Jake Farrell — A-Wing 24
Intensity 2
Chardaan Refit -2
Veteran Instincts 1
A-Wing Test Pilot 0
Ship Total: 25
"Snap" Wexley — T-70 X-Wing 28
Intensity 2
R2-D2 4
Integrated Astromech 0
Ship Total: 34

I came in third place, I won 2 out of 3 matches. In the 2 matches I won I lost not a single ship and was able to keep my ships out of arc most of the time.

Edited by Pooleman