PA and AdvS is a good combo, but PT just allows more flexibility. Stress is a lot less concerning, so Tallon Rolls are always an option. You can also PtL after you move without too much fear, since you’ll still be able to reposition before moving if absolutely necessary.

8 hours ago, Hrathen said:

Remember you have to be hit in order to “Show them the dark side”

Yeah, it’s an ability that causes the enemy to think twice about shooting you, like Rebel Captive. Why does his ability have to be something that he uses every round? It’s insurance.

3 hours ago, FlyingAnchors said:

If this was a class, he’d pass with flying buttresses.

He he, you said buttresses.

@GrimmyV

I will show you the dark side doesn’t have to be used every turn. But it is really nasty on a RAC+Kylo crew when you can use, if not every turn, but much more often.

Sometimes the best way to deal with a really nasty ship like a party bus, or a Finn Ray is simply shutting off their shooting for a couple of rounds.

On 12/2/2017 at 8:56 AM, clanofwolves said:

I get this, but I’m hoping PS goes down again and is flexible as when Defenders ran amuck, it’s more open and fun; Silencer flying or no...

We’ve been waiting for that to happen since wave 5. I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one.

3 minutes ago, Rakky Wistol said:

We’ve been waiting for that to happen since wave 5. I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one.

The PS wars dropped off in Wave 5. Imperial Aces/Commonwealth Defenders lists were built on mid-range+ PS ships. It's only recently (post-Fenn and alphastrike lists) that Pilot Skill has really seen a resurgence again.

If by dropped off you mean “ can no longer compete in the race” sure...

W4- phantom-PS 9 or go home

W5- RAC usually with phantom and dash sometimes with Corran- Oh and Han... PS 11 or go home

W6- add brobots. PS 7+ more important than ever. Oh, and Soontir got better with AT. VI Jax is a thing

W7- add PS8 Miranda to the pile.

W8- Dengar arrives. Inquisitor makes a splash. Poe for 2 seconds

W9-Fenn, usually with Dengar. Omega Leader. QuickDraw. Can actually kill a ship before PS 11.

W10- rebels get a ship you literally can’t shoot if your PS isn’t high enough (but everyone’s already is so no biggy). Higher PS Poe here too. Kylo Crew starts punishing PS enough to matter. This is where defenders show up. They have no viable high PS option as they are still one of the only ships that had thier best pilot ability given to the mid range pilots. They make a big splash but ultimately can’t compete and like triple jumps, lose to High PS.

W11- PS 11 NYM bombs most things out of existence. Fairship rebels is so game breaking it’s hard to even justify talking about. Already nerfed out of use: thank goodness. PS11 alpha strikes are happening.

So no. The PS war is still at 9. You may have snuck in a little more oxygen when you realized you still had room in your lungs but, PS wins still. Kylo silencer will escalate it again. The best option in Empire is still Highest PS or don’t bother. Rebels still have Miranda but actually have to start thinking again. Scum have a lot of reworking to do because they were allowed to play a different game than the other factions for so long.

21 hours ago, Thormind said:

IMO the Silencer wont be as meta defining as the Scurrg and Gunship are now. Its good but IMO its certainly not better than an ewing. At least when comparing Kylo and Corran...

Pardon?

ALL the Silencers are better than E-Wings other than Corran.

As for Corran vs Kylo, I think Kylo is going to be the better ship. In a 1-1 vacuum, Corran probably win because he is more expensive. In general gameplay at the moment, I think Kylo takes it. Corran lacks the maneuverability to compete in a high PS/alpha strike meta.

I doubt Corran would even win in a 1v1. Kylo should be able to get solid shots in pretty consistently, and he only needs to proq ISYTDS twice to win.

20 hours ago, The Penguin UK said:

As for Corran vs Kylo, I think Kylo is going to be the better ship. In a 1-1 vacuum, Corran probably win because he is more expensive. In general gameplay at the moment, I think Kylo takes it. Corran lacks the maneuverability to compete in a high PS/alpha strike meta.

Humm, lets look at top 10 and see:

Vs Ghost+wookie: Corran

Vs triple Scurrg: Corran

Vs Palp SFs: It depends who as VI but assuming it's you, Kylo

Vs triple gunship: Corran

Vs Nimble Dash: Kylo

Vs 4x Gunship: I really dont know

Vs OP cubed: Corran

Nymranda: If VI kylo, otherwise Corran

4 straight: If VI Kylo, otherwise Corran

Mirandash: Corran

1 on 1 Kylo vs Corran: Kylo

IMO Kylo is better only when hes higher ps than the opponent and Corran is not. 1 major problem with both of them is you want VI but you need PTL.

In term of defense they are both at 3 agi. Kylo has thrusters but Corran has an evade action. Corran has an amazing regen on top of that. Kylo has ISYTDS but on a high PS it's not that great of an ability. The crew version is 10x better. Here Corran is the winner.

In term of offense it's not even close. The ability to attack twice in a round has been proved time after time to be one of the most valuable in the game...

What Kylo has for himself is better maneuverability. And i would say thats only when taking PTL instead of VI. Most build in the current meta are either low/med PS or really high PS. Without VI both pilots are between the meds and the highs...

And then there is the cost of the ship and the available partners...

I really hope im wrong but i dont think Kylo is better than average. I also think that Blackout might actually end up being the better of the 2 pilots.

I think this is why:

50 minutes ago, wurms said:

I think this is why:

That's so pretty.

19 minutes ago, Biophysical said:

That's so pretty.

Vader taught Kylo everything he knows...