So, I am stuck between lists for regionals. I am equally versed in all three lists (although I have many more games played with the rebel list), so let’s leave the “play the list you are best with,” out of this thread. The lists are as follows:

1.

Regionals (99)

•Kylo Ren (44) - TIE Silencer
Veteran Instincts (1), Fire Control System (2), Advanced Optics (2), •First Order Vanguard (2), Autothrusters (2)

Rho Squadron Veteran (28) - Alpha-class Star Wing
Crack Shot (1), Harpoon Missiles (4), OS-1 Arsenal Loadout (2), Long-Range Scanners (0)

Rho Squadron Veteran (27) - Alpha-class Star Wing
Crack Shot (1), XG-1 Assault Configuration (1), "Mangler" Cannon (4)

2.

Regionals (99)

Rho Squadron Veteran (30) - Alpha-class Star Wing
Crack Shot (1), XG-1 Assault Configuration (1), Long-Range Scanners (0), Heavy Laser Cannon (7)

Rho Squadron Veteran (29) - Alpha-class Star Wing
Crack Shot (1), XG-1 Assault Configuration (1), "Mangler" Cannon (4), Linked Battery (2)

•"Quickdraw" (40) - TIE/SF Fighter
Veteran Instincts (1), Fire Control System (2), Harpoon Missiles (4), Advanced Optics (2), Special Ops Training (0), Lightweight Frame (2)

3.

Regionals (100)

•Poe Dameron (43) - T-70 X-Wing
Veteran Instincts (1), •R2-D2 (4), Advanced Optics (2), •Black One (1), Autothrusters (2)

•Dash Rendar (57) - YT-2400
Predator (3), Heavy Laser Cannon (7), Rey (2), •Outrider (5), Smuggling Compartment (0), Burnout SLAM (1), Countermeasures (3)

Which list? And if you would be so kind, why? All feedback is welcome.

Thanks all!

Can't comment about the rebel list since I don't really play them, but between your imperial lists, number 2 looks a lot stronger than number 1. The starwings need as much action support as possible and your OS-1 looks like it would struggle to do more than a few attacks against any kind of medium-high mobility ship. The shots it does take would mostly be 4 dice unmodded, which is significantly worse than 3 dice with anything, even soft mods. Kylo and your XG rho should do well enough, although you could probably consider cutting Kylo's title if it meant anything useful to a rho.

In your second list, your mangler rho is more likely to get more consistent hits than your HLC rho and I'd recommend swapping that layout unless you can fit in a linked battery with the HLC. LRS could also fit on the mangler rho just as well. It's not a main source of mods and focus will statistically net you better results; but it is nice to have that extra oh **** button. QD (probably more personal preference than anything) I'd trade out optics for sensor cluster. Banking the focus is nice and allows for more sloops or barrel rolls, but more likely than not you're still going to be taking shots on her. Sensor cluster is just a bit stronger on making the most out of her shields/pilot ability and with lower PS wingmen, you'll want to maximize her effect on the battle.

In both lists, your ace is definitely the main target. Against most lists, just hang them back as much as you can for initial range 3 shots and use your rho's to break up formations or block chaser moves on your ace and you should do well.

Is that hotr Poe? If so, I can comment fully on rebels. Your build is solid. I do prefer BB-8 and primed thrusters over r2. It is less predictable and can get you out of blocking situations. Black one is amazing.

Actually, pit the rebels against your imps in some matches against yourself. You should get a feel for what you like better since all your aces are ps warring.

I say rebels. Both of those ships are reliable. While having only 2 in this meta can be challenging, they are so potent, together or in tandem, that they are a challenging matchup. I also don't think that your Alphas have enough punch to them.