Bombers. Let's do this!

By Sonikgav, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Crimson Squadron Pilot - Cluster Mines, Ordnance Silos, Minefield Mapper, Pattern Analyser

3 of these = 3 Preset Cluster Mines and then 36 HP with 9 more 'move first' Cluster Bombs that can also sit still and drop them too.

I don't think it will be super competitive but I think I want to try it :D

I think after the new FAQ, where Extra munitions doesn't work with minefield mapper because of ordnance tokens and stuff, Minefield mapper wouldn't work with ordnance silos, but thats my read on it

1 minute ago, CMDR Ytterium said:

I think after the new FAQ, where Extra munitions doesn't work with minefield mapper because of ordnance tokens and stuff, Minefield mapper wouldn't work with ordnance silos, but thats my read on it

I thought it was that Minefield Mapper lets you drop 1 of your bombs, but you still get to keep the other ones. It isn't as good as can be, but not useless either.

Just now, heychadwick said:

I thought it was that Minefield Mapper lets you drop 1 of your bombs, but you still get to keep the other ones. It isn't as good as can be, but not useless either.

yeah but I think this list is based off of trying to drop them all. You are right, and I worded it poorly, sorry :D

No, I'm aware I only get to drop 1 per ship. I thought I implied that in the description.

It's still 3 being dropped ahead and 9 more to use.

Edited by Sonikgav

I hope you have enough cluster mine tokens, lol. This is going to clog up the battlefield. I would love to see deflective plating to try to keep you from being damaged by your own bombs, but I'm guessing you don't have the points. I think my biggest concern is whether these ships can fly well enough to avoid their own bombs. It looks fun thou.

sorry didn't read closely, it could be fun, similar to the cluster mine punishers, but more mines, I agree with the above in that you'll need a ton of tokens, and according to tourney guidelines they need to be made by FFG, unless you are flying at a casual play

I...uh...love this. I also came up with an almost identical list, just using Collision Detector instead of the mapper.

I think 3 bombers could honestly dominate if people give it a chance. That is a LOT of HP, a LOT of Bombs, and frankly, those 2 dice will probably plunk away at least a little damage. Its a massive, rude, and fun squad to fly and fly against.