It seems like Quickdraw is the odds-on favorite in any list with three Gunboats, but what are some other good options? Ryad? Vader? Captain Jonus? Is anything as good as QD?

I was thinking of trying out this list (100 pts):

(22) Nu + Harpoons, LRS

(22) Nu + Harpoons, LRS

(21) Nu + Plasma Torpedoes, GC

(35) Ryad + Tie/D, Tractor Beam

I created this mainly for convenience as I only own one set of Harpoons and LRS, but I'm wondering how it holds up. (Also taking suggestions on the best 3-pt. missile/torp option.)

Vader is as good, just in a different way. Especially with his crit triggers for Harpoons. A PTL/TIE X7 Ryad would also be strong, but less synergistic.

I'd be interested to hear if anyone has tried VI + chips + ATC + Cruise Missile Vader. I think that's probably the best version to use with triple LRS Harpoon Nus and sounds pretty decent. You're basically trading Quickdraw's ability for another missile and slightly better defense. Another option would be Adaptability + EU or Harpoons.

Lone Wolf Ryad might be a good option for 3 LRS Harpoon Nus as well.

One of our locals uses Inquisitor with 3xNu ... it's a very different proposition to the normal QD builds, and interesting to play with/against.

I'm thinking the new TIE Striker might be a good fit. We can't see how much the generics cost yet, but you could have:

Major Vermeil (26) + Death Troopers (2) + Lightweight Frame (2) + 4 points for EPT/bid