Look, I get it a 3 ISD list is not going to be viable, at least most likely, in a competitive setting. But you can't tell me with the new expansion that you are not gonna run a 3 ISD list and try to make it work in a casual game at least.
So here's the point. How would you build this list? I'm working on my own and will share it when I finish thinking about it.
[ EMPIRE FLEET (400 points)
1 • Imperial Star Destroyer Kuat Refit - Admiral Motti - Strategic Adviser - Boarding Troopers - Assault Proton Torpedoes - Leading Shots (152)
2 • Imperial Star Destroyer Kuat Refit - Boarding Troopers - Assault Proton Torpedoes - Leading Shots (124)
3 • Imperial Star Destroyer Kuat Refit - Boarding Troopers - Assault Proton Torpedoes - Leading Shots (124)
I hope it makes for better 2 star destroyer lists.
3 Star Destroyers seem to get a little crowded.
Those ISDs look longer and slimmer than our models
5 minutes ago, Blail Blerg said:Those ISDs look longer and slimmer than our models
Its because the FFG model is off-scale.
I've been trying these two triple ISD lists. Moff JerJerrod could be substituted (or Motti with little tweaking) but I like the speed control that Konstantine provides. Bomber lists that squadron command a lot will just have to accept that I can dictate their speed by the second or third turn.
398/400. Blockade Run, Contested Outpost, Navigational Hazards.
ISD-Cymoon, Konstantine, Gunnery Team. 142
ISD-1, Avenger, Leading Shots, Boarding Troopers, Q7 Tractor. 128
ISD-Cymoon, Gunnery Team, Intensify Firepower, Veteran Captain. 128
400/400, Blockade Run, Contested Outpost, Solar Corona
ISD Cymoon, Konstantine, Gunnery Team, Strategic Adviser, Intensify Firepower. 152
ISD Cymoon, Gunnery Team, QBTs. 124
ISD Cymoon, Gunnery Team, QBTs. 124
3 cymoons, vader, gun teams, then whatever you want in the remaining.
47 minutes ago, Marinealver said:I hope it makes for better 2 star destroyer lists.
3 Star Destroyers seem to get a little crowded.
Haha
8 minutes ago, DrakonLord said:3 cymoons, vader, gun teams, then whatever you want in the remaining.
the 3 cymoon is my approach also. Still looking at upgrades.
10 minutes ago, Rune Taq said:the 3 cymoon is my approach also. Still looking at upgrades.
Vader, 3 Cymoons with GTs, strategic adviser, Kallus
Edited by Mad Cat3 Cymoon Tarkin - 399 / 400
Cymoon, Tarkin, Sovereign, Intensify Firepower!, Strategic Advisor
Cymoon, Entrapment Formation!
Cymoon, Shields to Maximum!
Name: Lots of Kuats
Faction: Imperial
Commander: Admiral Screed
Assault: Blockade Run
Defense: Contested Outpost
Navigation: Dangerous Territory
ISD Kuat Refit (112)
• Admiral Screed (26)
• Electronic Countermeasures (7)
• External Racks (3)
= 148 Points
ISD Kuat Refit (112)
• Strategic Adviser (4)
• Electronic Countermeasures (7)
• External Racks (3)
= 128 Points
ISD Kuat Refit (112)
• Electronic Countermeasures (7)
• External Racks (3)
= 124 Points
Squadrons:
= 0 Points
Total Points: 396
3 ISD lists are great when you up the points to 600. I've run 2 such games and they took about the same amount of time as a standard game. If I can remember what I built (it was ad hoc) I will post it.
I did find that I liked Tarkin a lot more at the 600 level.
2 hours ago, Mad Cat said:Vader, 3 Cymoons with GTs, strategic adviser, Kallus
I’ve tried it with SAd and SFO on the other ones. Kallus is kinda meh in this- you are pretty much all in on killing ships as you have nothing to pin squads in your black flak range
7 hours ago, MandalorianMoose said:I’ve tried it with SAd and SFO on the other ones. Kallus is kinda meh in this- you are pretty much all in on killing ships as you have nothing to pin squads in your black flak range
If I buy Kallus for Vader's ship and the enemy bombers stay away from it then I think it is 3 points well spent.
2 SFOs sounds good though. I've been surprised at how many times a 1-2 point bid gets you the initiative choice.
I mean, this is the standard imperial fleet in almost every story. Thankfully, it is possible to put 3 ISD IIs plus 5 TiE squadrons in 400 pts. Regretfully, that will end just like in the movies.
D*mn you, FFG, foiled again!
Edited by DampfGecko17 hours ago, BiggsIRL said:3 Cymoon Tarkin - 399 / 400
Cymoon, Tarkin, Sovereign, Intensify Firepower!, Strategic Advisor
Cymoon, Entrapment Formation!
Cymoon, Shields to Maximum!
This. It's entertaining to run. Especially when you get to activate all three commands on turn 1, just because you can.
13 hours ago, Valca said:This. It's entertaining to run. Especially when you get to activate all three commands on turn 1, just because you can.
You mean, Tarkin gives every ISD a "Concentrate Fire" token. At the start of ship phase you then discard one of that tokens, the "Entrapment Formation!" card, and the "Shields To Maximum!" card for no effect just because you can?
This will be most entertaining for your opponent to watch!
9 minutes ago, Triangular said:You mean, Tarkin gives every ISD a "Concentrate Fire" token. At the start of ship phase you then discard one of that tokens, the "Entrapment Formation!" card, and the "Shields To Maximum!" card for no effect just because you can?
This will be most entertaining for your opponent to watch!
No. Tarkin gives every ISD a CF token, Sovereign changes that token to a Nav for one ISD and an Eng for the other. All three Fleet Commands work 
All the timings are 'At the start of the ship phase' so you get to choose the resolution order. Tarkin - then Sovereign - then Fleet Commands.
9 minutes ago, Kendraam said:No. Tarkin gives every ISD a CF token, Sovereign changes that token to a Nav for one ISD and an Eng for the other. All three Fleet Commands work
All the timings are 'At the start of the ship phase' so you get to choose the resolution order. Tarkin - then Sovereign - then Fleet Commands.
Okay. So it's pointless but not self-crippling.
But, thank you! Now I underständ, the fun in it is, you can do it every round without thinking. So it's a really nice trick.
Oh man oh man it's a good time to be getting back into armada, these lists are ridiculously fun looking
On 20/2/2018 at 2:13 AM, Mad Cat said:399/400. Blockade Run, Contested Outpost, Navigational Hazards.
ISD-Cymoon, Konstantine, Gunnery Team. 142
ISD-1, Avenger, Leading Shots, Boarding Troopers, Q7 Tractor, SFO. 129
ISD-Cymoon, Gunnery Team, Intensify Firepower, Veteran Captain. 128
FTFY
Edited by ovinomanc3r