150 point, and need a theme to build a list on ... GO!

By Nikolishin, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I'm going to a casual tournament where the requirements are 150 points and a theme for a list.

But I'm totally clueless about a list: Lists with a rebel theme would be easy ... but I prefer to play Empire / Imperial lists.

The list do not have to be top tier/top meta, but a fun list (still with some firepower) would be nice.

Help me, Obi Wan ...

REVENGE OF THE SITH

  • Darth Vader (41): Predator, Engine Upgrade, Harpoon, Title, Adv Targetting Comp
  • Inquisitor (35): PTL, Harpoon, Autothrusters, Title
  • Kylo Ren - Silencer (42): PTL, Sensor Cluster, Collision Detector, Title
  • Captain Yorr (32): Emperor Palpatine, Collision Detector

How casual? And how many/which ships do you own?

Are there any restrictions? I'm going to attend a 150pt event where each main faction has been split into 3, so you coulod have eg Vader & Palp but not Hux & Kylo. Or vice versa.

I was tempted to fly triple decimators, since it'd be the only way that would ever happen, but plumped for a swarm instead. (5 Kihraxzs plus 4 Z95s.)

The Last Jedi

Kylo Ren (TIE Silencer) (35) w/ Push the Limit (3), Fire-Control System (2), Advanced Optics (2), Autothrusters (2), First Order Vanguard (2)

"Quickdraw" (29) w/ Expertise (4), Fire-Control System (2), Pattern Analyzer (2), Lightweight Frame (2), Special Ops Training (0)

"Backdraft" (27) w/ Veteran Instincts (1), Fire-Control System (2), Advanced Optics (2), Lightweight Frame (2), Special Ops Training (0)

"Zeta Leader" (20) w/ Predator (3), Comm Relay (3), Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1)

Total: 146

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Return of the Jedi

Omicron Group Pilot (21) w/ Reinforced Deflectors (3), Emperor Palpatine (8)

Soontir Fel (27) w/ Push the Limit (3), Autothrusters (2), Stealth Device (3), Royal Guard TIE (0)

Darth Vader (29) w/ Veteran Instincts (1), Advanced Targeting Computer (1), Engine Upgrade (4), TIE/x1 (0)

Rexler Brath (37) w/ Expertise (4), Ion Cannon (3), Twin Ion Engine Mk. II (1), TIE/D (0)

Total: 147

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12 hours ago, Gilarius said:

How casual? And how many/which ships do you own?

Are there any restrictions? I'm going to attend a 150pt event where each main faction has been split into 3, so you coulod have eg Vader & Palp but not Hux & Kylo. Or vice versa.

I was tempted to fly triple decimators, since it'd be the only way that would ever happen, but plumped for a swarm instead. (5 Kihraxzs plus 4 Z95s.)

Very casual; no restrictions, other than the 150 points.

I know it's not a Imperial list, as I wished for, but I considered this Scum list (still working on it) on the theme "Wanted Dead or Alive" - inspired by Bon Jovi and Young Guns;)

Boba Fett (Scum) (39)
Adaptability (0)
4-LOM (1)
Contraband Cybernetics (1)
Engine Upgrade (4)

Dengar (33)
Expertise (4)
K4 Security Droid (3)
Punishing One (12)
Bossk (35)
Veteran Instincts (1)
"Mangler" Cannon (4)
Homing Missiles (5)
K4 Security Droid (3)
Zuckuss (1)
Scavenger Crane (2)
Guidance Chips (0)
Total: 148

If wurms' suggestions don't appeal, there is the classic Black Squadron line up from the first Death Star attack: Vader plus as many of the named Tie Fighters as you can fit in.

But best to take what you think you'll enjoy. If that's 3 fat bounty hunters, go for it!

Probably the strongest possible list is triple IG88s, but that also needs a lot of practice to fly well. And might be a bit too competitive for a casual event.