Norra Gone Wild XXX

By Tbetts94, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Cavern Angels Zealot (22)
Snap Shot (2)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

Cavern Angels Zealot (22)
Snap Shot (2)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

Cavern Angels Zealot (22)
Snap Shot (2)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

Norra Wexley (29)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Operations Specialist (3)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Alliance Overhaul (0)

Total: 100

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Snap Shot X-Wings are interesting. Immediately, the first comparison is to an A-Wing, which Juke/Snap/Autothrusters is the same cost. However, CAZ are PS 1, which really helps them move first, and have 3 red dice, so probably do more damage overall. Likewise, OpSpec/Snap Shot is wicked cool. Maybe some of those X-Wings are even able to TL, for 4-dice Focus/TL shots. I think that's probably overall better than A-Wings.

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There was another Norra + 3X list a sparring partner of mine was trying to work out. It involved using Tarn Misan with M9-G8. Giving Norra a reroll is really strong, since she often won't be rerolling with her TL. Meanwhile, this makes Tarn a somewhat threatening support ship, and perhaps more tempting to attack, and activating his ability. Here's how I'd go with it. Crack Shot Zealots seem nice, and FAA gives Norra some more speed. On the other hand, Regen is Regen.

  • Norra (VI, Rey, title, R2-D2) [36]
  • Tarn (M9-G8, RR, IA, SSF) [24]
  • Rookie Pilot (FAA, RR, IA, SSF) [20]
  • Rookie Pilot (FAA, RR, IA, SSF) [20]

or

  • Norra (VI, Rey, title, FAA) [33]
  • Tarn (M9-G8, RR, IA, SSF) [24]
  • CAZ (Crack Shot, FAA, RR, IA, SSF) [21]
  • CAZ (Crack Shot, FAA, RR, IA, SSF) [21]

*edit* Per @wurms it'd also be pretty sweet to run Draw Their Fire and Selflessness on the Cavern Angel Zealots.

Edited by theBitterFig

I kinda dig this direction. What about "good luck killing any of them"?

Cavern Angels Zealot (22)
Draw Their Fire (1)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

Cavern Angels Zealot (22)
Draw Their Fire (1)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

Cavern Angels Zealot (22)
Selflessness (1)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

Norra Wexley (29)
Predator (3)
Saw Gerrera (1)
R2-D2 (4)
Alliance Overhaul (0)

Total: 100

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On 6/24/2018 at 2:40 AM, Tbetts94 said:

Cavern Angels Zealot (22)
Snap Shot (2)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

Norra Wexley (29)
Veteran Instincts (1)
Operations Specialist (3)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Alliance Overhaul (0)

Total: 100

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On 6/24/2018 at 9:56 AM, theBitterFig said:

Snap Shot X-Wings are interesting... Likewise, OpSpec/Snap Shot is wicked cool...

I was looking at Snap Shot Zealots and trying to see if Saw in the U-Wing could be fun and this inspired me. You can actually run a very thematic Saw List that may be half way good...

Saw Gerrera (26)
Squad Leader (2)
Renegade Refit (-2, -1)
Operations Specialist (3)
Magva Yarro (2)
Pivot Wing (0)
Countermeasures (3)
Tactical Jammer (1) (optional, had a point and don't really need a bid)

Cavern Angels Zealot (22) X3
Snap Shot (2)
Renegade Refit (-2)
Flight-Assist Astromech (1)
Integrated Astromech (0)
Servomotor S-Foils (0)

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If snap shots hit, great, if not, free focus tokens for combat phase. Once the Zealot take some damage, they can close the foils and burn out of the fight. When they turn and come back, they can get Saw's rerolls. I went with Squad leader on Saw to help get a Zealot barrel roll in at PS 6 to help out the blocking/Snap Shot. Plus between Saw's own ability, Magva and Op Spec, Saw should be pretty well action independent.

Edited by pickirk01

I'm just really loving the ideas in this thread.

I think the initial list is brilliant. Snap Shot can't backfire, because it either provides free mods or deals more damage.

I could see Saw (hehehe) replacing Norra for thematic wonder, but I admit, I think Norra is a better choice.