1 hour ago, TheRealStarkiller said:

It does also not say to spend another charge to perform the Bonus attack

"Attack (Lock): Spend 1 charge . After this attack, you may perform this attack as a bonus attack against a different target at range 0-1 of the defender, ignoring the lock requirement."

The card simply says you may perform this attack as a bonus attack. Meaning you may perform this attack again, whereby you start the card text again; and spend 1 charge.

Oh right, we also have Jonus for cluster missile fun

Not super enthused by the prospect of it on low I pilots, though

But perhaps Jonus barrage "swarm" will out perform even Howlrunner

Seriously, five bombers with fully modified 3 dice attacks with an incredibly improved dial...

edit: put it up on another thread, but already made a list

El Capitan CaJonus (Elusive, Barrage) = 45

Sat Salvo, Barrage Gamma Ace = 42

Sat Salvo, Barrage Gamma Ace = 42

Barrage Rocket Scimitar = 34

Barrage Rocket Scimitar = 34 

and yeah, that's a list with 3 points to spare

I hope so, I like the idea of alternative weapons working and a platform dedicated to said weapons keep the game diverse as you not only just look at ships but what upgrade configuration not just what is the optimal build. Then again when torps/missiles did became meta defining remember all the problems that caused. However I contribute that to only one typs of secondary weapon and not to secondary weapons in general.

5 hours ago, BVRCH said:

"Attack (Lock): Spend 1 charge . After this attack, you may perform this attack as a bonus attack against a different target at range 0-1 of the defender, ignoring the lock requirement."

The card simply says you may perform this attack as a bonus attack. Meaning you may perform this attack again, whereby you start the card text again; and spend 1 charge.

You guys all want this card to be crap, right?

Spending die charge is not Part of the attack itself you perform again. All other Cards with charges clearly state when to spend a Change

3 minutes ago, TheRealStarkiller said:

You guys all want this card to be crap, right?

Spending die charge is not Part of the attack itself you perform again. All other Cards with charges clearly state when to spend a Change

SO DOES THIS. Obvious enough for you this time?

4 hours ago, ficklegreendice said:

El Capitan CaJonus (Elusive, Barrage) = 45

Sat Salvo, Barrage Gamma Ace = 42

Sat Salvo, Barrage Gamma Ace = 42

Barrage Rocket Scimitar = 34

Barrage Rocket Scimitar = 34 

and yeah, that's a list with 3 points to spare

Bombers are looking pretty great, and Jonus + Barrage + Saturation is an amazing combo. Jonus won’t last, of course, but I’ve been thinking about how to protect him a bit more.

Elusive helps, and of course we could throw points at the problem (shield upgrade, Fifth Brother), but the idea I’m liking is to stick Deathrain right in front of him with Tactical Scrambler. Swap out the Scimitars (2x Barrage) and get Barrage plus launched bombs plus a bodyguard. Leaves some more points to play with, too.

Still, there something about a swarm of five bombers...

5 hours ago, BVRCH said:

SO DOES THIS. Obvious enough for you this time?

Not so rude! He has a point. We'll see after official clarification.

Edit:double?

6 hours ago, BVRCH said:

SO DOES THIS. Obvious enough for you this time?

Must be fun at parties.

You guys are terrible. This was discussed months ago here.

Card image is here:

Note that for the bonus attack, you ignore the target lock requirement. You do NOT ignore the "spend 1 (shazaam)" requirement.

Core rules state that each ship may perform no more than one bonus attack per round, which prevents chaining.

Bringing the thread back on track...

I tried 6 Proton Bombers last night. Holy crap, that gets scary for the enemy in a joust. There was a turn that I dropped 5 Proton Bombs and all of them hit at least one target.

I don't think this'll ever be a list to compete with once people bring mixed squadrons, but Proton Bombs are pretty solid. I might run some Scimitars with Homing and Protons with Jendon for maximum giggles.

6 hours ago, kerbarian said:

Bombers are looking pretty great, and Jonus + Barrage + Saturation is an amazing combo. Jonus won’t last, of course, but I’ve been thinking about how to protect him a bit more.

Elusive helps, and of course we could throw points at the problem (shield upgrade, Fifth Brother), but the idea I’m liking is to stick Deathrain right in front of him with Tactical Scrambler. Swap out the Scimitars (2x Barrage) and get Barrage plus launched bombs plus a bodyguard. Leaves some more points to play with, too.

Still, there something about a swarm of five bombers...

Try Seven Bombers . I actually think a bomber swarm, even naked has some merit. Probably not as good as a Tie Swarm, but it could be a decent squad. Bomber are so **** cheap now. A 1.0 Scimitar with a Proton Torp and EM is 22 points (way out shadowed by the Gunboat). The equivalent 2.0 Bomber with a Proton Torp (built in EM) is 37 points. That's 3.5 points cheaper. You don't get LRS or Chips, but you gain the red reload action. Barrel Roll to TL linked action and a better dial. Tie Bomber is coming back in a big way. I wouldn't be surprised if they get a point increase.

Heck, Maj. Rhymer with APTs and Cluster Missiles is cheaper than a 1.0 naked Rhymer.