yeah im kinda annoyed thats gone.

Defender is a prime candidate for just going "My cannon is a reroll now" - HLC is only taken imo because its 4 flippin points so if it lines up big damage if it doesnt welp not that big a deal. I'd gladly dump that for a reroll.

If they introduce the Elite it could be as simple as adding a Modification slot, maybe through a Configuration/Title. Elites are faster and have crazy cannons. I think the Defender's current 4 shields are enough - any more and the ship just gets stupid (it's already crazy). Afterburners would add the extra speed and HLC provides an extra red die - the Elite title or maybe a even a Sensor or Mod could permit a bullseye weapon to function in a full arc. Again, a lot of this is overkill though. This ship really is bonkers and eats up half a last as is. Honestly, it sounds like we're trying to build a better mousetrap out of the best mousetrap in the universe. LOL - fly this thing - it'll knock your socks off.

its bonkers in defense, not offense. Which is the reason for concern for it.

5 minutes ago, Vineheart01 said:

its bonkers in defense, not offense. Which is the reason for concern for it.

I found myself consistently rolling 4 dice vs reduced shields because of crazy maneuvers and Outmaneuver (aptly named!). I was nearly always at range 1. Reducing Luke to 1 die defense makes his ability far less powerful and normal X-wings almost easy kills.