Here are 2 different versions of same list type I have been working on. Both experiencing good success.

Rho Boats

(36) Captain Jonus
(6) Barrage Rockets
Points 42

(37) Rho Squadron Pilot
(0) Os-1 Arsenal Loadout
(6) Barrage Rockets
(6) Saturation Salvo
(3) Advanced SLAM
Points 52

(37) Rho Squadron Pilot
(0) Os-1 Arsenal Loadout
(6) Barrage Rockets
(6) Saturation Salvo
(3) Advanced SLAM
Points 52

(37) Rho Squadron Pilot
(0) Os-1 Arsenal Loadout
(6) Barrage Rockets
(6) Saturation Salvo
(3) Advanced SLAM
Points 52

Total points: 198

and.....

Alpha Alpha

(35) Nu Squadron Pilot
(0) Os-1 Arsenal Loadout
(3) Advanced SLAM
(3) Fire-Control System
(9) Proton Torpedoes
Points 50

(35) Nu Squadron Pilot
(0) Os-1 Arsenal Loadout
(3) Advanced SLAM
(3) Fire-Control System
(9) Proton Torpedoes
Points 50

(35) Nu Squadron Pilot
(0) Os-1 Arsenal Loadout
(3) Advanced SLAM
(3) Fire-Control System
(9) Proton Torpedoes
Points 50

(46) Colonel Jendon
Points 46

Total points: 196

Both lists have super strong Alpha strikes although the 2nd list is a little more telegraphed but that is ok. Any thoughts on either list?

I like the second list more. More telegraphed, but more damage - and that's key to an alpha strike

in my experience, having run an identical Rho, is lose the barrage missiles. Trying to get a focus and a lock so you can fire while weapons disabled is tough. especially with just one action. (miss ptl so much)

I agree, I have been having the same issue. Been playing the Proton Torp list much more recently. Very explosive alpha and if the want to disrupt your alpha by turn long and running with their best ship I am ok with that also