4x4 Imperials

By So Crates, in X-Wing Squad Lists

I’ve played this list a few times, and it’s done quite well. 4x4 because it can get four four dice attacks ?

“Redline” (44)
Advanced Sensors (8)
Proton Torpedoes (9)

“Deathrain” (42)
Trajectory Simulator (3)
Proton Torpedoes (9)
Seismic Charges (3)

Captain Jonus (36)
Trick Shot (1)
Barrage Rockets (6)

Gamma Squadron Ace (30)
Trick Shot (1)
Barrage Rockets (6)

Total: 198

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Pondering switching down to two punishers / three bombers? Other thought?

This what I’m thinking of

Scimitar Squadron Pilot (28)
Barrage Rockets (6)

Scimitar Squadron Pilot (28)
Barrage Rockets (6)

Scimitar Squadron Pilot (28)
Barrage Rockets (6)

Cutlass Squadron Pilot (36)
Trajectory Simulator (3)
Barrage Rockets (6)
Seismic Charges (3)

Cutlass Squadron Pilot (36)
Trajectory Simulator (3)
Barrage Rockets (6)
Proton Bombs (5)

Total: 200

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I have played against the 2nd list, and Advanced Sensor Guri was able to practically solo the entire list. Now, I'm not saying that means the list is bad because either version can be ludicrous strong (and you won't make any friends bringing either version out to 'casual night'). But I'm just pointing out that very positional aces can easily run circles around it, so its a good idea to have a solid plan for how to deal with that particular 'achilles heel'.

Also, don't be surprised if in the 'not-too-distant future' either barrage rockets and/or TIE Bomber (possibly just Jonus) and/or TIE punisher (possibly just Redline) sees a nerf of some sort (likely points increases).

Edited by blade_mercurial

Oh I’m expected and hoping for the nerfing! But that diesnt mean I can’t fly it in the meantime. And yes neither list is casual friendly.

Really I’m thinking about PAX. Good point about super aces. I will ponder this

Yeah, that looks like a fun list as long as you spread your arcs to insure Aces cannot fly undetured.

I do see FFG nerfing Redline, though it was fun while it lasted; Punishers actually punishing; guess they’ll be put back in their foam tombs.

Will redline be nerfed?? Or will proton torpedoes, proton bombs, seismic charges and tragedy simulator go up in points????

Proton torpedoes are under costed I also believe seismic charges are too. Launch is better but many can just drop seismic between 2 obstacles that covers alot of real estate.

I almost forgot advanced sensors is to good it should be 10-12pts at least.