I know that ProTorps are the hotness right now but I'm looking forward to the Republic ships coming out next year, specifically the V-19 Torrents, which have missile slots. With that in mind I've decided to focus on actually flying (instead of scummy tricks) and practicing on acquiring locks and using ordinance. With that in mind I have two versions of a "4K" list and I'm curious which looks more effective.

I went with 2x Kihraxz and 2x Kimogila for the missile slots and the base sizes. I also went with all I3 pilots so that I didn't have to worry too much about activation order. The first list is straight-forward fly->lock->shoot. The second has some Talents mixed in so the ordinance becomes less of a focus on the Kihraxzes.

List 1: Kimo's with R3 & Cluster missiles, Kihraxz with Concussion missiles

Cartel Executioner (44)
Cluster Missiles (5)
R3 Astromech (3)

Cartel Executioner (44)
Cluster Missiles (5)
R3 Astromech (3)

Black Sun Ace (42)
Concussion Missiles (6)

Black Sun Ace (42)
Concussion Missiles (6)

Total: 200

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List 2: Kihraxz swap Concussion for Homing Missiles and pick up Predator, Kimo's pick up Marksmanship

Cartel Executioner (44)
Marksmanship (1)
Cluster Missiles (5)
R3 Astromech (3)

Cartel Executioner (44)
Marksmanship (1)
Cluster Missiles (5)
R3 Astromech (3)

Black Sun Ace (42)
Predator (2)
Homing Missiles (3)

Black Sun Ace (42)
Predator (2)
Homing Missiles (3)

Total: 200

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I really like a Cartel Maurader with Cluster Missiles and Contraband Cybernetics for 50 points. I've run 4 of them, or mixed them in with various other ships. Hits hard, good dial. I guarantee you'll feel good surprising your opponent by popping Cybernetics, flipping behind them with a 2 Tallon and getting off a modded shot (or 2 with Cluster).

How do you know the v19 torrents will have a missile slot? I probably missed it in the preview?

18 minutes ago, JJH_BATMAN said:

How do you know the v19 torrents will have a missile slot? I probably missed it in the preview?

Call it extremely likely since they have missiles in the CW cartoon...

On 11/30/2018 at 6:34 PM, JJH_BATMAN said:

How do you know the v19 torrents will have a missile slot? I probably missed it in the preview?

The cluster and concussion missile upgrade cards in the preview spread

I went with the second list yesterday and went 1-2. Takeaways are I need practice and the more games I play the less I value upgrades. If i were to try another version of this 4K list I would drop the Cluster missiles for ProTorps on the Kimos and go with just Crack Shot on the Kihraxzes.

I used the primary guns way more than the ordinance in all 3 games.