All hail the Empire and all its meta glory (at least until the points rebalance)

By JJH_BATMAN, in X-Wing Squad Lists

This list is basically all the best Empire stuff right now all heaped into one list. 5 points are left to hopefully let it last after the points rebalance which probably increase the cost of some of this stuff. For now, take the bid or add proton bombs on Redline or the bomber, or upgrade to a better pilot for some of the ships? Suggestions welcome (and wanted) as always!

Sigma Squadron Ace — TIE/ph Phantom 46
Juke 4
Ship Total: 50
Half Points: 25 Threshold: 3
Sigma Squadron Ace — TIE/ph Phantom 46
Juke 4
Ship Total: 50
Half Points: 25 Threshold: 3
“Redline” — TIE/ca Punisher 44
Advanced Sensors 8
Proton Torpedoes 9
Ship Total: 61

Half Points: 31 Threshold: 5

Scimitar Squadron Pilot — TIE/sa Bomber 28
Barrage Rockets 6
Ship Total: 34

Half Points: 17 Threshold: 3

List Total: 195

Here's the thing about Barrage Bombers. They're great in Jonus groups. Alone, they're simply okay. And Sigmas are still low I. Don't get me wrong, these are solid builds. But its not a list that'll win for you. It will take some major skill

You only need 1pt to make that Bomber APT Rhymer, who is a genuine monster. Can't see anywhere you get that point from, unless you swap Redline for Deathrain. But then you're leaving the point of the list behind you a little.

Although all at I4 gives me warm, fuzzy feels.

I don't see 5pt being anywhere close to saving the list from balancing though. I think you probably need at least 20. Practically all of it could go up.

Edited by Cuz05

This list should do fine, you have 10 final salvo dice. The list is fine as it is. Redline and bomber can slow roll 1 forward phantoms can decloak move stay in corner or whatever till it's good time to strike.