Double T-70 list, am I crazy??

By Bigstevo, in X-Wing Squad Lists

So looking at hyperspace legal lists I have my triple fangs with fearless list but have a crazy idea for a double t70 list.

Was thinking,

(68) Poe Dameron

(9) Proton Torpedoes

(8) BB-8

(0) Integrated S-foils

(6) Shield Upgrade

(1) Heroic

(2) Black One

(5) Pattern Analyzer

Points 99

(55) Nien Numb

(9) Proton Torpedoes

(5) Pattern Analyzer

(1) Heroic

(6) Shield Upgrade

(0) Integrated S-foils

(5) BB Astromech

Points 81

Total points: 180

Will this just go down in a ball of flames? Is 20pt bid to much?

It feels incredibly fragile, certainly. Despite the shield upgrade, a T-70 isn't that tough.

That said....you've got a PS6 and PS5 pilot, both with torpedoes. You have at least a chance - I'm just not convinced it's a very big chance.

BB-series mechs are nice in theory but being nailed to a T-70's okay-ish blue dial means you're not going to be arc-dodging that well. BB-8's ability to boost obviously gives Poe an Edge here.

I'm less sure about Pattern Analyser on Poe. If he uses his ability, he's starting the turn stressed - that means he's going to want to avoid red moves and won't be able to use BB-8. He can't use his ability on a red move without double-stressing himself, either. Nien loves the pattern analyser, but I'd be tempted to go with primed thrusters instead for Poe.

Nien might do better with advanced torps, since he wants to get to range 1.

Yeah, I strongly believe that ditching some upgrades for a decent 3rd ship, like Talli, Lulo, or Bastian, would be WAY stronger

This list is dead meat. Two small ships just don't cut it.

1 hour ago, Stefan said:

Two   small ships just don't cut it.

Indeed... when building a T-70 Aces list, you should always heed this guide;

Then, shalt thou count to three. No more. No less. Three shalt be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out.”

;)

I'd gladly count to four, to be honest, but the points don't allow for it.

You need to fly perfect you can't screw up dont joust.

12 hours ago, Bigstevo said:

Will this just go down in a ball of flames? Is 20pt bid to much?

Yes

11 hours ago, Stefan said:

I'd gladly count to four, to be honest, but the points don't allow for it.

Not with aces, anyway. 4 generic T-70s still have the points for a variety of useful options (advanced optics, cannons, missiles, astromechs, talents)

Yeah, I'm not a player of generics. Not my style. Aces all the way.

48 minutes ago, Stefan said:

Yeah, I'm not a player of generics. Not my style. Aces all the way.

I think I will stick with the triple fangs striped down and proper glass hammer but gotta love and ace