Red Squadron

By Cgriffith, in X-Wing Squad Lists

This is looks good again, in any variation or composition. Biggs and Luke are the wingmates, and let Wedge flank and do Wedge things. I am also considering and Ion Torpedo ~ Wedge, Luke ~ Proton Torpedo combo. Red 2, Red 3 and Red 5.

T-65 X-wing - •Biggs Darklighter - 54
•Biggs Darklighter - Red Three (48)
•R5-D8 (6)
Servomotor S-foils (Open) (0)

T-65 X-wing - •Luke Skywalker - 76
•Luke Skywalker - Red Five (62)
Proton Torpedoes (12)
Instinctive Aim (2)
Servomotor S-foils (Open) (0)

T-65 X-wing - •Wedge Antilles - 70
•Wedge Antilles - Red Two (52)
Outmaneuver (6)
Proton Torpedoes (12)
Servomotor S-foils (Open) (0)

Total: 200/200

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Edited by Cgriffith

I don't like Instinctive Aim.

If you use it, you don't have the Force point for re-rolls.

If you TLed instead, you have the TL and the Force Point.

59 minutes ago, XPav said:

I don't like Instinctive Aim.

If you use it, you don't have the Force point for re-rolls.

If you TLed instead, you have the TL and the Force Point.

Luke Skywalker has 2 Force charges, and recovers one every time he becomes a defender. If he were to use Instinctive Aim, he then still has one charge left (for said defensive or offensive mods) Then he still has the charge plus on defense if he’s targeted he gains one every time he’s the declared defender up to his limit of 2.

On Luke Skywalker is very useful.

Edited by Cgriffith
Clarification

I did not connect the dots with his defense ability, making it pretty free to use a force freely for offense.

But he doesn't get a TL with IA, he just doesn't need one, so you only get the Force (and possibly Focus, depending on your action) re-rolls.

Hrm need to do math now or find someone else whos done the math.

25 minutes ago, XPav said:

I did not     connect th  e dots with his  defense ability, making i  t pretty free to use a  force freely for offense.

That’s why Instinctive Aim is so good. While you’re right about the TL. He still most likely has a focus and a minimum of 1 Force charge to use if needed as a defensive or offensive mod depending if you us the focus on defense or offense.

26 minutes ago, XPav said:

But    he doesn't get a TL with IA, he just doesn't need one, so you only get the Force (and possibly Focus, depending  on your action   ) re   -   r  ol  ls   .     

Correct. Plus in a list with Wedge if there primary target is the same then the defender really has survival choices to make especially if they both have Proton Torpedoes.

I've flown Luke (no IA) + Wedge + Dutch Protorp lists, and yeah, the "WHO DO I SHOOT????" is a real advantage.

I end up with Wedge with TL + Focus, Luke with TL + Force, and Dutch bringing up the rear with just a TL, if I focus on a target, it seems to work pretty well, and can just still squeak it in.

Edited by XPav