Trying to use an Upsilon list as a Kylo carrier similar to my 1st edition list that used a Decimator. Any tips for optimization, please?

First Order Sampler Platter

(63) Major Stridan [Upsilon-class command shuttle]
(4) Heavy Laser Cannon
(5) Captain Phasma
(11) Kylo Ren
(5) Pattern Analyzer
Points: 88

(64) "Blackout" [TIE/vn Silencer]
(2) Trick Shot
(5) Pattern Analyzer
Points: 71

(36) Omega Squadron Expert [TIE/sf Fighter]
(5) Homing Missiles
Points: 41

Total points: 200

Maybe it's my play-style, but I'd change a lot on this list.

Tavson with Biohexacrypt Codes basically does the same thing as Stridan as far as coordinating out to Range 3 at the same cost (62+1), but you get unlimited range and Tavson's ability as well.

You don't need HLC, the Ups has a 4 red die attack already; defenders now get their bonus green die at Range 3, and when you happen to land a bullseye shot, you're losing any Crits because you have to turn them into hits, per HLC.

Kylo crew never appealed to me-- sorry--I'd rather have Perceptive Copilot.

Blackout is a trap if you're chasing the obstructed shots. If it happens, it's dang sweet, but don't go chasing those shots. Lock Blackout with Tavson early so you can coordinate a free focus, evade, lock, boost, etc. out past Range 3 when he needs it.

Your SF is a good little ship, but I feel it's too Lock dependent. With SF Gunner you can get the extra red die out the front if your turret is pointed that way, so I place a greater value on it over the two "guaranteed" hits from Homing Missiles.

Lieutenant Tavson (62)
Biohexacrypt Codes (1)
Pattern Analyzer (5)
Captain Phasma (5)
Perceptive Copilot (8)

“Blackout” (64)
Debris Gambit (3)
Advanced Optics (4)

Omega Squadron Expert (36)
Special Forces Gunner (10)
Fire-Control System (2)
Total: 200

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Kylo is the one thing that works for FO, i like Hate/optics for constant 3hits. But people fly him naked with succes.

To get power out of an upsilon (considering your 5dice HLC thats hard to line up) Perco/Optics is a great combo, wich also opens up for hexacode shenanigans if you play Tavson.

After that it depends what features you want. With Kylo+Perco/optics Tavsson there are 50pts to be spent.

Backdraft, Hate and Phasma 49pts ends up in a fairly similar list, but with more pewpew.

Oldpara mentions Blackout+TS+Pattern Analyzer and gasclouds in another post. So you can k-turn over gasclouds and still get actions. Never tried it my self, but might be an option if i want to have more points for the 3d ship.

PerCo/Ops/Bio Tavson and Hate Kylo leaves room for Midnight, perhaps with Fanatical?