Scum idea

By ForrestGrump, in X-Wing Squad Lists

New Squadron

(50) Talonbane Cobra [Kihraxz Fighter]
(6) Shield Upgrade
(2) Predator
Points: 58

(38) Cartel Marauder [Kihraxz Fighter]
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
(2) Deadman's Switch
Points: 43

(38) Cartel Marauder [Kihraxz Fighter]
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
(2) Deadman's Switch
Points: 43

(40) Serissu [M3-A Interceptor]
(13) Proton Torpedoes
(1) Crack Shot
Points: 54

Total points: 198

Suggestions? Critiques?

not bad,

Kihraxz are not easy to fly with their interesting dial. always feels like they need afterburners to me.

I wonder if subbing in Old Teroch for Talonbane would be better here. load out of the genetic Kihraxz's looks ok. pretty expendable. deadman's might just help keep it on the table if u can keep them in close when they r close to exploding.

Edited by Da_Brown_Bomber

Slight tweak

And yes I use old teroch in my current list ...he may swing back in. But for now

New Squadron

(50) Talonbane Cobra [Kihraxz Fighter]
(6) Shield Upgrade
(6) Outmaneuver
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
Points: 65

(38) Cartel Marauder [Kihraxz Fighter]
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
(2) Deadman's Switch
Points: 43

(38) Cartel Marauder [Kihraxz Fighter]
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
(2) Deadman's Switch
Points: 43

(40) Serissu [M3-A Interceptor]
(1) Crack Shot
(6) Concussion Missiles
Points: 47

Total points: 198

Well dang

I had an entire post disappear as I posted it

My current list is teroch, seevor, and 3 khirahz. No real upgrades

Teroch certainly has a better pilot ability, and dial. But fangs are so ...swingy. no shields and only 4 hull make them particularly susceptible to a bad evade roll.

So while teroch has a better pilot ability, talonbane has more options and I would say better upgrade options

And with serissu in there to make everything just that little bit tougher and less susceptible to bad dice luck the khirahz are free to be shoved down the enemies throat to do as much damage as possible before dying and (hopefully) doing even more on their way out

I ran with one or two Kihraxz fighters mixed with several different squads, and I find them to be good solid generalists. The only real drawback is trying to spell or pronounce the name.

Talonbane did well for me. I haven't ever used shield or hull upgrades. I'd rather spend my points on offense, but, that's a personal thing.

@ForrestGrump , I'd pick Stealth Dev. on Cobra any day over shield. I feel like it forces awkward range control for the other guy in a lot of engagements.

@Da_Brown_Bomber , Afterburners is really limited on the Ks with their 5 dial options speed 3-5 to proc, but Cobra recall likes it to control that initial flank or 4k+react bank in to land those crucial arcs. Also recommend on him for those turns you really need the dohble-repo and need your action for Broll.

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Scum

(50) Talonbane Cobra [Kihraxz Fighter]
(6) Afterburners
(6) Stealth Device
(2) Predator
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
Points: 67

(40) Serissu [M3-A Interceptor]
(1) Crack Shot
(6) Ion Torpedoes
Points: 47

(38) Cartel Marauder [Kihraxz Fighter]
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
Points: 41

(38) Cartel Marauder [Kihraxz Fighter]
(3) Contraband Cybernetics
Points: 41

Total points: 196

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Personally like the 4pt bid and SMS off the Ma raiders for this particular mid range list. Ion on M3 makes him trick target while your Marauders keep blasting. Careful with cobra and burn those charges if you have to stay alive.

Alright

I'll give that a shot

Thanks

I like Graz with Outmaneuver, Afterburners and Inertial Dampeners; helps him position nicely for some pretty nasty shots.

Well I tried this out tonight

Played vs kylo, scorch and 2 tie-sfs

Was a good showing I think, the opponent conceded. The khirahz did everything I asked for

But serissu was mostly a bust. It was really nice having the rerolls, and they gave me a ton

But they didn't really help. My green dice hate me.

The torpedoes were a waste, never even got an opportunity to get a target lock with her.

Not sure it's worth the 6 points. Tempted to swap them out for a tractor cannon perhaps

For the points a starviper seems a better point. But I did enjoy the two ps 5 pilots

I am sure I am gonna need a few more games

2 hours ago, ForrestGrump said:

Well I tried this out tonight

Played vs kylo, scorch and 2 tie-sfs

Was a good showing I think, the opponent conceded. The khirahz did everything I asked for

But serissu was mostly a bust. It was really nice having the rerolls, and they gave me a ton

But they didn't really help. My green dice hate me.

The torpedoes were a waste, never even got an opportunity to get a target lock with her.

Not sure it's worth the 6 points. Tempted to swap them out for a tractor cannon perhaps

For the points a starviper seems a better point. But I did enjoy the two ps 5 pilots

I am sure I am gonna need a few more games

If you have access to the upgrades maybe:

Serissu (40)
Marksmanship (1)
Autoblasters (2)
Total: 43

And then put Deadman Switch on both of the Marauders?

Lol I lack the autoblasters card 😕

6 hours ago, Hiemfire said:

And then put Deadman Switch on both of the Marauders?

Upon reflection
I am not so sure this is wise

generally I wanna (or seem to want to) fly them together. In formation to support each other and gang up on an enemy ship
thus the deadman switches would be as detrimental to me as my opponent. And odds are they have more shields than I do (grumble grumble)

that seems a better choice for a lone wolf type ship, that's off by itself

im sure all of ya'll have more experience than I do, so correct me if I am wrong

Captain Seevor
Cartel Marauder
Cartel Marauder
Cartel Marauder
Torkil Mux + Moldy Crow

this squad archetype did very well in Germany recently :)

German National Championships. 144 players.

https://listfortress.com/tournaments/1006

Edited by Da_Brown_Bomber
19 minutes ago, Da_Brown_Bomber said:

Captain Seevor
Cartel Marauder
Cartel Marauder
Cartel Marauder
Torkil Mux + Moldy Crow

this squad archetype did very well in Germany recently :)

German National Championships. 144 players.

https://listfortress.com/tournaments/1006

Also made cut at GenCon