Aethersprite + Torrent Friends?

By Schanez, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Hey there, been having some success with a Tie/ln swarm and was thinking of developing into the Republic area with a purchase of two Guardians sets. But first as always I am tinkering with the app to see what's what and how much I can fit. Here is my most recent idea.

( 43) Luminara Unduli [Delta-7 Aethersprite]

(3) R3 Astromech
(5) Sense
(2) Synchronized Console
Points: 53

(39) Barriss Offee [Delta-7 Aethersprite]
(3) R3 Astromech
(2) Synchronized Console
Points: 44

(25) Gold Squadron Trooper [V-19 Torrent Starfighter]
(6) Concussion Missiles
(2) Synchronized Console
Points: 33

(25) Gold Squadron Trooper [V-19 Torrent Starfighter]
(6) Concussion Missiles
(2) Synchronized Console
Points: 33

(25) Gold Squadron Trooper [V-19 Torrent Starfighter]
(6) Concussion Missiles
(2) Synchronized Console
Points: 33

Total points: 196

So yay or nay?

Now, I do not myself fly Torrents, but I'm gonna share what I have heard echoed around these forums constantly - naked Golds are strong filler, but don't use upgrades or better pilots.

As for the Jedi - I don't like the Mirialans, myself. And Jedi definitely need one of the configs. If I had 2 guardians sets to make a list, I would do this:

4 x GST

Plo with CLT

Obi with CLT

Plo and Obi are very viable aces with CLT, and the 4 torrents make excellent cannon fodder/blockers/danger swarm if ignored

How about:

  1. Obi-Wan Kenobi (Aethersprite): Battle Meditation, R4-P17, Afterburners
  2. Gold Squadron Trooper (Torrent): Concussion Missiles, Synchronized Console
  3. Gold Squadron Trooper (Torrent): Concussion Missiles, Synchronized Console
  4. Gold Squadron Trooper (Torrent): Concussion Missiles, Synchronized Console
  5. Gold Squadron Trooper (Torrent): Concussion Missiles, Synchronized Console

Two torrents can take a Focus, two can Lock onto some targets. Obi-Wan moves and gives the locking ones Focuses. Now you have Focus on each Torrent as well as the ability to transfer or burn two Locks on two targets. I am just not certain about the Afterburners on Obi-Wan, as they seem somewhat redundant. The only real moment they shine, is when you pop a 4 or 5 U-Turn into Afterburners and Battle Meditation with R4-P17. It is a no bid though... Could use Luminara for some survivability for Torrents and a bit of a bid. Or Mace Windu? Luminara with this set up is 6 point Bid, Windu is a 4 point and Obi-Wan is a 0 point bid. I am leaning towards the Mirialan.

Lose AB for SynCon on Obi and all the golds can focus, taking the lock from Obi afterwards

7 minutes ago, Greebwahn said:

Lose AB for SynCon on Obi and all the golds can focus, taking the lock from Obi afterwards

Battle Meditation gives you two Actions for the price of one with this set up. And you cannot burn the Lock if you want to pass it over. I figured two Locks will be more reliable in terms of damage, if one needs to be burned for dice rerolls. It does put the list with Obi on a 4 point bid, so that's something.