Exploration into Republic

By Tbetts94, in X-Wing Squad Lists

Since before 2.0 my main tournament list and even casual lists revolves around the Falcon and an X-Wing, whether Rebels or Resistance. My lack of playing time has made it harder and harder to play without mistakes. Which in typical 2 ships lists means one mistake and game is over. I’ve found that I either dominate my opponent because I’m focused or I make that mistake and it’s over. Because of this and while also needing a break from the archetype, I’m going to spend more time into Republic both casually and competitively.

First lists up to the plate are two proven lists I want to try. One goes for the extra body and the other goes for C1-10P. Both have their upsides. C1-10P can help versus lists with large bids and i6’s whereas the extra body can help versus swarms.

Stay On The Leader‘s List

(47) Obi-Wan Kenobi [Delta-7 Aethersprite]
(7) C1-10P
(19) Delta-7B
Points: 73

(36) "Broadside" [BTL-B Y-wing]
(2) R4 Astromech
(5) Ion Cannon Turret
Points: 43

(42) 104th Battalion Pilot [ARC-170 Starfighter]
Points: 42

(42) 104th Battalion Pilot [ARC-170 Starfighter]
Points: 42

Total points: 200

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A World’s & Grand’s List

(47) Obi-Wan Kenobi [Delta-7 Aethersprite]
(19) Delta-7B
Points: 66

(36) "Broadside" [BTL-B Y-wing]
(5) Ion Cannon Turret
Points: 41

(42) 104th Battalion Pilot [ARC-170 Starfighter]
Points: 42

(25) Gold Squadron Trooper [V-19 Torrent Starfighter]
Points: 25

(25) Gold Squadron Trooper [V-19 Torrent Starfighter]
Points: 25

Total points: 199

I think generally the con against the second list is the Torrents want to get in and block but that doesn't make room for Obi to be acey or the ARC to push damage through. Though without Chop like in the first list being more on the edges might be better. The Y-wings are much better with R4. Split the difference and move the ARC to Sinker?

ARC-170 Starfighter - •“Sinker” - 54
•“Sinker” - Wolfpack Veteran (54)

V-19 Torrent Starfighter - Gold Squadron Trooper - 25
Gold Squadron Trooper - (25)

BTL-B Y-wing - •“Broadside” - 43
•“Broadside” - Shadow Three (36)
Ion Cannon Turret (5)
R4 Astromech (2)

Delta-7 Aethersprite - •Obi-Wan Kenobi - 73
•Obi-Wan Kenobi - Guardian of the Republic (47)
•C1-10P (7)
Delta-7B (19)

Total: 195/200