My homebase game store is hosting one of two RPQs in the great state of Colorado next January. Now, our league contains 20+ players, and currently, we look to have roughly that number of folks signed up for the RPQ. Skill-wise, I am a mid-tier player in our league, usually ending each season in the top 15, but sometimes top 10. So, I do not play this game hyper-competitively, and am generally not interested in keeping up with the meta arms race (i.e. Tauntauns, triple Sniper, etc.).

I'm debating between two lists for this tournament, though, and one is definitely stronger/more competitive (I think). This season I've been playing my new shiny Republic forces, but previously, I played Rebels. So, my choice is either to play what is available for the Republic, standard Obi-wan & Rex with max corps troopers, or play a Rebel list with more variability and activations.

Republic (793 / 8 Activations)

• Obi-Wan Kenobi (175 + 24 = 199)
  • Force Reflexes (10), Saber Throw (5), Strict Orders (5), Tenacity (4)
• Clone Captain Rex (90 + 12 = 102)
  • Aggressive Tactics (10), Recon Intel (2)
• Phase I Clone Troopers (52 + 30 = 82)
  • DC-15 Phase I Trooper (30)
• Phase I Clone Troopers (52 + 30 = 82)
  • DC-15 Phase I Trooper (30)
• Phase I Clone Troopers (52 + 30 = 82)
  • DC-15 Phase I Trooper (30)
• Phase I Clone Troopers (52 + 30 = 82)
  • DC-15 Phase I Trooper (30)
• Phase I Clone Troopers (52 + 30 = 82)
  • DC-15 Phase I Trooper (30)
• Phase I Clone Troopers (52 + 30 = 82)
  • DC-15 Phase I Trooper (30)

Commands:

• Call Me Captain (1)
• Hello There! (1)
• Take That, Clankers! (2)
• Knowledge and Defense (2)
• General Kenobi (3)
• Were Not Programmed (3)
• Standing Orders (4)

Deployments: The Long March, Major Offensive, Battle Lines, Advanced Positions
Objectives: Sabotage the Moisture Vaporators, Intercept the Transmissions, Breakthrough, Key Positions
Conditions: Rapid Reinforcements, Clear Conditions, Minefield, Limited Visibility

(Caveat: NO I do not own Tauntauns, nor do I own a 3rd Commando squad.)

Rebel Alliance (796 / 11 Activations)

• Luke Skywalker (160 + 20 = 180)
  • Force Push (10), Force Reflexes (10)
• Leia Organa (90 + 10 = 100)
  • Improvised Orders (10)
• Rebel Troopers (40 + 8 = 48)
  • R5 Astromech Droid (8)
• Rebel Troopers (40 + 8 = 48)
  • R5 Astromech Droid (8)
• Rebel Troopers (40 + 0 = 40)
• Rebel Troopers (40 + 0 = 40)
• Rebel Commandos (Strike Team) (20 + 30 = 50)
  • DH-447 Sniper (28), Recon Intel (2)
• Rebel Commandos (Strike Team) (20 + 30 = 50)
  • DH-447 Sniper (28), Recon Intel (2)
• AT-RT (55 + 25 = 80)
  • Linked Targeting Array (5), AT-RT Rotary Blaster (20)
• AT-RT (55 + 25 = 80)
  • Linked Targeting Array (5), AT-RT Rotary Blaster (20)
• AT-RT (55 + 25 = 80)
  • Linked Targeting Array (5), AT-RT Rotary Blaster (20)

Commands:

• Coordinated Bombardment (1)
• Son of Skywalker (1)
• No Time for Sorrows (2)
• Turning the Tide (2)
• Return of the Jedi (3)
• Somebody Has to Save Our Skins (3)
• Standing Orders (4)

Deployments: The Long March, Battle Lines, Major Offensive, Advanced Positions
Objectives: Key Positions, Breakthrough, Sabotage the Moisture Vaporators, Intercept the Transmissions
Conditions: Minefield, Rapid Reinforcements, Limited Visibility, Clear Conditions

I think these lists are good. Im not sold on 3 targeting arrays for the ATRTs maybe 1-2. It just that you will only be issuing orders to 3 of the ATRTs once assuming you won't need to issue orders to Luke or Leia that round. I'd be worried that your rebs will be focused and your RTs will be ignored, limiting your ability to take objectives.

Im not sure when the new scenario cards drop, but you will definitely want them in your clone army. The hostage scenario is incredibly strong with Rex in a clone army. I think the bid you have is important for the clones, more so than any other faction. They are very scenario dependent, but also very strong in the scenarios that are good for them.