1 hour ago, Blail Blerg said:

are they really ace-y, or more mid-range punchy? Like say 39 pt Backdraft naked, isn't really an ace, but a good piece of firepower.

LeHuese is currently operating as an ace in HS lists as I5 is good enough in that format and he's a very good ship. Backdraft is an OK pocket ace-type ship but ultimately the generic SFs are better than him for the cost, I think.

4 hours ago, Jike said:

LeHuese is currently operating as an ace in HS lists as I5 is good enough in that format and he's a very good ship. Backdraft is an OK pocket ace-type ship but ultimately the generic SFs are better than him for the cost, I think.

I found Backdraft a good fit into Kylo+Vonreg squads that want to substantially upgrade the aces or bid aggressively, because Backdraft can be threatening without needing SF Gunner or a missile. With only Optics and Fanatical he's a punchy 45 points.