4 hours ago, Cuz05 said:I see what you're saying there and that reinforce>fire tractor is starting to really appeal to me on him. (Partly because I'm tempted to try 2 Alpha's in Vader's spot).
Quoted because it's strongly reminded of the common sense reaction to my love of sticking Outmanouvre on an I4 Fang. Simply, I've found the 'damned if you do, damned if you don't' approach to these things can often be a surprisingly effective conundrum to present
That’s a compelling idea on the Fang. I may have to try that!
I think there are a few directions to go with Rampage, but one of the things I’ve found most compelling about him is that he not only fits just fine alongside 2-3 other unique ships like Vader, Fel, Brath, or even big guys like Chiraneau, but I REALLY enjoy the idea of him at the front of a swarm. Like, give him the Maneuver-Assist, a Tractor Beam, and Intimidation, then flank him with 4-6 cheap thugs. Nobody will want to bump him, because Intimidate and Strain will set them up for a beating. Nobody will want to let him get in for a range 1 shot, because Strain will set them up for his Tractor Beam, which will set them up for a beating. Talk about damned if you do, damned if you don’t....
Now, in that kind of scenario, I have considered both Configs. And I really do think there’s some merit in the idea of using the Aimbot just because it gives you the Rotate->Calculate with no Stress, which could be useful if you misjudge your closing maneuver, and your target jumps over you. But I think I prefer the Maneuver-assist, for putting him exactly where I want him to begin with.
Either way, it looks to me like Rampage + Tractor Beam + Intimidation might just be the Empire’s ultimate setup man. He may not even really need a Configuration!