RZ-2's got properly shafted in this update (heroic, optics and named pilots mostly going up a point) and RZ-1's are all down 1 or 2 points.... 😬

3 minutes ago, Elbastido said:

RZ-2's got properly shafted in this update (heroic, optics and named pilots mostly going up a point) and RZ-1's are all down 1 or 2 points.... 😬

And there was much rejoicing! From me at least.

The Imperial Raider is listed as an option to be added to your collection in the profile settings for the app.

That's an interesting one. All other options have had a 2e release or re-release.

I've seen several sites list the Raider in 2e packaging up for pre-order with a December 2020 release for a while now, but I assumed that was just placeholder.

Anyone else think these two references together strongly imply a Raider (and possibly a Reaper/Saw's Renegade repack) getting the 2e treatment next month?

Also, love the Rebel point adjustments. I feel like it's still not enough to make Kyle Katarn useful, but if there's even a hope of getting Rebel HWKs back in the game, I'm going to try it. I think Wedge, Kyle, Braylen and Arvel might be doable.

So... Looking at Hyperspace exclusively. Most factions have lost either named or generic pilots on their ships. The one unaffected by it seems to be the Rebelion.

Empire has no Aces at all. No Vader, Soontir, Duchess, Grand Inquisitor, Whisper. But "Howlrunner" swarm is back on the plate. Defenders are legal.

ETA-2 Yoda has two Force Power slots. Interesting. Patience + Battle Meditation? Torrents lost all generics. V-Wing has lost all named pilots. Same for ARC-170. Which makes "Warthog" only ever really usable with V-Wings, Aethersprite Jedi or ARCs.

Rebels have Luke a point cheaper. Some crew cards went out of Hyperspace, which saddens me. RIP Kannan Jarrus on Leia.

ETA-2 just got a lot more flavour with the Talent + Force Power combo. You can fly Predator Jedi now! Also "Odd Ball" with Elusive, R4-P44, "Besh" Config and Precision Ion Engines is just 43 points. "Klick" is 32 points for an amazing support ability.

Proton Torpedoes are now 12 points.

That's down 1 this update, right? That's not something that happened earlier and I just wasn't aware?

Not going to drastically change the game, but I like that. 13 points was too much. I think they could stand to go down another point personally, but with drops to Luke and Wedge (well, all T-65s, but these two specifically) I'm excited for T-65s.

TRACTOR BEAM IS NOW 4 POINTS I REPEAT TRACTOR BEAM IS NOW 4 POINTS!!

(I know that isn't a big deal, I just wanted to type something in all caps here)

Also, can @ Stay OT Leader do a full and comprehensive blog analysis in the next hour on all Rebel changes and how they will correlate to the meta so I know if I need to despair or rejoice

Lots of minor tweaks for rebels. Kyle + Crow went down 4 points.

Crackshot going up to 3 has immediately killed all hope I had of Rebel beef being good again.

New Scum points:

BTL-A4 Y-Wing
Drea Renthal: 46 (-3)

Fang Fighter
Joy Rekoff: 47 (-5)

Kihraxz
Cartel Marauder: 37 (-1)
Black Sun Ace: 38 (-2)
Captain Jostero: 41 (-1)
Viktor Hel: 43 (-1)
Graz: 45 (-1)
Talonbane Cobra: 48 (-2)

Lancer-class Pursuit Craft
Shadowport Hunter: 54 (-1)
Sabine Wren: 58 (-1)
Ketsu Onyo: 66 (-1)
Asajj Ventress: 68: (-1)

M-3A Interceptor
Serissu: 40 (-1)

Quadriject Transfer Spacetug
Constable Zuvio: 29 (-1)

Z-95 Headhunter
Kaa'to Leeachos: 25 (-2)
Bossk: 28 (-1)
N'dru Suhlak: 29 (-1)

Upgrades
Andrasta: 2 (-1)
Contraband Cybernetics: 3 (+1)
Latts Razzi: 5 (-2)
Lando Calrissian: 6 (-2)
Slave 1 (Scum): 6 (+1)
Virago: 7 (-1)
Bossk: 8 (-1)
Maul: 10 (-2)
Moldy Crow: 16 (-2)

New Upgrades
False Transponder Codes (Illict): 2
Zam Wessel (Crew): 4
Slave 1 (Seperatist): 3
Boba Fett (Gunner): 6
Hondo Ohnaka (Crew): 6
Jango Fett (Crew): 7

Slot Changes
All Fangs except Fenn Rau: +Modification Slot
Boba Fett: -Crew Slot, +Modification Slot

I think this was everything relevant for Scum that isn't generic upgrades. CC going up a point makes me sad, but the rest is nice.
(edit: missed Moldy Crow's drop from 18 to 16)

1 minute ago, Enigami said:

New Scum points:

BTL-A4 Y-Wing
Drea Renthal: 46 (-3)

Fang Fighter
Joy Rekoff: 47 (-5)

Kihraxz
Cartel Marauder: 37 (-1)
Black Sun Ace: 38 (-2)
Captain Jostero: 41 (-1)
Viktor Hel: 43 (-1)
Graz: 45 (-1)
Talonbane Cobra: 48 (-2)

Lancer-class Pursuit Craft
Shadowport Hunter: 54 (-1)
Sabine Wren: 58 (-1)
Ketsu Onyo: 66 (-1)
Asajj Ventress: 68: (-1)

M-3A Interceptor
Serissu: 40 (-1)

Quadriject Transfer Spacetug
Constable Zuvio: 29 (-1)

Z-95 Headhunter
Kaa'to Leeachos: 25 (-2)
Bossk: 28 (-1)
N'dru Suhlak: 29 (-1)

Upgrades
Andrasta: 2 (-1)
Contraband Cybernetics: 3 (+1)
Latts Razzi: 5 (-2)
Lando Calrissian: 6 (-2)
Slave 1 (Scum): 6 (+1)
Virago: 7 (-1)
Bossk: 8 (-1)
Maul: 10 (-2)

New Upgrades
False Transponder Codes (Illict): 2
Zam Wessel (Crew): 4
Slave 1 (Seperatist): 3
Boba Fett (Gunner): 6
Hondo Ohnaka (Crew): 6
Jango Fett (Crew): 7

Slot Changes
All Fangs except Fenn Rau: +Modification Slot
Boba Fett: -Crew Slot, +Modification Slot

I think this was everything relevant for Scum that isn't generic upgrades. CC going up a point makes me sad, but the rest is nice.

Fang Fighters have their 1 Hard Red now.

18 minutes ago, GuacCousteau said:

Proton Torpedoes are now 12 points.

That's down 1 this update, right? That's not something that happened earlier and I just wasn't aware?

Not going to drastically change the game, but I like that. 13 points was too much. I think they could stand to go down another point personally, but with drops to Luke and Wedge (well, all T-65s, but these two specifically) I'm excited for T-65s.

4 X-wings with Proton Torpedoes is a thing again although at I2 and not I3.

1 minute ago, Schanez said:

Fang Fighters have their 1 Hard Red now.

That's strange and I don't trust it yet, since a dial has *never* been changed like this before.

Maybe it has changed, but I'll need more than the app. I'll want some sort of blog post or errata in the rulebook.

Just now, theBitterFig said:

That's strange and I don't trust it yet, since a dial has *never* been changed like this before.

Maybe it has changed, but I'll need more than the app. I'll want some sort of blog post or errata in the rulebook.

Yup, it just came up in our local group. So I thought I will mention it here. Makes the whole update a bit less reliable too

4 minutes ago, Schanez said:

Fang Fighters have their 1 Hard Red now.

I think that's an error. There's a few errors like 3 Banks showing up as 3 Turns. The HWK has no 3 Banks, but has both a 3 Red Turn and a 3 White Turn.

ah nevermind

Resistance Upgrades

12 minutes ago, necklessone said:

Title
Moldy Crow	-2	16

I hadn't even seen that Crow had gone down too!

That's great news. Means Jan gets a little bit more useable too.

Very excited to see where I can fit a HWK in now.

3 minutes ago, Schanez said:

Fang Fighters have their 1 Hard Red now.

Wait, what?

That's got to be an error, right? You can't just change a ship's dial like that, surely.

4 minutes ago, Frimmel said:

4 X-wings with Proton Torpedoes is a thing again although at I2 and not I3.

Possible, but still not good. The 50 point ProTorp T-65 filler might have a place though....

They made the Target Lock on ETA purple.

But then they gave them Predator.

Republic Upgrade Costs. 7B is cheaper on everyone but Ani.

9 minutes ago, Enigami said:

New Scum points:

Kihraxz
Cartel Marauder: 37 (-1)
Black Sun Ace: 38 (-2)
Captain Jostero: 41 (-1)
Viktor Hel: 43 (-1)
Graz: 45 (-1)
Talonbane Cobra: 48 (-2)

CC going up a point makes me sad, but the rest is nice.

I am thinking these two things were linked. I am happy Kihraxz are getting some love. I adore that ship. 1 point drop more on all of them and they'll be perfect .

2 minutes ago, theBitterFig said:

They made the Target Lock on ETA purple.

But then they gave them Predator.

please use this juxtaposition for all similar analyses going forward

16 minutes ago, Porkchop Express said:

Crackshot going up to 3 has immediately killed all hope I had of Rebel beef being good again.

Eh, low floor spam generics are what ruins rebel beef (and large base ships) a hundred times more

10 minutes ago, theBitterFig said:

They made the Target Lock on ETA purple.

But then they gave them Predator.

With the LAAT in the game, does the republic as a faction ever target lock again?

1 hour ago, Elbastido said:

Thought Boba hadn't been hit too hard with the nerf bat, given that the only price increase was on Slave-1, by one point....... but then I realised he's lost his crew slot and gained a second mod slot. Bye bye Maul!

I don't like he can't gly with crew Jango either.