Build two competitive squads, one rebel and one imperial
rebels
* must include at least one A-Wing who IS NOT a name pilot
imperials
* must include at least one Tie-Advanced that IS NOT Darth Vader
Good luck.
for rebels, that is very simple. In any normal 4 ship build, simply substitute a 21 point Rookie Xwing (or something similar) for a 22 points Green Awing + PTL
for imperials, i'm already thinking of a 4 ship Jonus squad where i replaced one (or more) TIE bombers with TIEadv to help with the dogfighting, So something like:
Jonus + squad leader
scimitar + 2 missiles/torps
scimitar + 2 missiles / torps
Tempest + missile
scimitar + 2 missiles is roughly the cost of tempest + 1 missile, so you can substitute the ships as well without too much problems.
My main squad prior to purchasing Falcon was:
Dutch (R5-K6, Ion) 30p.
Garven (R2 Astro) 26p.
Rookie 21p.
Prototype (Homing M.) 22p.
Getting Imperials is a bit trickier
I think one day I'll try:
Jonus (Proton B., Squad Leader) 29
Tempest Sq. (Assault M.) 26
Scimitar Sq. (Proton T, Cluster M.) 24
Scimitar Sq. (Cluster M.) 20
Edit: Haha, I didn't read
Duraham's
answer before posting mine, guess we think alike
I've actually been thinking along these lines for a while now. I wish that the Imperials had a small ship with a co-pilot like the HWK-290, 'cause then I'd've used Maarek Steele, but I'm happy with what I've got
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Rebels
Green Squadron Pilot
+ Squad Leader
[21]
Blue Squadron Pilot
+ Advanced Sensors
+ Engine Upgrades
[29]
Blue Squadron Pilot
+ Advanced Sensors
+ Engine Upgrades
[29]
Rookie Pilot
[21]
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I recently started a thread based on this idea. The Hypermobile B-Wings with one getting an extra action from a Squad Leader is slightly insane, as you can essentially be wherever you want to be on the board. Nothing quite like the maneuverability you get from boosting and barrel rolling in the same turn, particularly when you can do either before your move. Additionally, with everyone else shooting for 3 dice at R2, the wimpy damage of the A-Wing is mitigated by the free focuses and/or target locks that he passes out to the heavier hitters.
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Imperials
Tempest Squadron Pilot
+ Concussion Missiles
[25]
Tempest Squadron Pilot
+ Concussion Missiles
[25]
Tempest Squadron Pilot
+ Concussion Missiles
[25]
Tempest Squadron Pilot
+ Concussion Missiles
[25]
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Eeyup. 4x Tempest Squadron Pilots. The Tie Advanced is simply the most survivable small ship in the game. Giving it an Alpha Strike will mitigate its damage problems, and become one heck of a harassment fleet afterwards.
100 points
This one is great if you use the a wing to flank your opponent. If you maneuver carefully, you can draw off a few ships that try to destroy the awing quickly, while the rest of your squad does some damage. If the other player doesn't go for your a wing, use it to flank and harass your opponent.
Prototype pilot
Gold squadron pilot
Blue squadron pilot
Rookie pilot
Rookie pilot
Tempest squadron pilot with assault missiles
Black squadron pilot with squad leader
3 academy pilots
Alpha squadron pilot with stealth device
Easy!
Ran this at Gen Con and did well (it still baffles me that people hate A-Wings):
Wedge, Stealth Device, Expert Handling, R2.
Green Squadron, PtL, Concussion Missile
Green Squadron, PtL
Prototype
Imperial
Jonas, Homing Missile, PtL
Scimitar Squadron, Proton Torp
Tempest Squadron, Cluster Missile
Tempest Squadron, Cluster Missile
Tempest Squadrons screen the bombers. Initial volley is brutal - have wiped out a B-Wing, an X-Wing, and damaged a second B-Wing in the first volley.
Both in theme. Both have the named pilot of choice and 2 lesser pilots of the same "bad" ship. Each also plays the least played option of the 4th ship. Both are actually interesting squads and probably fun to fly against each other.
Rebel:
Tycho + ptl + concussion = 33
Green + PTL + concussion = 26
Prototype + cluster = 21
Rebel Op + blaster = 20
Imperial:
Vader + squad leader + concussion = 35
Tempest + concussion x2 = 50
Winged Gundark = 15
Cool challenge - I like it!
REBEL SQUAD
I am generally not a Rebel player, so this is just a stab at something I'd be interested in playing:
(99 PTS)
IMPERIAL SQUAD
(99 PTS)
some cool ideas posted so far. thanks!
always interesting to see what other ppl would play with certain squad limitations.
Rebel wise, I'd go with the one that I've been playing. So far undefeated:
Biggs + R2D2 + Shield upgrade
Roark Garnet + Saboteur + Blaster Turret
Prototype + Concussion Missiles
Prototype + Concussion Missiles
100pts
Alternatively, swap out the saboteur and upgrade the missiles to homing or assault missiles.
I don't have an imperial suggestion yet.