Jonus works on both attacks

One more for consideration.

One more for consideration.

24 points

Scimitar Squadron Pilot #1

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines

24 points

Scimitar Squadron Pilot #2

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines

26 points

Tempest Squadron Pilot #1

Homing Missiles

26 points

Tempest Squadron Pilot #2

Homing Missiles

Cool squad! But isnt this the same like .... ?

Like you already wrote: Don't put bombs on a low PS pilot.

Mines would work on them, though. But : if you cancel Jonus, i wouldn't recomment Assault Missiles.

Lets see:

Tempest Squadron Pilot + Homing Missiles

Tempest Squadron Pilot + Homing Missiles

Scimitar Squadron Pilot + Homing Missiles + Mines

Scimitar Squadron Pilot + Homing Missiles + Mines

= 100 points

Must be a good squad then :-)

;-)

There is not much room for variants ... the Advanced are expensive.

How about trading the mines for stealth? We lose a bit firepower but we gain 2 hard to kill Advances

... a pity there are no missiles for 3 points ...

After looking at all of this, I'm pretty stoked about the Jonus list. I think if I ran with the second one, I'd use the mines just for fun and to see how strategic I could be. But the Jonus list looks solid with the assault and the PTL.

I think I favor the blocking and kill potential of the mines. They can be laid early in the game and remain there until detonated. You could really build position around them, funneling opponents into areas they may not want to go.

Now I am getting off the wall a bit, but I kinda like this build

Now I am getting off the wall a bit, but I kinda like this build

46 points

Bounty Hunter

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines, Gunner

26 points

Gamma Squadron Pilot #1

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines

26 points

Gamma Squadron Pilot #2

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines

When using Proximity Mines, I'd prefer Scimitars. Use Gammas for Seismic Charges.

Now I am getting off the wall a bit, but I kinda like this build

46 points

Bounty Hunter

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines, Gunner

26 points

Gamma Squadron Pilot #1

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines

26 points

Gamma Squadron Pilot #2

Homing Missiles, Proximity Mines

When using Proximity Mines, I'd prefer Scimitars. Use Gammas for Seismic Charges.

^Truth.

To expand on this, Proxies on a low pilot skill(Scimitars) will enable you to drop the proxie mines before the enemy has a chance to move, thus allowing you to make maneuvers that will let you drop your proxie mine in their template path.

Sceismics on higher pilot skill(Gammas) so you can view the battle field after some models have moved and make a decision if it's a good time to drop the bombs without wasting their effect.

I would drop to Scimitars and give the BH an engine upgrade.

I would drop to Scimitars and give the BH an engine upgrade.

I would drop to Scimitars and take Krassis Trelix with a HLC

Loving this thread too much ro let it die

So just posting to resurect it like the emperor

Well, I'm going to try running 2 bombers with something this weekend based on this thread. It'll either be 2 adv or 3 ties, or maybe 2 int. Lots of options.

Well, I'm going to try running 2 bombers with something this weekend based on this thread. It'll either be 2 adv or 3 ties, or maybe 2 int. Lots of options.

Maybe you want to surprise them with Tie Advanced?

Tell us how it went

I only own 1 adv so I'll run this

Jonus PTL assault

Scimitar. Cluster

Tempest cluster

Academy tie

Obsidian tie.

You could also try this:

100 points

OK! How about some news in this topic.

FLUFF LISTS!

Major Rhymer's callsign actually was Scimitar1 and Captain Jonus Scimitar2, which make Jonus the wingman. And the Scimitar Bombers are actually some kind of elite ... which makes me wonder why the Gammas have the higher PS value...

Just like the Sabers were PS3 and the Avenger T/I's were PS4 + elite upgrade ...

So Scimitars should have PS4 + elite slot as well ... seems like somebody at FFG ****** this up ...

But nevertheless ... how about some playable fluff lists with Rhymer, Jonus and the Scimitars?

Would maybe also be interesting in a 2 vs 2 game, where one player commands the Scimitar Squadron, while the other player is fielding the Obsidian Squadron as the Bombers escord.

So any ideas for fluffy lists?

Lets start right away ^^ So I would say, fluffee it would be to have 2 wings, the squadron leader and his wingman and an additional wing. The ordnance depents on the mission, so if the mission is to intercept large ships, I would go for proton torpedoes. As support role in space superiority missions, missiles would be a good choice. And proton bombs for ... well ... to bomb asteroids

In this special case the Scimitar Squadron (wich actually was part of Vaders' Death Squadron) was send out to support in the pursuit for the falcon in the asteroid field. The bombers were equipped with proton bombs to bomb the larger asteroids. It is unknown to me whether Vaders' forces knew about the giant space slugs or this was just a desperate try to drive the Falcon out of its hideout.

Nevertheless, it was Rhymer, Jonus and the Scimitars you saw in Episode V, so:

Of course it makes no sense to use Rhymer and Jonus w/o secundary weaponry. But this could be an interesting scenario as well. Imagine Scimitar Squadron met the Falcon (with max upgrades) while flying from the slug.

It is really a pity that the bombs are not treaded like torpedoes in Attack Wing: drop the bomb and turn the bomb upgrade card face-down. Use an action to 'load the next bomb' into the dropper: turn card faceup again.

Just posted a battle report title "tie advanced + tie bombers"

Hopefully worth a quick scan

This squad I call: ALL OR NOTHING

While the swarm attacks from the front, Rhymer acts like Vader would and outflanks the enemy.

I don't know if this would work out, but at least Rhymer could use boost and barrel to stay out of enemy arcs somewhat ^^

Ok, there is a lot of discussion about the TIE Advanced. The Adv is overpriced, thats a fact.

But after all it might might have a role as missile ship, teamed up with Jonus.

So, I have done 2 lists and I want you to choose one:

Squadron #1

Squadron #2

If I have to I pick squad B.

To be honest I could tweek them I would try A tweeked to

Jonus + PTL + assault

Tempest + cluster

Tempest + cluster

Scimitar + concusion

To return the favour.

Tonight i intend to test one or two of these, prob only get two games in so which one.

Jonus + VI + proton bomb

x3 Scimitar + cluster + proton torp/concusion

Jonus

X3 Scimitar + cluster + proton torp/concusion + seismic

Jonus

X3 gamma + cluster + proton torp/concussion

Jonus + proximity

x 3 Scimitar + cluster + proton bomb

Thoughts

Jonus

X3 gamma + cluster + proton torp/concussion

I'd try this list.