Krassis + HLC+RS. I was thinking that this would be a pretty lethal combo. With Krassis mini TL on secondary weapons and a focus to burn on every attack it could deal some heavy damage and and give it some staying power with the extra focus. Is the Rec Spec overkill though? I'm thinking it might be wasting too many points. Anybody tried this combo?

iv tried that loadout on a plain Bounty Hunter and its good. To get the reroll with Kath Krassis u pay another 3pts for the privilege. thats too many points for a forward shooting weapon imo, even tho its devastating, if ships are behind u - u cant uses it even on a straight BH its a bit iffy.

I have not used it more than once in a game and I am a pretty new player, but the biggest issue I see with it is that you will eventually be forced use the rear arc with Krassis and then you gain no benefit from either his special ability or the HLC as he isn't terribly mobile in that loadout.

That said, someone with more experience may have advice on how to better fly it to maximize the HLC use.

It's definitely potent.
Krassis + HLC + Focus is a very deadly combo.
In that way, giving him a Recon Specialist is a purely defensive upgrade, and well worth the points, I'd say.

Yep, it is definitely a good combo. I have a report using that load out in a two firespray build: http://community.fantasyflightgames.com/index.php?/topic/94212-local-tournament-report-with-double-firesprays/

He was pretty much the first target in each game. As such the recon specialist game in real handy (used both focus multiple turns). I think the heavy laser was also pretty nice for the alpha strike, I could only fire it like 2 or 3 times a game. So, you'll have to ask if 7 points is worth in your build. I also really liked having seismic charge on him, since almost everyone will be flying at his ship, so you have some good drop opportunities after the first/second engagement. Note that makes him VERY pricy (48points), but its ok in a two firespray build.

Yep, it is definitely a good combo. I have a report using that load out in a two firespray build: http://community.fantasyflightgames.com/index.php?/topic/94212-local-tournament-report-with-double-firesprays/

He was pretty much the first target in each game. As such the recon specialist game in real handy (used both focus multiple turns). I think the heavy laser was also pretty nice for the alpha strike, I could only fire it like 2 or 3 times a game. So, you'll have to ask if 7 points is worth in your build. I also really liked having seismic charge on him, since almost everyone will be flying at his ship, so you have some good drop opportunities after the first/second engagement. Note that makes him VERY pricy (48points), but its ok in a two firespray build.

I guess that is the best way to think of the HLC, if you get it off twice, its roughly the same as 2 protons/conc so its paid for itself. I usually get to use it 3-4 times a match so for me it is worth the cost. Nice report too.