Hi, I'm relatively new to x-wing and I have a few squadron ideas I'd like to hear opinions on:

Rebel

Y-Wing (Gold) - Ion Cannon Turrent, R2

Y-Wing (Grey) - Ion Cannon Turrent, R2

B-Wing (Blue) - Advanced Sensors

B-Wing (Blue) - Advanced Sensors

Imperial

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Boosted Engines

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Boosted Engines

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Boosted Engines

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Boosted Engines

So, both lists are designed around getting as much hull and shield as possible while still having some decent firepower. I really like the ICT on the Y-Wings since it greatly increases their threat potential and can mess with opposing movement. The Lambda list is just an idea at the moment (since I don't own 4 lambdas at the moment). Has anyone run something similar and if so how did it go? I like the huge shield and hull pool but there is no K-Turn potential and I'm afraid the ships will get in each other's way.

Also, I've been trying to find a use for the Smuggler level YT-1300 and I may try one with a Saboteur and Anti-Pursuit Lasers. It may just be a gimmick but I can picture this hunk of junk going first (due to PS 1) and just planting himself right in the way of opposing ships and getting a few free hits in here and there. His gun stinks but maybe with the APLs he can get in a few freebies and act as a target while my other ships swing around to get side shots.

Anyway, any thought and suggestions are welcome.

Get rid of the R2s and down grade to Gold. That gives you 4 points. I would almost recommend putting an Ion Cannon on one of the blues with the idea of just using it on the first turn engagement, and then the Y wings can take over the ionizing, and then staying at 99pts for init.

hmm ur Lamdas seem to be rather plain.

for those 16pts spent on EU's u could have gone for...

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Darth Vader Crew (24)

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Anti-Persuit Lasers + Advanced Sensors (26)

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Anti-Persuit Lasers + Advanced Sensors (26)

Lambda (basic PS 2) - Captain Yorr (24)

or drop one ship altogther and upgraded them into something very effective like...

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Engine Upgrade (32)

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Engine Upgrade (32)

Captain Yorr + FCS + Gunner + Engine Upgrade + Intelligence Agent (36)

or

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Engine Upgrade (32)

Omicron + FCS + Gunner + Engine Upgrade (32)

Captain Yorr + HLC + Mercenary Copilot + Mercenary Copilot (35)

I own 4 Lambdas, purchased with the intent to run this list. However, by the time my fourth arrived, I had developed my 3 albino star cow list which I'm much happier with. I may yet run the 4 shuttle list (I might just do that tonight), but dropping one to beef up (hehe pun) the other three works better in my opinion.

Still, it's a terrifying list and 40 HP is a huge amount to chew through.

I like both lists as you have listed them.

I might get rid of the R2 Astromechs to get your Y-Wings on the same pilot-skill area, or possibly demote the other for a 98 point fleet and guaranteed initiative.

4 shuttles is a fun fleet. Welcome to the herd.