I've just been having a read of Sablegryphon's "Flight School" posts. One thing I understand - and can sympathise with - is his certainty that a shuttle really, really needs an engine upgrade if you have any interest in using its guns*.

What popped into my head was the Anti-Pursuit lasers. If you're using engine upgrade, those things aren't any use, but you get two of them in each shuttle box.

Which got me wondering; a big pack of academy pilots** is a fairly common squad - using sheer numbers to get in the way and mess up enemy flight paths. Which - to me - seems that Anti-Pursuit lasers would be a nice cheap option to boost this up. Given that you can't roll evade dice against them, the APLs probably put out nearly as much damage potential as the TIE's primary weapons.

Seven TIE fighters with Academy Pilots and Anti-Pursuit Lasers weighs in at 98 points

I've just never seen any lists fielding this. Has anyone tried this, and if so, how did it go?

*I guess if you're using it as a target lock dispenser or something similar you can get away without

** No Howlrunner in my case. Cive Rashon is "Obsidian Lead" and hence I don't like fielding her except with the rest of Obsidian Squadron.

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Why aren't Anti-Pursuit Lasers any use with an Engine Upgrade?

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Anti-Pursuit Lasers are for large ships only. They are illegal on a TIE.

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Removed 1)

Better to think first and type second.

Yep, APL's can only be taken on large ships so are limited to the YT1300, Firespray and Lambda only.

Ah. Hadn't noticed the "Large ship only". That makes more sense.

I've seen them used in a 3 ORS list.

I only own one YT-1300 so I haven't tried this myself, but I would really like to try:

ORS + Anti-pursuit laser+Navigator+Intelligence Agent

I think with three large based ships trying to get in your way especially withe Navigators and Intelligence Agents. They are going to get lots of shots from the APL. And the 360 firing arc and good maneuverability of the YT-1300 means that they will be able to stay in the fight and shoot stuff too.

I proposed the 3 ORS APL list a while back. I only have two YT-1300s so I've never flown it. I might just fix that tomorrow.

Sable, It kills me you have multiple Ivory Cosmic Walruses and only 2 YT-1300. How did that happen?

Sable, It kills me you have multiple Ivory Cosmic Walruses and only 2 YT-1300. How did that happen?

Wave 2 isn't as widely available as Wave 3 at the moment.

Also, dude figured out how to dominate with the Imperial Narwhal to a much greater extent than anyone can dual-falcon.

Sable, It kills me you have multiple Ivory Cosmic Walruses and only 2 YT-1300. How did that happen?

You want the honest answer?

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I use Battlefoam and I have four Lambda slots and only two YT-1300 slots. I bought the foam to fit 4 Lambdas of course.

Yes, really.

Plus I haven't really felt the need to get a third since I rarely play rebels these days.

I also have Battle Foam but sadly it can only hold 2 Snowy Galactic Elk. What BattleFoam Bag did you get?

I also have Battle Foam but sadly it can only hold 2 Snowy Galactic Elk. What BattleFoam Bag did you get?

432, so 4 sheets. All premade sheets.

1) Generic token and stuffs sheet

2) Wave 3 Rebels

3) Wave 3 Imperials

4) Wave 3 plus extra storage spots

It's technically .5 inches too thick for the bag, but the bag has enough extra space that it closes easily without squishing anything.

Now I see where the Lambda obsession comes from Sable. You have four, so to justify their price, you are determined to spread the Lamba Propaganda (nice ring to that).

Its ok, I have 6 interceptors, and will be getting 1 or 2 boxes of aces. Just in case I need a full epic flight of them

PS: 5 BW, and only 4 XW? and only 2 interceptors!?!?!?!?!? (and you call yourself Imperial).....

I've got a Battlefoam sword bag on the way, all custom sheets. I can't wait until it gets here, tired of toting them in a cardboard box.

Now I see where the Lambda obsession comes from Sable. You have four, so to justify their price, you are determined to spread the Lamba Propaganda (nice ring to that).

Its ok, I have 6 interceptors, and will be getting 1 or 2 boxes of aces. Just in case I need a full epic flight of them

PS: 5 BW, and only 4 XW? and only 2 interceptors!?!?!?!?!? (and you call yourself Imperial).....

That will change soon. I started playing after Imperial Aces was announced so I'm waiting for that. As soon as it drops, I'm picking up two. That puts me at 6 Interceptors with two of each paint scheme.

Also, X-Wing 5 (and probably 6 and 7) will be from Rebel Transports.

As for my credentials, I should point out I have FIVE TIE Advanced. I have more TIE Advanceds than X-Wings.

As for my credentials, I should point out I have FIVE TIE Advanced. I have more TIE Advanceds than X-Wings.

If only they were fieldable!

In all seriousness, though, the Tie Advanced in large numbers is stupidly hard to kill.

It's also stupidly hard to kill anything with it, which is problematic for the early and middle game, but it's a great jouster at the end.

As for my credentials, I should point out I have FIVE TIE Advanced. I have more TIE Advanceds than X-Wings.

If only they were fieldable!

In all seriousness, though, the Tie Advanced in large numbers is stupidly hard to kill.

It's also stupidly hard to kill anything with it, which is problematic for the early and middle game, but it's a great jouster at the end.

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I'm considering buying two more because I have foam slots for them.

I'm considering buying two more because I have foam slots for them.

Whew! It really annoyed me to see those slots going to waste like that.

I'm considering buying two more because I have foam slots for them.

Whew! It really annoyed me to see those slots going to waste like that.

You know why I'm waiting? In case Imperial Aces 2 is TIE Advanced. Yes, I have to justify it to myself.

Uhgod my n00b is about to show but what's battlefoam? Is it related to storage/transportation?

Uhgod my n00b is about to show but what's battlefoam? Is it related to storage/transportation?

It is.

http://battlefoam.com/