Tips on some ARC-170 lists

[Tips on some ARC-170 lists]

I'm playing with this list:

 

Norra Wexley,  R3, Veteran Instincts, Alliance Overhaul, Recon Specialist 35pts

Shara Bey, R2F2, Marksmanship, Weapons Engineer, Alliance Overhaul and Experimental Interface, 40pts

Gold Squadron Pilot, Twin Laser Turret, R2, 25pts

[Punisher swarm? Thoughts?]

Howlrunner with Decoy

4 Academy Pilot ties

Cutlass Squad Pilot (punisher) with Xmun, plasma torp, cluster M, and FCS.

[Imperial Bomber list. "Imperial Overwatch"]

Thanks for the input guys. After some messing around I changed the overall approach to 5 tie fighters (one being Howl Runner) and a Cutlass Sqd. Punisher.

[Imperial Bomber list. "Imperial Overwatch"]

Soonter Fel: push the limit, royal guard tie, stealth device, autothrusters.

Capt. Jonus: extra munitions, assault missiles

Major Rhymer: extra munitions, adv.homing missiles, concussion missiles, veteran instincts

100 pts. Any thoughts? Concussion can be swapped for Proton Torpedoes instead but I figure With Jonus the Cons make it more consistant. Vader can be brought in instead of Fel with the removal VI from Ryhmer. If you're so inclined.

[Is the Core set Unbalanced for fleet lists? Help with a Rebel Build?]

 I think the Empire is just a little more forgiving to errors in play and on the flip side unforgiving to Rebels who mess up a few plays.

[300 Imperial Builld]

 I love the liason with Tarkin. Particularly the weapons liason. I build it's use into my strategy. I can focus on navigate or repair options when I think I might need them knowing full well that I can strike at a moments notice if required. Can you live without it?.... sure, but the synergy between those cards is too exceptional to pass up. I want my fighters to pounce at the moment I need them to. Flexibility is always an asset. My 2 cents.

[Are the prices a bit high?]

I got to agree here. The price comes up all the time. Guys telling me they wanted it then saw the sticker price and declined. I passed on a second core set as well. I'll guarantee it's hurting sales which bothers me because it limits the player pool. I think it's a better game with great multiplayer and campaign potential. It'd be sad if it doesn't grow to it's full potential.