long time rebel, first time imperial list

[LukesandLadders06 34]

so yeah i exclusively play rebel, but i want to play with the other ships i have sooooooooo. critique and advice on these ships please!!!

http://geordanr.github.io/xwing/?f=Galactic%20Empire&d=v3!s!40:-1,-1,-1,-1:-1:-1:;56:36,-1,-1,-1:-1:-1:;18:9:-1:-1:;10::-1:-1:;10::-1:-1:

 

[UnfairBanana 2,251]

You sure you really want a shuttle?

I mean, do you really, really, want to fly a shuttle?

[LukesandLadders06 34]

yeah.. . . . yeah i do. . . . .lol      i know how to fly. . . things.

[heychadwick 11,354]

Shuttles are great!  I don't know what he's talking about.   They are cheap, have lots of hull/shield, and are 3 attack dice!  What's not to love? 

 

I would drop Howlrunner in that setup.  She's great for a good number of Tie Fighters, but she gets singled out very fast.  I don't see her being much use with only so many ships.  You will see some people LOVE her and try to include her in every list they make that has over 4 ships.   Personally, I find she dies way too fast to be worth her points.  I'd rather take those points and bump all those Tie Fighters up beyond Academy.   Dark Curse is a good Tie Fighter and hard to kill.  He sticks around to do damage.  Backstabber is another great one.  He can use his special ability quite a bit.  You can always use one Academy as it's great to have some chump to block the enemy up with. 

 

Also, there is a whole sub forum for list building and critique. 

[LukesandLadders06 34]

cool. . .. i was thinking of keeping Howlrunner with every one and move it all together and have all ships get a re-roll. . like a giant block of doom. . .. if at all possible. But i like the cut of your jib as well. will play will both lists !! as that is the way to fly.

 

Also, sorry i forgot and got excited. lol

[LukesandLadders06 34]

Would Vader on the shuttle be a good idea in a list like this? a suggestion of no FCS and swarm tactics would have him riding along.

[Far Wanderer 157]

Vader is great to finish of stuff, especially high agility dice ships.

[barriecritzer 479]

Welcome to the Dark side and since you are flying a shuttle MOO!!

[ficklegreendice 34,359]

shuttles are ******* fun! they just take some getting used to

 

 

They are incredibly viable not-so-little ships because they're so incredibly stat efficient, its just the dial needs to be incorporated into your flying (and sadly, most of the named pilots need to be ignored)

 

 

 

Welcome to the Dark side and since you are flying a shuttle MOO!!

 

dark side cows are the best! (chocolate milk)

Edited April 16, 2015 by ficklegreendice

[LukesandLadders06 34]

lol im not joining the dark side. i am just conducting some field experiments with their craft for an espionage mission. . . . .

 

I really just want to fly a bounty hunter and lambda together,  that's all. now that im getting it for looks and upgrades for the rebel fleet. 

 

ill have my cookie now.

[heychadwick 11,354]

Vader is good against ships that are hard to damage.  Otherwise you are just hurting your own ship.  For Shuttles, it's usually OK to do so.

 

If you are finding your Shuttle getting out of the fight too often, I would recommend Engine Upgrade and Adv. Sensors.  What you do is Boost before moving, and then do a 2 sharp turn (red) in the same direction.  It's pretty good at turning around.  If you know where you are going to turn around, you can also have your ships veer off in that direction.  It can get your shuttle back in the fight quicker. 

 

If you want a good list that will help teach you to fly some Imperial basics, I've had decent luck with this list:

 

Space Cowboys

Omnicron Shuttle w/ adv sensor, Fleet Officer, and Anti Pursuit Lasers

Dark Curse

Night Beast

Backstabber

2 x Academy Pilots

 

The Shuttle will dish out 2 Focus, get stressed, and then do a green maneuver (all in one turn).  The Tie Fighters really benefit from a free Focus.  It allows them to either barrel roll or evade to help stay alive.  It can help teach you how to use the Shuttle and fly Tie Fighters.  I think they have great potential for a ship beyond formation flying.  I found this list was a bit of a sleeper and did better than expected.

[Piratefly 313]

Welcome to the Dark Side.

[Teh HOBO 302]

Prepare for the realization that green dice are evil heartless bastards.

[Hobojebus 11,341]

yeah.. . . . yeah i do. . . . .lol      i know how to fly. . . things.

No you know how to fly some but the shuttle is a different beast, no k turn large turning circle you've not flown anything so sluggish as a rebel.