Imperial Aces - mildly competitive & extremely fun

[HarryFel 65]

So with the thoughts of TLTOMGSKYISFALLINGOPFFGSUCKZORZ, I figured that I would come up with an aces list for Imperial that would handle the broader meta around here. Granted, I haven't been able to play a ton since regionals, so this may be a horrible idea. 

 

It does rely on green dice, and you know how that usually ends up.

 

Any how, I'd like to get folks thoughts on this list.

 

Darth Vader — TIE Advanced 29

Predator 3

Advanced Targeting Computer 1

Engine Upgrade 4

TIE/x1 0

Ship Total: 37

 

Soontir Fel — TIE Interceptor 27

Push the Limit 3

Autothrusters 2

Stealth Device 3

Royal Guard TIE 0

Ship Total: 35

 

"Omega Ace" — TIE/fo Fighter 20

Predator 3

Engine Upgrade 4

Ship Total: 27

 

Total: 99 pts for initiative.

 

I've thought about adding Comm Relay to Omega Ace once the expansion pack comes out.

[blade_mercurial 2,091]

Comm relay is so good.  Nobody is talking about it for some reason, but its going to be a game changer for the TIE/fo.

 

As to the list, I think its a mistake to take predator on Omega Ace.  He and Push the limit were made for each other...

[HarryFel 65]

Comm relay is so good.  Nobody is talking about it for some reason, but its going to be a game changer for the TIE/fo.

 

As to the list, I think its a mistake to take predator on Omega Ace.  He and Push the limit were made for each other...

 

I agree as well about PTL but the idea for Predator is that the TLT build is all PS2, so I'd get the x2 reroll. That being said, I think you may still be correct.

[HarryFel 65]

This was my original build because the Ace really does call for PTL.

 

Darth Vader — TIE Advanced 29

Predator 3

Advanced Targeting Computer 1

Engine Upgrade 4

TIE/x1 0

Ship Total: 37

 

"Omega Ace" — TIE/fo Fighter 20

Push the Limit 3

Engine Upgrade 4

Ship Total: 27

 

Soontir Fel — TIE Interceptor 27

Push the Limit 3

Autothrusters 2

Stealth Device 3

Royal Guard TIE 0

Ship Total: 35

[blade_mercurial 2,091]

 

Comm relay is so good.  Nobody is talking about it for some reason, but its going to be a game changer for the TIE/fo.

 

As to the list, I think its a mistake to take predator on Omega Ace.  He and Push the limit were made for each other...

 

I agree as well about PTL but the idea for Predator is that the TLT build is all PS2, so I'd get the x2 reroll. That being said, I think you may still be correct.

 

With Vader & Fel shooting first, you have a good chance to strip all the shields.  Omega Ace doesn't care about how many re-rolls he gets, provided he can use the TL + focus offensively.  Spend them both and turn all the dice into crits is pretty nasty.  Of course, he will die fast, so Comm Relay will be essential on him

[Hexdot 1,340]

I think turrets will hurt you... Only 3 ships, only.one set on autothrusters... But I love fast quadrons.

[kopmcginty 609]

Been looking to try something like this. Identical Vader and Fel but Stealth on Omega until the F/O expansion is available for the relay.

That it will be Fel shooting first to strip tokens / shields makes Vaders ATC shot followed by potentially triple crit from Omega really nasty.

Distinct lack of endurance in the list I guess but with reduced PWT around now, you can't be hurt if you can't be shot.