Essexkiwi 5 Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) I've recently switched from playing purely Rebels to having fun with Imperials and really enjoy the Defenders with the new upgrades. I just have the two so no 3-Defender lists for me, and don't have Palpy for my shuttle. I've run two Defenders with Inky and liked it, but not sure which of these two alternatives would work best: Inquisitor - PTL, Autothrusters, TIE/v1 Countess - Juke, Stealth Device, TIE/x7 Delta Sqn - Stealth Device, TIE/x7 99pts. Really like using Stealth Device, and the PS1 Delta gives me better blocking options. or Inquisitor - PTL, Autothrusters, TIE/v1 Countess - Adaptability, Twin Ion Engine MkII, TIE/x7 Glaive Sqn - Juke, Twin Ion Engine MkII, TIE/x7 99pts. Higher PS for the Defenders, and having Ryad and Glaive on equal PS helps me avoid those embarrassing self-blocking mistakes. But I lose the 4 green from SD. And I do like the durability. Or alternately, although I haven't tried it to know how it would fly I do kind of like the look of this - an ace, with two solid backups who can deal damage, are durable, and can block: Cloak and Daggers Whisper - VI, Advanced Cloaking Device Delta Sqn - Stealth Device, TIE/x7 Delta Sqn - Stealth Device, TIE/x7 99pts. Edited September 23, 2016 by Essexkiwi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Slippery 63 Posted September 23, 2016 How about something like this: Countess - PTL, Twin Ion Engine MkII, TIE/x7 Vessery - VI, Stealth Device, TIE/x7 Omega Leader - Juke, Comms Relay 99pts. https://geordanr.github.io/xwing/?f=Galactic%20Empire&d=v4!s!195:18,-1,-1:33:17:;70:27,-1,-1:33:1:;187:152,153:-1:-1:&sn=Unnamed%20Squadron It uses the stealth device you like for Vessery, you have two PS 8 ships and Omega Leader compliments Vessery ability. 3 Karhedron, 1OPD00D and Essexkiwi reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wurms 5,044 Posted September 23, 2016 I've recently switched from playing purely Rebels to having fun with Imperials and really enjoy the Defenders with the new upgrades. I just have the two so no 3-Defender lists for me, and don't have Palpy for my shuttle. I've run two Defenders with Inky and liked it, but not sure which of these two alternatives would work best: Inquisitor - PTL, Autothrusters, TIE/v1 Countess - Juke, Stealth Device, TIE/x7 Delta Sqn - Stealth Device, TIE/x7 99pts. Really like using Stealth Device, and the PS1 Delta gives me better blocking options. This But maybe think about prockets on Inquisitor instead of stealth on the Delta. If people want to shoot at the Delta instead of Ryad or Inquisitor, then let them. Inquisitor can drop half a scout with his prockets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlittle576 8 Posted September 23, 2016 Just switched to Imp myself (still pretty new overall as well), like you went straight for defenders and love em. Also have Inquisitor and Phantom but no Palp (no Soonir either) Man Ryad/Twin Ion/x7 is such a good ship. One combo I've tried a few times is: Inq,v1,Autothrusters Ryad,PTL,Twin Ion,x7 Vessery, VI, x7 The idea is that having Vessery at 8 increases the synergy between him and Inq (allowing him to shoot first while Inq more likely still has a TL) The PS has been good but unfortunately just have not been getting enough mileage out of Vessery's ability. Next I am going to try one similar to your C&D list: Whisper, VI, FCS, ACD Ryad x7,PTL,Twin Ion Delta x7 That being said, your version looks very interesting as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1OPD00D 0 Posted September 23, 2016 All your ideas are great, although I would go with the one Mr Slippery said! Great going dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kopmcginty 609 Posted September 27, 2016 911. Whisper, ACD, Kallus, FCS 2x X/7 Deltas. The Deltas are huge pains in the ass and withe evade tokens already making them tough to take down, I feel the extra points are better spent on making Whisper the best she can be. Local guy has been flying this and it's a solid list. I've only just got Vets and also only have the two Defenders. I'm toying with PtL Ryad, Juke Vessery and a Doomshuttle as an option, largely as the Doomshuttle is somehow something I've never flown! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deffly 286 Posted September 28, 2016 911. Whisper, ACD, Kallus, FCS 2x X/7 Deltas. The Deltas are huge pains in the ass and withe evade tokens already making them tough to take down, I feel the extra points are better spent on making Whisper the best she can be. Local guy has been flying this and it's a solid list. I've been flying a version of this list. I started off with Sensor Jammer and Rebel Captive on Whisper (100pts). Although it was as tanky as anything (had an enemy ship decline to shoot R1 at Whisper in one game) but i didn't like the damage output, so I swapped SJ over to FCS (98pts). Much more offensive with a disincentive to shoot at Whisper and an initiative bid too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4fox100 609 Posted September 28, 2016 Try this. Haven't lost with it yet. Glaive Sq. Pilot X2 Juke X7 Carnor Jax PTL Thrusters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droidlover 198 Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) I've been running the following with great success. 97pts Vessery, adaptability, X7 Ryad, PTL, X7, Ion engine MK2 Delta, X7 I use adaptability to make Vessery and Ryad the same pilot skill. It gives you movement options, and allows Vessery to use Ryad's target lock. If the three point initiative bid is screaming at you, throw twin ion engine mk2 on the other defenders as well. Edited October 1, 2016 by Droidlover Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
