MenaceNsobriety 568 Posted October 21, 2016 No one is talking about the newest Rebel crew option...Captain Rex. He is 2 points and gives you a focus token after missing an attack. I would like to hear some of your opinions about possible uses or builds. Rex and gunner is the obvious one but does anyone have something else in mind for him? 1 Lampyridae reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thespaceinvader 17,538 Posted October 21, 2016 He's going to combo nicely with Rey crew, I think. Not sure on what though. 1 Eyegor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Penguin UK 1,258 Posted October 21, 2016 Fat han with gunner? Attack, miss, attack again with gunner with all tokens or help to defend? 1 Punning Pundit reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobojebus 11,341 Posted October 21, 2016 Hans not coming back fellas cheap scyk tractor carriers, lancers and defenders will see to that. 1 Archangelspiv reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxtr0t 25 Posted October 21, 2016 Bossk for same cost gives you focus + TL... I'm out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerve 661 Posted October 21, 2016 Bossk for same cost gives you focus + TL... I'm out Bossk for same cost gives you focus + TL... I'm out And a stress. And is Scum 2 knavelead and kris40k reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seabook 61 Posted October 21, 2016 Looks nice to have for Han Solo + Gunner. Is there anything that could go with Rex + Fire Control System + Gunner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObiWonka 7,040 Posted October 21, 2016 Luke is also a thing... 3 Elavion, CBMarkham and Underachiever599 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seabook 61 Posted October 21, 2016 Ghost can run with Cap. Rex + Gunner + FCS, nice o.O Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAC47 1,794 Posted October 21, 2016 Luke is also a thing... Exactly. Rex/Gunner on its own is not worth the cost of the extra crew slot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamblertuba 5,288 Posted October 21, 2016 I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thespaceinvader 17,538 Posted October 21, 2016 Rex Pilot is going to be WAY better than Rex Crew, which isn't uncommon, vis. Han, Dash, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lampyridae 651 Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. Edited October 21, 2016 by Lampyridae 2 Punning Pundit and Bigulf reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObiWonka 7,040 Posted October 21, 2016 I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. Those are all well and good, but missing an attack is about one of the worst things that can happen in this game. So a Focus token, especially one that requires all sorts of other upgrades to do anything useful, is a pretty poor trade. 2 CBMarkham and eMeM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lampyridae 651 Posted October 21, 2016 I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. Those are all well and good, but missing an attack is about one of the worst things that can happen in this game. So a Focus token, especially one that requires all sorts of other upgrades to do anything useful, is a pretty poor trade. By that logic, so is Gunner... 1 kris40k reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamblertuba 5,288 Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. I don't hate the idea of an Arc with R5-P9. Unless you mean snap shot Arc with stress bot, then no, I don't see a pattern. I see ships that want to hit their target. Two points for a focus after a missed attack is simply not worth chasing. Edit rather than make new post- Gunner helps you hit. That is the whole point of attacking. Edited October 21, 2016 by gamblertuba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eMeM 3,173 Posted October 21, 2016 I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. Those are all well and good, but missing an attack is about one of the worst things that can happen in this game. So a Focus token, especially one that requires all sorts of other upgrades to do anything useful, is a pretty poor trade. By that logic, so is Gunner... Quite the opposite, gunner's job is to make sure that you don't miss the attack by giving you a second chance 1 ObiWonka reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lampyridae 651 Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. I don't hate the idea of an Arc with R5-P9. Unless you mean snap shot Arc with stress bot, then no, I don't see a pattern. I see ships that want to hit their target. Two points for a focus after a missed attack is simply not worth chasing. Edit rather than make new post- Gunner helps you hit. That is the whole point of attacking. The point of Gunner is an insurance against a miss. Which happens all the time. Buzzsaw Phantom was built around missing the first shot. On the flip side, take Gunner against two Decimators and you have just wasted 5 points. Edited October 21, 2016 by Lampyridae Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thespaceinvader 17,538 Posted October 21, 2016 I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. I don't hate the idea of an Arc with R5-P9. Unless you mean snap shot Arc with stress bot, then no, I don't see a pattern. I see ships that want to hit their target. Two points for a focus after a missed attack is simply not worth chasing. Edit rather than make new post- Gunner helps you hit. That is the whole point of attacking. Take Gunner against two Decimators and you have just wasted 5 points. Au contraire, I've managed to use Gunner twice flying against Decis. Blanking out is entirely possible, and it's excellent insurance against that low likelihood, as well as being good for aces. I really like Vader/Gunner decis for that exact reason. 1 Punning Pundit reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4fox100 609 Posted October 21, 2016 Looks nice to have for Han Solo + Gunner. Is there anything that could go with Rex + Fire Control System + Gunner? The Ghost maybe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyynark 212 Posted October 21, 2016 Since Rex works on every attack, would he not pair very well with a TLT carrier? I'm thinking Esege with some friends with lower or equal pilot skill. 2 nitrobenz and Punning Pundit reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpbacca 290 Posted October 21, 2016 You can use your focus on an attack, miss, at least you then have one for defence? Recon Spec though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gamblertuba 5,288 Posted October 21, 2016 Since Rex works on every attack, would he not pair very well with a TLT carrier? I'm thinking Esege with some friends with lower or equal pilot skill. Not the way attack timing works now. Rex will only work if you miss both shots of the TLT and you get the focus after both shots. 3 Lampyridae, ObiWonka and Lyynark reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WWHSD 9,273 Posted October 21, 2016 I just don't see a place for Rex crew. I had high hopes for Rex as my kids and I like the character. Would maybe see some play on a Titled Ghost if you got the focus for an attack that hit. What rebel ship has a crew slot and doesn't mind missing on it's attack? I can't think of any. HWK-290... Sabine's TIE... Flechette Torp carriers... Snap Shot carriers (you seeing a pattern?) Also, you're not seeing other synergies. Moldy Crow / Rey can store the Focus. Jan lets turn that into an Evade. Comms Array can store that evade, other ships can use it to Juke. Ahsoka can take that Focus and turn it into an action for another ship. An ARC-170 can use it to regen shields. The only way that Ashoka is going to be able to turn a focus from Rex into an action to grant is if she also has Snap Shot. Ashoka's ability triggers at the start of the combat phase. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vineheart01 6,403 Posted October 21, 2016 reason nobody is talking about it is because the obvious match is gunner, but rebels have no triple crew and dedicating both crew to your attack isnt a wise idea, especially when they both want you to not roll like a boss right off the bat. You'd get more bang for your buck with Copilot + Gunner than Rex. First attack, dont spend your mods, enemy MUST spend his focus, second attack he has no focus so odds are a lot higher you'll hit. 1 nitrobenz reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
