Write-Up: Captain Jostero

[Mangostrike 12]

On 9/5/2017 at 10:53 AM, Arctic Dragon Games said:

Intriguing. Captain Jostero can breathe new life into some old timers.

The only time I used Dace was when I had some Y-Wings with Ion Cannon Turrets. I was not happy with the blah maneuverability of that list so I moved on. 

How about Dace as Captain J's wingman:

Dace Bonearm PS7 (23), Ion Cannon Turret (5), Wired (1), Outlaw Tech (2). Not sure what is the optimal Illicit. Perhaps Glitterstim (2) or Feedback Array (2) or BMST (1)? Total 32-33 pts.

 

Edit: This looks like a good combo: 4-LOM (1), Ion Discharger (2) & Pulsed Ray Shield (2) for 34 pts. 

 

<40 pts. for options such as: Z-95s with BMST and Ion Pulse Missiles, or one mini-ace (Genesis Red, Serissu with Tractor Beam,  OT, etc.) with a cheap blocker/BMSTer (Z-95, Jakko Gunrunner).

Wouldn't the defender still be considered as the defender of the attack when Dace's ability triggers, which means that Jostero's ability can't be used?

Looking at the timing chart, it's unclear as to exactly when the defender/attacker is no longer the defender/attacker, and Dace's ability would take place during the Compare Results phase (as that's when you determine if the attack hits).

I could definitely see it being ruled either way, but couldn't come to a definitive answer when looking at the timing chart with other members of our local league.

[DXCrazytrain 460]

Nevermind. Just saw original post date. Fooled by the necro.

Edited November 7, 2017 by DXCrazytrain

[ficklegreendice 34,359]

so here's looking a bit ahead, but here's Jostero's best friend bar none

 

 

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew boy!

here's the gist of it

1.) Deadeye Harpoon Jostero

2.) Nym in, "Genius" out a seismic, Trajectory simulator launches bomb instead of dropping it

3.) seismic triggers, Jostero triggers --> harpoon missile into enemy

4.) Nym harpoons enemy at PS 10, triggering harpoon

5.) Jostero hits the leftover debris with his primary weapon

 

if that ain't an alpha, I don't know what is

[Smutpedler 1,301]

Excellent write up. Didn't see this the first time around but jostero's ability intrigues me, I built about 4 lists around him last night. Shame BMST doesn't work though, it was a nice fit on a Vaksai Kirahghgk.j

Anyone got this chap on the table much yet?

[Saeris 1]

Hi all! - I'm new here, thanks for having me, and sorry for wall of text. 

Don't know, if the thread is still on, but the first post was the spark that ignited [...] my imagination about Jostero.

Here is what I'm trying currently:

Jostero has

• Harpoon to shoot
• Expertise to cause damage
• Chimps to cause even more
• EU to position himself
• Stealthdevice for some early protection - AT might be better, but I prefer him in the fray, and Scrane can get it back if needed.

Bumpmaster to help out the Captain

• Intimidate to negate 3PO on Falcon, Wookie, ARC -- considering Adaptability to be able to go PS2 if needed, or 4 to move together with whole squad
• AP-Laser (Jostero proc)
• Feedback array (Jostero proc)
• Intelligence Agent to know where to go for AP laser

Tweek - the wildcard

• Seismic Torpedo to proc Jostero
• FCS, AT arcdodger with sometimes fancy abilities

So far, the list is 6:1 in tests.

Test highlights:

• Tweek managed to copy Omega Leader, brutal with FCS
• PS11 Poe got killed in activation phase: seismic torpedo->Jostero w/ harpoon -> had 1 hull left, he bumped Jumpmaster and AP laser killed him off.

What do you guys think about it, can this be a competitive surprise list? 

[Burius1981 552]

I bet you could make the cut at a local tourney with it.  Experienced players are going to try to get rid of Jostero pretty quickly though.  His low price is off set by the fragility of the platform and low PS.

I've toyed with just Vaksai, Expertise, VT, and 0 cost upgrades on him to keep him cheaper at 28 points along side ships with some combination of Harpoons, R5-P8 and bombs.

Edited January 8, 2018 by Burius1981

[Flaren48 107]

Won a private tournament with 16 people with this:

 

Scurrg H-6 Bomber: •Captain Nym (45)
        Guidance Chips (0)
        •Havoc (0)
        Veteran Instincts (1)
        Twin Laser Turret (6)
        Harpoon Missiles (4)
        •Bomblet Generator (3)
        Trajectory Simulator (1)
        •"Genius" (0)

Kihraxz Fighter: •Captain Jostero (28)
        Guidance Chips (0)
        Munitions Failsafe (0)
        Vaksai (0)
        Deadeye (0)
        Harpoon Missiles (3)
        Scavenger Crane (1)

Jumpmaster 5000: Contracted Scout (27)
        Anti-Pursuit Lasers (2)
        Trick Shot (0)
        Courier Droid (0)

Total:  100/100

It was a surprise!