In the long list of games I need to try, X-Wing comes in solidly at number two right behind Dropzone Commander. BoLs does a great job at making a list and explaining the tactica behind it…
Excerpt below, read the rest here.
The List
Rocking the Rebels here, we bring 4 ships into the fight. Starting with their supposed leader Luke Skywalker for 28 points. Equipped on him is R2-F2 and Swarm Tactics for a additional 5 points. Pocketing Luke will be a bare naked Rookie Pilot for 21 points.Roaming around will be 2 Gold Squadron pilots equipped with Ion Cannon Turrets, each for 23 points. Together this is a straight 100 point list.
Why Luke?
Opting to use Luke over Wedge is purely a points deal. Him being 1 point cheaper allows for the shenanigans I plan with some of the other ships. R2-F2 is chosen as well because he is slightly cheaper then R2-D2, but is in my no means worse. R2-D2’s ability to regain a shield is extremely powerful and just a wee bit broken, but R2-F2’s extra agility die is also damn impressive. If you’re able to dodge the fire, who needs shields right? It’s the mantra of the Imperials. Swarm Tactics on him allows for the pocket Rookie Pilot to fire right after Luke allowing for a nasty barrage of fire. Again, this goes hand and hand with the shenanigans that I’ll be explaining here in a sec.