Posted By shirou on 04/28/2007 6:10 AM
I assume that the Fire Dragon squad is going to ride in one of the Falcons, but it's not clear to me what you expect to ride in the second: there are no other squads with 6 or fewer models in your list. I recommend that you drop one of the Harlequin troupes down to 6 models and have it ride in the second Falcon. That squad has a reasonable chance of making it into combat without suffering any casualties first, so it would be worthwhile to equip all the models with kisses.
Fire Dragons will ride in Falcon #2. Falcon #1 is only a weapon platform.
Harlies in a Falcon?... That is a possibility. I'll try that!
Posted By shirou on 04/28/2007 6:10 AM
Don't skimp on upgrades for the Falcons. Vectored engines are crucial for transports because they allow the crew to survive an imobilized result (which you have an 8.3% chance of getting on each glance -- significant given the number of shots that might be aimed at your tanks). Star engines can be very useful, but I don't think they're as important as vectored engines. You should also take the shuriken cannon upgrade on the second Falcon. Don't forget that at strength 6 it counts as a defensive weapon.
I'm not a big fan of Star Engines. I don't think they are necessary in a Falcon.
Vectored Engines are usefull, but if equiped with HoloFields &
SS they become reduntant. Paying 20pts for upgrade that will be used 8.3%...little bit expensive!