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I like to introduce X-Wing to new players. So I need two equal lists, to hlep people to get familar with the game.

My Rebel list for this purpose is:

A-Wing (PS1, Chardaan Refit)
B-Wing (PS2, Heavy Laser Cannon)
X-Wing (Luke Skywalker, R2D2)
Y-Wing (PS2, Ion Cannon Turret)

This gives the player 4 of the most iconic (save for the Falcon) ships and a hero he knows from the movies.

I need something like that for the imperial list.

Vader is a must have as well as at least 2 TIE Fighter.


What else should I include in the list to make a list that is as much balanced against the list above and includes stuff known from the original trilogy?

That is a pretty tough question to answer. For theme I would look at Vader (title and ATC), Soontir (PTL) and three TIE/ln. I am not sure how well the two lists would play against each other but it fits the brief of all coming from the original trilogy, maybe drop soontir down to a generic and loose a TIE to add the shuttle? or a bomber?

Maybe Vader with a Howlrunner led mini-swarm of AP Ties ?

Yeah, I don't think having both Soontir and Vader in a list would be a good intro game. Soontir can feel underwhelming until you get the knack of him, and if the player wants the Rebels... you'd have to play him dumb?

I'd say something like this? Because even at PS4, that Saber squadron pilot can arc dodge the three generics and give a taste of that play-style:

Darth Vader (29)
Juke (2)
Advanced Targeting Computer (1)
Engine Upgrade (4)
TIE/x1 (0)

Saber Squadron Pilot (21)
Push the Limit (3)
Autothrusters (2)

Academy Pilot (12)

Academy Pilot (12)

Academy Pilot (12)

Total: 98

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