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Lambda-class Shuttle

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	== Lambda-class Shuttle ==		== Lambda-class Shuttle ==
	[[File:Lambda Shuttle 1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right]]		[[File:Lambda Shuttle 1.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right]]
	~~Designed by some~~ of the ~~best engineers in~~ the ~~universe~~, ~~who were promised their hearts desire (plus a yacht each!) for designing it~~. A ubiquitous ~~Imperial~~ workhorse, it can serve as a troop transport for up to twenty, a light freighter, a heavy gunship, or even a VIP transport with simple modification. Comes equipped with a very thick hull, powerful armaments, extremely advanced communication and sensor systems, hyperdrive, shields, and even a degree of luxury for transporting personnel. Its a complete departure from the entire Imperial fleet design~~! Durable enough to be sent without escort on missions, and secure enough to ferry~~ the ~~Emperor himself. Considered a symbol of Imperial ideals, although that didn't stop the New Republic from reusing them with a different paint job~~. The only downside is AWFUL maneuverability and being somewhat slow. It has a number of sister models for different roles, and can be modified as the need demands.		An overall improved version of the Republic's Nu class assault shuttle of the Clone Wars, the Lambda is C-47 of the Empire. A ubiquitous workhorse, it can serve as a troop transport for up to twenty, a light freighter, a heavy gunship, or even a VIP transport with simple modification. The design stuck around long after the Empire fell. The only downside is AWFUL maneuverability and being somewhat slow. It has a number of sister models for different roles, and can be modified as the need demands.

	This is another one of those ships with below average defense rolls at only one Defense Die and an extra strong Hull and Shields at 5 each, plus it packs above average firepower with three Attack Dice. 2E gave it a slightly weaker tailgun to replace Anti-Pursuit Lasers and better compensate for the pissawful maneuverability. It also finally has coordinate, making it a true command vessel, reinforce to improve its already impressive tankiness, and red jam because why the hell not?		This is another one of those ships with below average defense rolls at only one Defense Die and an extra strong Hull and Shields at 5 each, plus it packs above average firepower with three Attack Dice. 2E gave it a slightly weaker tailgun to replace Anti-Pursuit Lasers and better compensate for the pissawful maneuverability. It also finally has coordinate, making it a true command vessel, reinforce to improve its already impressive tankiness, and red jam because why the hell not?

64.52.133.80: /* TIE/LN Fighter */

2023-02-05T02:14:49Z

TIE/LN Fighter

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2023-02-03T20:25:06Z

TIE/in Interceptor

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	*Autothrusters lets you perform a red boost or barrel roll after any action, giving it unparalleled maneuverability.		*Autothrusters lets you perform a red boost or barrel roll after any action, giving it unparalleled maneuverability.
	*''Skystrike Academy Squadron Pack'' introduces the Sensitive Controls configuration. This replaces Autothrusters with the ability to perform a red boost or red barrel roll during Systems Phase. Whether or not this is truly an upgrade to Autothrusters varies by playstyle.		*''Skystrike Academy Squadron Pack'' introduces the Sensitive Controls configuration. This replaces Autothrusters with the ability to perform a red boost or red barrel roll during Systems Phase. Whether or not this is truly an upgrade to Autothrusters varies by playstyle.
	*The ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' brings a handful of new pilots to the TIE Interceptor despite the fighter's operational status and presence on the Death Star being canonically... ''iffy'', to say the least. By Atomic Mass Games's own admission they wanted to give the Rebels and Empire equal representation in the box and asked Lucasfilm if it was fine, to which the response was likely a confused shrug. Regardless of the circumstances, the standardized pilots of Sigma Squadron (and Iden Versio, because she's 'special' like that) all come with Standardized Controls and various upgrades baked in, as well as a pair of ~~recurring~~ charges that fuel their individual abilities.		*The ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' brings a handful of new pilots to the TIE Interceptor despite the fighter's operational status and presence on the Death Star being canonically... ''iffy'', to say the least. By Atomic Mass Games's own admission they wanted to give the Rebels and Empire equal representation in the box and asked Lucasfilm if it was fine, to which the response was likely a confused shrug. Regardless of the circumstances, the standardized pilots of Sigma Squadron (and Iden Versio, because she's 'special' like that) all come with Standardized Controls, initiative 4, and various upgrades baked in, as well as a pair of charges that fuel their individual abilities.

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	*'''Gideon Hask:''' ''(SSA)'' That dick from Inferno Squad got an upgrade. His ability is much more potent here if you can swing the points.		*'''Gideon Hask:''' ''(SSA)'' That dick from Inferno Squad got an upgrade. His ability is much more potent here if you can swing the points.
	*'''Commandant Goran:''' ''(SSA)'' The head instructor of Skystrike Academy. When a Range 0-3 friendly with lower initiative executes a partial maneuver, they can do a red focus. Nice to have in Epic when your ships are more likely to bump into a wing of enemies.		*'''Commandant Goran:''' ''(SSA)'' The head instructor of Skystrike Academy. When a Range 0-3 friendly with lower initiative executes a partial maneuver, they can do a red focus. Nice to have in Epic when your ships are more likely to bump into a wing of enemies.
			*'''Iden Versio:''' ''(BoY)'' Because Iden had to be EA's special "Donut Steel" OC, she canonically survived the explosion of the Death Star in a TIE Fighter. But because of game balance and the need to give the Battle of Yavin TIE Interceptors a named pilot, she's here again. Her standardized loadout comes with the handy Shield Upgrade and Predator, as well as the previously First Order exclusive Fanatic. Her pilot ability has also been reworked to mesh with the Yavin Interceptors dual charge mechanic. Instead of canceling all damage for a friendly TIE/ln once per game, Iden can prevent ANY type of TIE from taking a hit or crit once every two turns.
			*'''Sigma 4:''' ''(BoY)'' The first of the nameless new TIE Interceptor pilots, with 4 Hull, Disciplined, and Primed Thrusters. Sigma 4 can spend one of his two charges after Barrel Rolling to perform a free Boost action.
			*'''Sigma 5:''' ''(BoY)'' Arguably the least useful of the standardized Sigma flight pilots. Sigma 5 gets Sensor Jammer and Elusive alongside the squadron's prerequisite 4 hull. His charge effect is lackluster, however, as the corresponding Evade token only comes after performing an attack that hits. This would be situational on an int 5 or 6 ace, but the Sigma grindset remains locked at int 4.
			*'''Sigma 6:''' ''(BoY)'' Built for speed above all else. Sigma 6 gets to spend a charge after a speed 3-5 maneuver to perform a SLAM action. Use that along with Daredevil, Afterburners, and 4 Hull to get right into any enemy's face ASAP
			*'''Sigma 7:''' ''(BoY)'' The last of the standardized Interceptor pilots. Sigma 7 gets to mix an improved hull, Marksmanship, and Fire Control System with the ability to spend a charge and gain a lock with any Range 0-1 enemy during the system phase.
	*'''Vult Skerris:''' ''(SSA)'' A flight instructor at Skystrike. His card reads a bit strangely, but what he can essentially do is gain a strain token to hold an action in reserve for his engagement. If you have Initiative over your opponent, he can reposition after enemy I5s.		*'''Vult Skerris:''' ''(SSA)'' A flight instructor at Skystrike. His card reads a bit strangely, but what he can essentially do is gain a strain token to hold an action in reserve for his engagement. If you have Initiative over your opponent, he can reposition after enemy I5s.
	*'''Cienna Ree:''' ''(SSA)'' Deuteragonist of the novel ''Lost Stars''. Stayed with the Empire while her boyfriend Thane Kyrell joined the Rebels. Her ability is a double-edged sword that's meant to give some narrative flavor to matches. She gets stressed when she destroys an enemy ship, but removes stress when a range 0-3 friendly is destroyed. Basically, she has anxiety attacks when she guns down an enemy because of the possibility that it was Thane she just killed, but she's committed to the safety of her wingmates, so seeing one of them die snaps her back into reality.		*'''Cienna Ree:''' ''(SSA)'' Deuteragonist of the novel ''Lost Stars''. Stayed with the Empire while her boyfriend Thane Kyrell joined the Rebels. Her ability is a double-edged sword that's meant to give some narrative flavor to matches. She gets stressed when she destroys an enemy ship, but removes stress when a range 0-3 friendly is destroyed. Basically, she has anxiety attacks when she guns down an enemy because of the possibility that it was Thane she just killed, but she's committed to the safety of her wingmates, so seeing one of them die snaps her back into reality.

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2023-02-03T19:55:27Z

TIE/in Interceptor

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	*Autothrusters lets you perform a red boost or barrel roll after any action, giving it unparalleled maneuverability.		*Autothrusters lets you perform a red boost or barrel roll after any action, giving it unparalleled maneuverability.
	*''Skystrike Academy Squadron Pack'' introduces the Sensitive Controls configuration. This replaces Autothrusters with the ability to perform a red boost or red barrel roll during Systems Phase. Whether or not this is truly an upgrade to Autothrusters varies by playstyle.		*''Skystrike Academy Squadron Pack'' introduces the Sensitive Controls configuration. This replaces Autothrusters with the ability to perform a red boost or red barrel roll during Systems Phase. Whether or not this is truly an upgrade to Autothrusters varies by playstyle.
	*The ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' brings a handful of new pilots to the TIE Interceptor despite the fighter's operational status and presence on the Death Star being canonically... 'iffy', to say the least. By Atomic Mass Games's own admission they wanted to give the Rebels and Empire equal representation in the box and asked Lucasfilm if it was fine, to which the response was likely a confused shrug. Regardless of the circumstances, the standardized pilots of Sigma Squadron (and Iden Versio, because she's 'special' like that) all come with Standardized Controls and various upgrades baked in, as well as a pair of recurring charges that fuel their individual abilities.		*The ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' brings a handful of new pilots to the TIE Interceptor despite the fighter's operational status and presence on the Death Star being canonically... ''iffy'', to say the least. By Atomic Mass Games's own admission they wanted to give the Rebels and Empire equal representation in the box and asked Lucasfilm if it was fine, to which the response was likely a confused shrug. Regardless of the circumstances, the standardized pilots of Sigma Squadron (and Iden Versio, because she's 'special' like that) all come with Standardized Controls and various upgrades baked in, as well as a pair of recurring charges that fuel their individual abilities.

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2023-02-03T19:54:48Z

TIE/in Interceptor

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	*Autothrusters lets you perform a red boost or barrel roll after any action, giving it unparalleled maneuverability.		*Autothrusters lets you perform a red boost or barrel roll after any action, giving it unparalleled maneuverability.
	*''Skystrike Academy Squadron Pack'' introduces the Sensitive Controls configuration. This replaces Autothrusters with the ability to perform a red boost or red barrel roll during Systems Phase. Whether or not this is truly an upgrade to Autothrusters varies by playstyle.		*''Skystrike Academy Squadron Pack'' introduces the Sensitive Controls configuration. This replaces Autothrusters with the ability to perform a red boost or red barrel roll during Systems Phase. Whether or not this is truly an upgrade to Autothrusters varies by playstyle.
			*The ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' brings a handful of new pilots to the TIE Interceptor despite the fighter's operational status and presence on the Death Star being canonically... 'iffy', to say the least. By Atomic Mass Games's own admission they wanted to give the Rebels and Empire equal representation in the box and asked Lucasfilm if it was fine, to which the response was likely a confused shrug. Regardless of the circumstances, the standardized pilots of Sigma Squadron (and Iden Versio, because she's 'special' like that) all come with Standardized Controls and various upgrades baked in, as well as a pair of recurring charges that fuel their individual abilities.

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2023-02-03T19:42:37Z

TIE Advanced 1x/2x

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	**Darth Vader is also a Crew upgrade that can spend his Force point before the shooting starts to pick an enemy ship in his firing arc closer than range 3 and damage them unless they remove a green token. This was so widely used and abused on the TIE Phantom that FFG [[Nerf\|replaced its crew slot with a basically worthless gunner slot]]. The only real options left are Lambda, TIE Reaper, and Decimator.		**Darth Vader is also a Crew upgrade that can spend his Force point before the shooting starts to pick an enemy ship in his firing arc closer than range 3 and damage them unless they remove a green token. This was so widely used and abused on the TIE Phantom that FFG [[Nerf\|replaced its crew slot with a basically worthless gunner slot]]. The only real options left are Lambda, TIE Reaper, and Decimator.
	**Fielding Darth Vader in either capacity allows you to use 0-0-0 and BT-1, who are normally Scum only. Just stick all three on a Decimator.		**Fielding Darth Vader in either capacity allows you to use 0-0-0 and BT-1, who are normally Scum only. Just stick all three on a Decimator.
			*'''Darth Vader (BoY):''' The standout star of the ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' for the Empire. This cheaper, standardized version of Vader combines a more flexible version of his TIE Defender ability with a host of upgrades that (at the time of this writing) wouldn't fit on his vanilla variant. Afterburners and Shield Upgrade are fantastic, while Hate and Marksmanship are nice to have but not necessarily game breaking.

	== TIE/in Interceptor ==		== TIE/in Interceptor ==

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2023-02-03T19:34:34Z

Pilots

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	*'''Backstabber (BoY):''' Vader's trench run wingman that gets atomized by Han Solo, returning from 1.0 after a long absence. His standardized loadout includes a hull upgrade (Han did score a direct hit after all), Disciplined, Crack Shot, and Afterburners. The real standout is his ability, which he shares with the Battle of Yavin version of Mauler Mithel. If Mauler or Darth Vader is in Backstabber's side arc at Range 0-1, Backstabber gets to roll an additional attack die. This isn't limited to the scenario pack versions of Mauler or Vader, either.		*'''Backstabber (BoY):''' Vader's trench run wingman that gets atomized by Han Solo, returning from 1.0 after a long absence. His standardized loadout includes a hull upgrade (Han did score a direct hit after all), Disciplined, Crack Shot, and Afterburners. The real standout is his ability, which he shares with the Battle of Yavin version of Mauler Mithel. If Mauler or Darth Vader is in Backstabber's side arc at Range 0-1, Backstabber gets to roll an additional attack die. This isn't limited to the scenario pack versions of Mauler or Vader, either.
	*'''Mauler Mithel:''' Vader's other wingman. Utters the phrase "Look out" before he is shot by the Millennium Falcon and runs into Vader. Rolls an additional Attack Die at Range 1, so at that distance he has the same attack power as an X-Wing.		*'''Mauler Mithel:''' Vader's other wingman. Utters the phrase "Look out" before he is shot by the Millennium Falcon and runs into Vader. Rolls an additional Attack Die at Range 1, so at that distance he has the same attack power as an X-Wing.
	*'''Mauler Mithel (BoY):''' Mauler's standardized loadout makes him almost identical to Backstabber with some minor talent differences. Obviously, his pilot ability now refers to being in proximity to Backstabber and/or Vader. Plus, the Disciplined and Crack Shot combo is ~~insteax~~ replaced with Predator, alluding to Mauler's panic after seeing his wingman get ganked by what amounts to a space trucker. He still gets the aforementioned Hull Upgrade and Afterburners, which makes him an attractive choice even without his typical squadron to round out any list.		*'''Mauler Mithel (BoY):''' Mauler's standardized loadout makes him almost identical to Backstabber with some minor talent differences. Obviously, his pilot ability now refers to being in proximity to Backstabber and/or Vader. Plus, the Disciplined and Crack Shot combo is instead replaced with Predator, alluding to Mauler's panic after seeing his wingman get ganked by what amounts to a space trucker. He still gets the aforementioned Hull Upgrade and Afterburners, which makes him an attractive choice even without his typical squadron to round out any list.
	*'''"Scourge" Skutu:''' An NPC in the West End [[Star Wars RPG]]. He gets an extra attack die against ships in his bullseye arc.		*'''"Scourge" Skutu:''' An NPC in the West End [[Star Wars RPG]]. He gets an extra attack die against ships in his bullseye arc.
	*'''Howlrunner:''' A woman named Civé Rashon, and leader of Obsidian Squadron. Pilot leading the group that chases the Millennium Falcon out Cloud City at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Allows all ships within range 1 or her to re-roll one Attack Die. If you play a swarm TAKE HER. She makes the standard TIE a lot more potent. A Stealth Device or a Shield upgrade isn't a bad idea for her if you have extra points to spend as it will allow her to live longer and keep buffing the rest of your fleet.		*'''Howlrunner:''' A woman named Civé Rashon, and leader of Obsidian Squadron. Pilot leading the group that chases the Millennium Falcon out Cloud City at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Allows all ships within range 1 or her to re-roll one Attack Die. If you play a swarm TAKE HER. She makes the standard TIE a lot more potent. A Stealth Device or a Shield upgrade isn't a bad idea for her if you have extra points to spend as it will allow her to live longer and keep buffing the rest of your fleet.

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2023-02-03T19:33:27Z

Pilots

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	===Pilots===		===Pilots===
	*'''Academy Pilot:''' Cheapest pilot in the game. Initiative 1. This is most of what you are taking if you run a maximum numbers TIE swarm.		*'''Academy Pilot:''' Cheapest pilot in the game. Initiative 1. This is most of what you are taking if you run a maximum numbers TIE swarm.
	*'''"Wampa":''' Bottom initiative pilot with the ability to ~~reroll~~ an attack die if he hasn't defended in the same round. Makes for a nice decoy.		*'''"Wampa":''' Bottom initiative pilot with the ability to roll an extra attack die if he hasn't defended in the same round. Makes for a nice decoy.
			*'''"Wampa" (BoY):''' Same effect as his vanilla loadout, but comes packed with Elusive and the exclusive talent Vengeful. If a friendly limited ship at Range 0-3 dies, Wampa can either ditch a red token or refresh a charge. This makes his decoy potential jump dramatically since your opponent is forced to chose between shooting him or letting his extra damage shot refresh by killing his wingmate.
	*'''Obsidian Squadron Pilot:''' An elite group of TIE Fighters which chased the Millennium Falcon through the asteroid field, then out of Cloud City, and survived the Battle of Endor. Academy Pilot but with a bump in Initiative and cost.		*'''Obsidian Squadron Pilot:''' An elite group of TIE Fighters which chased the Millennium Falcon through the asteroid field, then out of Cloud City, and survived the Battle of Endor. Academy Pilot but with a bump in Initiative and cost.
	*'''Night Beast:''' Actual name Dodson Makraven, second in command of Obsidian Squadron and known for epic hangovers on leave. After executing a blue maneuver, you may perform a free Focus action.		*'''Night Beast:''' Actual name Dodson Makraven, second in command of Obsidian Squadron and known for epic hangovers on leave. After executing a blue maneuver, you may perform a free Focus action.
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	*'''Gideon Hask:''' Inferno Two, who is [[Sindri\|weirdly open about his desire to see his CO die so he can take her place]]. He gets an extra attack die against damaged ships.		*'''Gideon Hask:''' Inferno Two, who is [[Sindri\|weirdly open about his desire to see his CO die so he can take her place]]. He gets an extra attack die against damaged ships.
	*'''Iden Versio:''' Inferno One, and protagonist of ''EAfront II''. Established early on as a die-hard supporter of the Empire with a pronounced hatred of the whiny and entitled Rebels. She even supported [[Exterminatus\|Operation:]] [[Stupid Evil\|Cinder]] in principle until she learned her homeworld was was on the chopping block. Her choice to defect at that point paints her as [[Perturabo\|a very unsympathetic person whose apparent change of heart is motivated entirely by self-interest]]. She then [[Mortarion\|becomes a cheerleader to the very same Rebel Alliance she had regarded as vermin]]. Her single-use ability is actually pretty decent for running TIE/ln squads, where she can actually prevent one from receiving all damage from one source. Superb for preventing somebody from getting mulched by Wedge Antilles in the first combat round.		*'''Iden Versio:''' Inferno One, and protagonist of ''EAfront II''. Established early on as a die-hard supporter of the Empire with a pronounced hatred of the whiny and entitled Rebels. She even supported [[Exterminatus\|Operation:]] [[Stupid Evil\|Cinder]] in principle until she learned her homeworld was was on the chopping block. Her choice to defect at that point paints her as [[Perturabo\|a very unsympathetic person whose apparent change of heart is motivated entirely by self-interest]]. She then [[Mortarion\|becomes a cheerleader to the very same Rebel Alliance she had regarded as vermin]]. Her single-use ability is actually pretty decent for running TIE/ln squads, where she can actually prevent one from receiving all damage from one source. Superb for preventing somebody from getting mulched by Wedge Antilles in the first combat round.
			*'''Backstabber (BoY):''' Vader's trench run wingman that gets atomized by Han Solo, returning from 1.0 after a long absence. His standardized loadout includes a hull upgrade (Han did score a direct hit after all), Disciplined, Crack Shot, and Afterburners. The real standout is his ability, which he shares with the Battle of Yavin version of Mauler Mithel. If Mauler or Darth Vader is in Backstabber's side arc at Range 0-1, Backstabber gets to roll an additional attack die. This isn't limited to the scenario pack versions of Mauler or Vader, either.
	*'''Mauler Mithel:''' Vader's other wingman. Utters the phrase "Look out" before he is shot by the Millennium Falcon and runs into Vader. Rolls an additional Attack Die at Range 1, so at that distance he has the same attack power as an X-Wing.		*'''Mauler Mithel:''' Vader's other wingman. Utters the phrase "Look out" before he is shot by the Millennium Falcon and runs into Vader. Rolls an additional Attack Die at Range 1, so at that distance he has the same attack power as an X-Wing.
			*'''Mauler Mithel (BoY):''' Mauler's standardized loadout makes him almost identical to Backstabber with some minor talent differences. Obviously, his pilot ability now refers to being in proximity to Backstabber and/or Vader. Plus, the Disciplined and Crack Shot combo is insteax replaced with Predator, alluding to Mauler's panic after seeing his wingman get ganked by what amounts to a space trucker. He still gets the aforementioned Hull Upgrade and Afterburners, which makes him an attractive choice even without his typical squadron to round out any list.
	*'''"Scourge" Skutu:''' An NPC in the West End [[Star Wars RPG]]. He gets an extra attack die against ships in his bullseye arc.		*'''"Scourge" Skutu:''' An NPC in the West End [[Star Wars RPG]]. He gets an extra attack die against ships in his bullseye arc.
	*'''Howlrunner:''' A woman named Civé Rashon, and leader of Obsidian Squadron. Pilot leading the group that chases the Millennium Falcon out Cloud City at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Allows all ships within range 1 or her to re-roll one Attack Die. If you play a swarm TAKE HER. She makes the standard TIE a lot more potent. A Stealth Device or a Shield upgrade isn't a bad idea for her if you have extra points to spend as it will allow her to live longer and keep buffing the rest of your fleet.		*'''Howlrunner:''' A woman named Civé Rashon, and leader of Obsidian Squadron. Pilot leading the group that chases the Millennium Falcon out Cloud City at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Allows all ships within range 1 or her to re-roll one Attack Die. If you play a swarm TAKE HER. She makes the standard TIE a lot more potent. A Stealth Device or a Shield upgrade isn't a bad idea for her if you have extra points to spend as it will allow her to live longer and keep buffing the rest of your fleet.
	*'''Dark Curse (BoY)''' The only initiative 6 TIE/ln pilot available now (possibly an accident since his 1.0 initiative was also 6). His effect is the same as before. When attacking, the defender cannot modify their dice by any means. Comes equipped with Hull Upgrade, Ruthless, and Precision Ion Engines. For ~~4 points~~, he's not a bad choice to round out an ace list.		*'''Dark Curse (BoY):''' The only initiative 6 TIE/ln pilot available now (possibly an accident since his 1.0 initiative was also 6). His effect is the same as before. When attacking, the defender cannot modify their dice by any means. Comes equipped with Hull Upgrade, Ruthless, and Precision Ion Engines. For a low cost, he's not a bad choice to round out an ace list.

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	Its defense and turning are on par with the A-Wings though it isn't as fast, falling short on speed in a straight line. Firepower is average. As this ship is cannon fodder, it can't equip any ship upgrades beside modifications.		Its defense and turning are on par with the A-Wings though it isn't as fast, falling short on speed in a straight line. Firepower is average. As this ship is cannon fodder, it can't equip any ship upgrades beside modifications.
	*As the least expensive ship in the game and with a lot of pilots that emphasize sticking together, it is no wonder the TIE swarm was once the most infuriating thing you can unleash on someone. Since then a lot of anti-swarm options have made their way into the game, but the TIE swarm is still the stock Empire build.		*As the least expensive ship in the game and with a lot of pilots that emphasize sticking together, it is no wonder the TIE swarm was once the most infuriating thing you can unleash on someone. Since then a lot of anti-swarm options have made their way into the game, but the TIE swarm is still the stock Empire build.
	*~~Like the Rebellion, the~~ ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' reintroduces 1.0 pilots and remixes current ones as new tarot card sized standard loadouts. Although they cannot be customized, the new pilots are both cheap and loaded to the teeth with upgrades.		*The ''Battle of Yavin Scenario Pack'' reintroduces 1.0 pilots and remixes current ones as new tarot card sized standard loadouts. Although they cannot be customized, the new pilots are both cheap and loaded to the teeth with upgrades.

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	*'''Academy Pilot:''' Cheapest pilot in the game. Initiative 1. This is most of what you are taking if you run a maximum numbers TIE swarm.		*'''Academy Pilot:''' Cheapest pilot in the game. Initiative 1. This is most of what you are taking if you run a maximum numbers TIE swarm.
	*'''"Wampa":''' Bottom initiative pilot with the ability to roll an extra attack die if he hasn't defended in the same round. Makes for a nice decoy.		*'''"Wampa":''' Bottom initiative pilot with the ability to roll an extra attack die if he hasn't defended in the same round. Makes for a nice decoy.
	*'''"Wampa" (BoY~~):'~~'' Same effect as his vanilla loadout, but comes packed with Elusive and the exclusive talent Vengeful. If a friendly limited ship at Range 0-3 dies, Wampa can either ditch a red token or refresh a charge. This makes his decoy potential jump dramatically since your opponent is forced to chose between shooting him or letting his extra damage shot refresh by killing his wingmate.		*'''"Wampa":''' (''BoY'') Same effect as his vanilla loadout, but comes packed with Elusive and the exclusive talent Vengeful. If a friendly limited ship at Range 0-3 dies, Wampa can either ditch a red token or refresh a charge. This makes his decoy potential jump dramatically since your opponent is forced to chose between shooting him or letting his extra damage shot refresh by killing his wingmate.
	*'''Obsidian Squadron Pilot:''' An elite group of TIE Fighters which chased the Millennium Falcon through the asteroid field, then out of Cloud City, and survived the Battle of Endor. Academy Pilot but with a bump in Initiative and cost.		*'''Obsidian Squadron Pilot:''' An elite group of TIE Fighters which chased the Millennium Falcon through the asteroid field, then out of Cloud City, and survived the Battle of Endor. Academy Pilot but with a bump in Initiative and cost.
	*'''Night Beast:''' Actual name Dodson Makraven, second in command of Obsidian Squadron and known for epic hangovers on leave. After executing a blue maneuver, you may perform a free Focus action.		*'''Night Beast:''' Actual name Dodson Makraven, second in command of Obsidian Squadron and known for epic hangovers on leave. After executing a blue maneuver, you may perform a free Focus action.
	*'''Black Squadron Ace:''' Vader's own TIE Squadron, were looking pretty good until they all died horribly when the Death Star blew up. Middle Initiative, can take a Talent.		*'''Black Squadron Ace:''' Vader's own TIE Squadron, were looking pretty good until they all died horribly when the Death Star blew up. Middle Initiative, can take a Talent.
	*'''Valen Rudor:''' The Imperial test pilot/ace who keeps getting his ship stolen or shot down by the crew of the Ghost on the ''Rebels'' TV show. After you or a nearby friendly defend, you may perform a free action.		*'''Valen Rudor:''' The Imperial test pilot/ace who keeps getting his ship stolen or shot down by the crew of the Ghost on the ''Rebels'' TV show. After you or a nearby friendly defend, you may perform a free action.
			*'''Magna Tolvan:''' (''H&A2'') Imperial commander turned defector and Doctor Aphra's sort of girlfriend <s>both of which are treasonous offenses</s>. She operates like Tycho with actions while stressed, but at Int 3 and limited to white actions only.
			*'''Yrica Quell:''' (''H&A2'') Another <s>traitor</s> Imperial pilot turned Rebel defector, this time from the Alphabet Squadron books. Her effect is simple. After fully executing a maneuver, you can get a lock on any enemy within your bullseye.
	*'''Seyn Marana:''' An Inferno Squadron pilot who mercifully died before she would have had to appear in ''EAfront II''. Can cancel all her Attack Dice results when attacking, and if there's a Critical in the results, she inflicts an automatic facedown card to whoever he's shooting at. Good for opening up units so that Gideon Hask gets his bonus die or Del Meeko to use his ability.		*'''Seyn Marana:''' An Inferno Squadron pilot who mercifully died before she would have had to appear in ''EAfront II''. Can cancel all her Attack Dice results when attacking, and if there's a Critical in the results, she inflicts an automatic facedown card to whoever he's shooting at. Good for opening up units so that Gideon Hask gets his bonus die or Del Meeko to use his ability.
	*'''Del Meeko:''' Inferno Three. Actually had a somewhat believable character arc in ''EAfront II''. He allows friendly ships to reroll a defense die if the attacker is damaged.		*'''Del Meeko:''' Inferno Three. Actually had a somewhat believable character arc in ''EAfront II''. He allows friendly ships to reroll a defense die if the attacker is damaged.
	*'''Gideon Hask:''' Inferno Two, who is [[Sindri\|weirdly open about his desire to see his CO die so he can take her place]]. He gets an extra attack die against damaged ships.		*'''Gideon Hask:''' Inferno Two, who is [[Sindri\|weirdly open about his desire to see his CO die so he can take her place]]. He gets an extra attack die against damaged ships.
	*'''Iden Versio:''' Inferno One, and protagonist of ''EAfront II''. Established early on as a die-hard supporter of the Empire with a pronounced hatred of the whiny and entitled Rebels. She even supported [[Exterminatus\|Operation:]] [[Stupid Evil\|Cinder]] in principle until she learned her homeworld was was on the chopping block. Her choice to defect at that point paints her as [[Perturabo\|a very unsympathetic person whose apparent change of heart is motivated entirely by self-interest]]. She then [[Mortarion\|becomes a cheerleader to the very same Rebel Alliance she had regarded as vermin]]. Her single-use ability is actually pretty decent for running TIE/ln squads, where she can actually prevent one from receiving all damage from one source. Superb for preventing somebody from getting mulched by Wedge Antilles in the first combat round.		*'''Iden Versio:''' Inferno One, and protagonist of ''EAfront II''. Established early on as a die-hard supporter of the Empire with a pronounced hatred of the whiny and entitled Rebels. She even supported [[Exterminatus\|Operation:]] [[Stupid Evil\|Cinder]] in principle until she learned her homeworld was was on the chopping block. Her choice to defect at that point paints her as [[Perturabo\|a very unsympathetic person whose apparent change of heart is motivated entirely by self-interest]]. She then [[Mortarion\|becomes a cheerleader to the very same Rebel Alliance she had regarded as vermin]]. Her single-use ability is actually pretty decent for running TIE/ln squads, where she can actually prevent one from receiving all damage from one source. Superb for preventing somebody from getting mulched by Wedge Antilles in the first combat round.
	*'''Backstabber (BoY~~):'~~'' Vader's trench run wingman that gets atomized by Han Solo, returning from 1.0 after a long absence. His standardized loadout includes a hull upgrade (Han did score a direct hit after all), Disciplined, Crack Shot, and Afterburners. The real standout is his ability, which he shares with the Battle of Yavin version of Mauler Mithel. If Mauler or Darth Vader is in Backstabber's side arc at Range 0-1, Backstabber gets to roll an additional attack die. This isn't limited to the scenario pack versions of Mauler or Vader, either.		*'''Backstabber:''' (''BoY'') Vader's trench run wingman that gets atomized by Han Solo, returning from 1.0 after a long absence. His standardized loadout includes a hull upgrade (Han did score a direct hit after all), Disciplined, Crack Shot, and Afterburners. The real standout is his ability, which he shares with the Battle of Yavin version of Mauler Mithel. If Mauler or Darth Vader is in Backstabber's side arc at Range 0-1, Backstabber gets to roll an additional attack die. This isn't limited to the scenario pack versions of Mauler or Vader, either.
	*'''Mauler Mithel:''' Vader's other wingman. Utters the phrase "Look out" before he is shot by the Millennium Falcon and runs into Vader. Rolls an additional Attack Die at Range 1, so at that distance he has the same attack power as an X-Wing.		*'''Mauler Mithel:''' Vader's other wingman. Utters the phrase "Look out" before he is shot by the Millennium Falcon and runs into Vader. Rolls an additional Attack Die at Range 1, so at that distance he has the same attack power as an X-Wing.
	*'''Mauler Mithel (BoY~~):'~~'' Mauler's standardized loadout makes him almost identical to Backstabber with some minor talent differences. Obviously, his pilot ability now refers to being in proximity to Backstabber and/or Vader. Plus, the Disciplined and Crack Shot combo is instead replaced with Predator, alluding to Mauler's panic after seeing his wingman get ganked by what amounts to a space trucker. He still gets the aforementioned Hull Upgrade and Afterburners, which makes him an attractive choice even without his typical squadron to round out any list.		*'''Mauler Mithel''' (''BoY'') Mauler's standardized loadout makes him almost identical to Backstabber with some minor talent differences. Obviously, his pilot ability now refers to being in proximity to Backstabber and/or Vader. Plus, the Disciplined and Crack Shot combo is instead replaced with Predator, alluding to Mauler's panic after seeing his wingman get ganked by what amounts to a space trucker. He still gets the aforementioned Hull Upgrade and Afterburners, which makes him an attractive choice even without his typical squadron to round out any list.
	*'''"Scourge" Skutu:''' An NPC in the West End [[Star Wars RPG]]. He gets an extra attack die against ships in his bullseye arc.		*'''"Scourge" Skutu:''' An NPC in the West End [[Star Wars RPG]]. He gets an extra attack die against ships in his bullseye arc.
	*'''Howlrunner:''' A woman named Civé Rashon, and leader of Obsidian Squadron. Pilot leading the group that chases the Millennium Falcon out Cloud City at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Allows all ships within range 1 or her to re-roll one Attack Die. If you play a swarm TAKE HER. She makes the standard TIE a lot more potent. A Stealth Device or a Shield upgrade isn't a bad idea for her if you have extra points to spend as it will allow her to live longer and keep buffing the rest of your fleet.		*'''Howlrunner:''' A woman named Civé Rashon, and leader of Obsidian Squadron. Pilot leading the group that chases the Millennium Falcon out Cloud City at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. Allows all ships within range 1 or her to re-roll one Attack Die. If you play a swarm TAKE HER. She makes the standard TIE a lot more potent. A Stealth Device or a Shield upgrade isn't a bad idea for her if you have extra points to spend as it will allow her to live longer and keep buffing the rest of your fleet.
	*'''Dark Curse (BoY~~):'~~'' The only initiative 6 TIE/ln pilot available now (possibly an accident since his 1.0 initiative was also 6). His effect is the same as before. When attacking, the defender cannot modify their dice by any means. Comes equipped with Hull Upgrade, Ruthless, and Precision Ion Engines. For a low cost, he's not a bad choice to round out an ace list.		*'''Dark Curse:''' (''BoY'') The only initiative 6 TIE/ln pilot available now (possibly an accident since his 1.0 initiative was also 6). His effect is the same as before. When attacking, the defender cannot modify their dice by any means. Comes equipped with Hull Upgrade, Ruthless, and Precision Ion Engines. For a low cost, he's not a bad choice to round out an ace list.

	== TIE Advanced 1x/2x==		== TIE Advanced 1x/2x==