[rym]

Well, since there is a thread now, how about people post up some of their favorite armies?

The army selection process is by far one of my favorite aspects of the game. Trying to come up with the right ships, the right upgrades and pilot skills, etc. My buddy and I typically play anywhere from 50 - 100 points, depending on time, and sometimes we'll start with, say, a base of 50 points and roll a d20 (with a multiplier from 1-5) and add that many points to the base for our starting army points.

I don't know that I have a favorite army yet, but I do want to play a 4-Bomber army with the extra Bombers I asked for for Christmas, heh!

Right now, the 2 armies I want to field and play are the following:

ESCORT
Captain Yorr (shuttle)(24): PS 4
Ion Cannon(3) / Recon Specialist(3) / Gunner(5)
Maarek Stele (TIE Advanced)(27): PS 9
Veteran Instincts(1) / Engine Upgrade(4)
Darth Vader (TIE Advanced)(29): PS 9
Engine Upgrade(4)
total 100 points

BOMBS AWAY
Captain Jonus (TIE Bomber)(22): PS 6
Expert Handling(2)
Major Rhymer (TIE Bomber)(26): PS 7
Expert Handling(2) / Cluster Missiles(4) x 2
Gamma Squadron Pilot (TIE Bomber)(18 ): PS 4
Seismic Charges(2)
Gamma Squadron Pilot (TIE Bomber)(18 ): PS 4
Seismic Charges(2)
total 100 points

Thoughts?

Typically when we play, I let my friend - or son - decide which faction they would like to play, and more times than not, I end up being the Rebels. My experience with the Empire is limited, so I'm not even sure that either army is even feasible, but they sure seem like they'd be fun.