Outside the Box #1: Biggs Darklighter
Outside the Box #2: Darth Vader, Champion of the Sith
Outside the Box #3: Luke Skywalker, Jedi Master
Outside the Box #4: Darth Malak
Outside the Box #5: Anakin Skywalker, Sith Apprentice
Outside the Box #6: Obi-Wan on Boga
Outside the Box #7: Bastila Shan
Outside the Box #8: Corran Horn
People seemed to like the idea of trying to use seldom used figs in squads. So this is in response to that.
It's essentially an exercise in creativity to improve your prowess as a squad-builder and get you thinking of different squad combinations than you probably do normally.
First challenge is Biggs Darklighter.
Try to come up with a 100 point squad that could take on Bane and 6 Ugnaughts. A 150 point squad that could take on Black and Blue (LV or JH). And a 200 point squad that could be decent at a tournament.
Here are mine:
-100 points vs. Bane & 6 Ugnaughts-
Chewbacca, Enraged Wookiee (34)
Biggs Darklighter (26)
Rebel Leader (18)
Mon Calamari Tech Specialist x4 (16)
Ugnaught Demolitionist x2 (6)
(100 pts. - 9 activations)
Chewie can tie up Bane and can actually hit thanks to the boosted combined fire from the Mon Cals (possibly with Spotter, but not necessary). Biggs can sit back and Double Attack Bane. Use the extra Mon Cals and the Rebel Leader to clear the Ugnaughts between Biggs and Bane so he's actually hurting Bane.
-150 points vs. Black & Blue-
Chewbacca, Rebel Hero (30)
Han Solo, Rogue (30)
Biggs Darklighter (26)
Admiral Ackbar (21)
Princess Leia (20)
C-3PO & R2-D2 (18)
Ugnaught Demolitionist (3)
(148 pts. 7 activations)
Han Rogue and R2PO are obvious additions to combat Thrawn. Chewie makes sure the Disruptive bubble stays around for a long time. Ackbar helps win initiative and makes sure Han is always +11 Attack. Leia helps with damage output from Han or Chewie. This team needs to stay away from Vader as long as possible. Hopefully you'll play on a map with an open gambit area. If Biggs, Chewie, and Han can chip away at Vader enough, they might scrape out a victory.
-200 pts. Tournament Quality-
Luke's Landspeeder (47)
Han Solo, Rebel Hero (35)
Chewbacca with C-3PO (31)
Lobot (27)
Biggs Darklighter (26)
Princess Leia (20)
R2-D2 (8)
Ugnaught Demolitionist x2 (6)
(200 pts. - 9-15 activations)
Landspeeder, Han Rebel Hero, and Leia is a proven combination at 150. This 200 point squad adds 2 Double Attacking shooters. Chewie's Draw Fire helps protect Biggs' miniscule HP from Accurate shooters. Also double door control and plenty of activations.
Please take the challenge and post your squads! Also cast your vote for the next figure for Outside the Box #2.