Talk:TIE/D/@comment-82.234.82.165-20151219150037

Glad to see the Real defender is coming to the table. Seriously, optional ion cannon ? it should have been made mandatory, and free (3 points discount on Cannon upgrades. Mostly the hate of this ship revolves around a 2-3 points overcost)

Compared with HLC, Ion+Primary makes you trade an additionnal defense dice for one (probabilistically) guaranteed damage at range 3, higher average damage at range 2 (since the ion damage is "guaranteed"), and for a free hit at range 1 (you still keep to roll your 4 attack dice).

Combo with Vessery is lethal indeed.

I prefer the Ion cannon over the Flechette. You can stack Ion but not the stresses. Plus, if you park a ship where it goes, the ennemy won't have actions anyway.

Can't wait to try a 3 ion TIE/D list !