Talk:IG-2000 Expansion Pack/@comment-199.200.110.252-20180425014304/@comment-454133-20180425024103

I really like the IG-2000, but it does tend to soak points. It makes a good buddy for a Firespray or Lancer (Shadow Caster) for some two-ship fleets, and IMO it's a fun ship to fly.

If you like Autothrusters and Guri, and you enjoy flying your StarViper quite a bit, then the SV expansion could be a good deal. StarVipers aren't very competitive in the top meta (except occasionally Thweek), but if you're playing casually then they work well.

You can actually just proxy cards you don't have and playtest the starviper cards and pilots, see how you like them. That may be a good idea -- try before you buy.

As for the Kihraxz, the two interesting things the expansion would get you (other than a 2nd model & dial) is Talonbane Cobra and Glitterstim. Talonbane is a fun pilot, but in casual games you can just proxy him. Proxying also applies to the StarViper -- the main reason to get the expansion is to get a 2nd model + dial + baseplate. If you're okay with proxies (writing down your fleet on paper, or printing it from a fleet builder), then that saves you a lot of money because you can drive purchase decisions on which ships you like, instead of chasing upgrades.

If you're not okay with proxying, or you like playing in official tournaments, then I'd recommend the StarViper for Virago and especially Autothrusters, which will make your Guns For Hire ships and Protectorate Starfighters very happy. And the StarViper is fun enough, I can see running two in a casual match (my favs are Thweek and Guri).

The IG-2000 comes with a lot of good cards too... if you're not so in love with StarVipers that you want to field two in a fleet frequently, then IG is a better choice for adding variety.

I hope that helps!