Captain's Clinic - How to fly the Onager Star Destroyer

[@irishmadcat]

I support the fun warning on the onager.

[@Giraffasaur]

Holy cow you guys play the Onager completely different than I do. I play a very "hold position" style with Rakehell usually targeting down support ships. I have played with this ship in five matchups against two different friends, and I haven't lost yet. In fact, the closest matchup I had was when I played the Onager forward instead of stationary. I actually think it's silly when players fly the Onager in quickly, because you're literally disabling the strongest aspect of the ship itself: It's range. I would love to see gameplay of this video's defined Onager strategy used effectively.

[@motf7552]

Nice! I think in the latest batreps the Onagers have all been using some form of shoot and scoot.

[@Giraffasaur]

@@motf7552 I'm on it. Thanks, and I appreciate your strategic insight. ;-)

[@rollingthunder55]

Have played Rakehell test bed with the bombardment cannons generally can only stay stationary for 2 turns before needing to start to maneuver. Out of curiosity what do you use for a screen?

[@Giraffasaur]

@@rollingthunder55 I'm generally navigating every single turn, to get a 0-speed 2-yaw maneuver, keeping my opponents in my sights. I have two Victory Is and a Gozanti, and just a couple squadrons to tie things down. The Victory Is (usually) cover the flanks.

[@Hailthecloudslayer]

I love your guys shit! Good clinic on the Onager, I was hoping to hear about the ship load outs as you guys typically do when it comes to officer slots and the like but maybe a good add on for next time.

[@marswcw]

Quiet Ken, the dog is barking

[@mjorr3081]

Mars - do you really need a lesson on flying the Onager

[@TheBoardGameKaptain]

Very cool run down. Even though you haven’t played with the other 2 titles, I would have liked to have heard your opinion on them.

[@rollingthunder55]

When this wave came out was glad for both factions had two scary ships. Playing them though the Onager sure comes out the winner if you can screen her right. The 10 hull and BC level fire power with out the super weapon makes me wonder if she is a bit under costed. Maybe increase both hulls by 15 pts and I wonder if Varnelian isn't under costed too dice you need on demand this is a bit harmful.

[@ekerslithery5955]

This thing: *exists* Sniper scrubs: *invest*

[@ProjectIcarusFE]

You guys are seriously sleeping on Rakehell and Sunder. Rakehell is a good way to keep MSU in your arc, Sunder is a fantastic way to cripple any key upgrade pieces to your opponents strategy. I like Cataclysm, but it takes so much building around to be reliable (Tarkin or Hondo being the only way to get the tokens plus Ozzel crew allowing you to move up if needed).

[@motf7552]

Not challenging what you've said about those two titles. They just don't get used much here because attacking on turn 1 is fairly easy to setup (you just need Hondo really) and also very appealing!

[@ProjectIcarusFE]

@@motf7552 Fair. I've never managed without Ozzel crew, but I guess it depends on your opponent. I tend to fly fewer ships/squadrons and rarely have the placement advantage so I guess that might explain why. Anyways, still enjoyed the video!

[@someguyinatshirt2624]

As a rebel player, whenever I come across anyone who's interested in this game, I tell them to stay away from rebels.

[@nathanadams6168]

This ship has ruined the casual play for me. Everyone using it makes it annoying to build lists to fight it.

[@galacticconflict7360]

Aren't almost all good combos detrimental to new players :)