2024 Michigan GT Top 8
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# 8 Brian the Mando – Galactic Empire
Brian brought a diverse collection of imperial classics. He seemed to be hedging against heavy armor and the new double sized corps as his list included a large amount of impact and multiple flame throwers.
Ewebs, Del Meeko and the AT-ST, support by Veers, can dish out reliable long-range attacks, while securing rear objectives. Meanwhile Vader, Iden and the flamethrower snows can push up aggressively and secure the remaining objectives.
#7 Jacob Sherman – 501st Legion
Upgrades people, upgrades. A different take on the very successful Anakin 501st list that has dominated the first few months of this new edition of the game, Jacob has opted to load up his Clone Infantry and Arc troopers with plenty of upgrades. Most of these upgrades allow for greater movement and survivability.
The goal here seems to be to get everyone in the best possible position and hold out as long as possible.
#6 Dronus – Galactic Empire
This list relies on the range troopers to suppress opposing units, while the inquisitors move into position to secure board control. Palpatine's 'Give in to Your Anger' is able to essentially shut down a unit for the first two turns and his pulling the strings allows you to squeeze in an additional Range Trooper attack per turn resulting in tons of additional suppression, especially when they split fire.
Palpatine's 'And Now....You Will Die' can still provide a devastating knockout punch late in the game.
#5 Isaac Van Loh – The Rizz of Skywalker
This list goes all in on the Anakin and Arcs goodness. The inclusion of 4 additional sniper teams allows Isaac to soften up targets before charging in, while providing an excellent counter to clone commandos.
#4 Trevor Wicks - Ani’s Heroes
My list relies on nearly perfect turn 1 order control to place all of its powerful pieces in the right positions.
Anakin, Bad Batch and the Clone Commandos are usually able to alpha strike at least 1 unit in the opening turn thanks to excellent order control and Rex's scouting party.
Unfortunately a close round 1 lost to Isaac denied me the chance at placing higher than 4th.
#3 Matt Evans -Rebel Onslaught
The defending champ, as well as the recently crowned GenCon champ, once again brough a ragtag assortment of Rebels, this time lead by OP Luke. His Flamethrower AT-RT are a great cheap activation, especially with plenty of large B2 units running riot. However, even the defending champ couldn't get past the three headed monster of Anakin, Yoda and the Bad Batch.
#2 Ryan Schneider - Grand Army of the Republic
#1 DeltaDave - The Shadow of Greed
The final table was a mirror match between two undefeated Anakin, Yoda and Bad Batch lists. These lists are truly terrifying, forcing the opponent to pick their poison from amongst the best units in the game.
Dave held a slight advantage in victory points(7-5) and kill points(235-189) when time was called, allowing him to usurp fellow Indy Garrison member Matt Evans' Crown.
Final Standings
