The latest squad pack for the Star Wars: Shatterpoint miniatures game features a formidable team of Rebel Alliance operatives led by General Han Solo and Chewie. Expecting to release in June, The “Real Quiet Like” squad represents Solo and his longtime companion Chewbacca during the pivotal events around the Battle of Endor.
Expanded Capabilities of the “Real Quiet Like” Squad
Beyond the core members of Han Solo and Chewbacca, the “Real Quiet Like” squad also includes two Rebel Commandos. These Commandos provide valuable support and firepower to the squad.
Rebel Commando Abilities
- Suppressive Fire: The Rebel Commandos can lay down covering fire to pin down enemies and prevent them from moving or acting effectively. This allows the squad to control the flow of battle and set up advantageous positions.
- Demolitions Expertise: The Commandos are skilled with explosives and can use Thermal Detonators to devastating effect against enemy units and vehicles. Their ability to breach defenses and take out hardened targets makes them a crucial asset.
- Coordinated Strikes: Working together, the Rebel Commandos can coordinate their attacks to maximize damage against high-priority targets. This synergy allows the squad to focus fire and eliminate key threats in a coordinated manner.
General Solo’s squad moves fast and quietly and seeks to take out its adversaries before they can summon reinforcements. This force expands on the Scouts themed releases with key elements from the Rebel Alliance who are quite skilled and comfortable conducting unconventional warfare against superior numbers.
Solo’s background as a scoundrel has proven his ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances, seizing the initiative and quite capable of turning events to his advantage. Relying on luck and skill, Solo’s battlefield presence is amplified with the support of Chewbacca’s abilities.
The “It’s Not Wise to Upset a Wookiee” card allows Chewie to unleash his rage—doing damage by rolling Strikes and Criticals. “Bodyguard” provides some Cover for a nearby allied Primary or Secondary as they literally hide behind Chewie. “Intimidating Presence” gives some free defense expertise to any Rebel Alliance character near Chewie, so long as he’s not wounded.
Pairing with Scouts
The squad’s stealth and mobility synergizes well with Rebel Scout units like the Ewok Trappers or Paploo. These scouts can provide reconnaissance, flanking maneuvers, and additional firepower to support Solo’s covert operations. The combination of the “Real Quiet Like” squad’s firepower and the scouts’ mobility and scouting abilities makes for a formidable strike force.
Integrating with Rebel Troopers
Bringing along Rebel Troopers to provide a solid defensive line and ranged firepower can complement the “Real Quiet Like” squad’s hit-and-run tactics. The Troopers can hold objectives and draw enemy attention while Solo’s team strikes from the shadows. This allows the Rebels to maintain a multi-pronged approach, with the “Real Quiet Like” squad conducting daring raids and the Troopers providing a sturdy backbone.
With its versatile capabilities and potential for creative combinations, the “Real Quiet Like” squad is a valuable asset for Rebel players looking to conduct daring covert operations in the Shatterpoint campaign. It’s worth noting that the second time the Death Star went down, credit could be given to the “Real Quiet Like” group and their allies, which is no small accomplishment. The squad’s ability to strike hard and fast, while also supporting other Rebel forces, makes them a crucial component of any Rebel strategy.
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