BB 1e is my unabashed obsession and consequently most people in my gaming circle have either embraced it, or at least come into contact with it superficially.

I feel the need to explore it fully, more deeply in some way before the inevitable end point comes.

The object; To allow the full range of Bare Bones X Wing 1e ships to get a run, over a reasonable period of time with some applied order to the proceedings. Preferably I would also like to be able to recount stories of the fights in some relevant form, keeping the legend alive so to speak. I came late to this, so some catching up is needed.

The method: A loose campaign system with minor but fixed squad building controls and a desire to stick to that process.

The Commandments that shall be followed:

• Squads will be formed in a logical and StarWars storyline acceptable fashion in 30 or 60 point limited builds (either depending on composition) which may also contain a “bid” value for initiative.

• All squads will contain at least 1 named, unique Pilot.

• These will be employed in 60, 120 or 180 point forces as desired on the day.

• Squads will be limited to the ships available to us/me (no triple U-boats).

• Lost unique Pilots and upgrades will be respectfully “Removed In Perpetuity” (RIP) from the build roster, with a brief description of their combat record and final battle.

• The Empire and Rebel player may take up to 60pts in a Scum ally and/or mercenary faction in a 120 or 180 point force (Empire picks first).

• Scum may be fielded as a 2 faction alliance or 1 faction with/without mercenary forces.

• Upgrades are limited to only what is allowed in BB (no Titles, Mods or EPT’s). Some upgrades are allowed to specific ship/pilot combos in lieu of Titles and some upgrades are faction limited.

• All Pilots are allowed as available considering the above restrictions.

The idea, which should be pretty obvious, is to allow a pair or several players to play a series of games over some extended time (maybe months, likely years), exploring all of the pilots available in BB in a “storyline” fashion. These will be recorded and go into “legend”. If a pilot is flown well, their part in the overall tableau will be secured. If not, their story will end abruptly.

Losses will be felt, champions celebrated.

A soft landing early on would likely be generic heavy squads, with the gradual addition of the better pilots as confidence (and losses) mount.

I hope this has the desired effect. I would like my hero pilots to have some success, but really want to avoid those same-same squads, giving each and every ship and Pilot a go.

My fervent hope is that X Wing 1e will get a decent send off and some cool memories before time and apathy takes it off the gaming table. I feel a good campaign is always the best way to accomplish this.

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*Imperial; Tie, Interceptor, Adv Prototype, Advanced, Defender, Phantom, Aggressor, Bomber, Punisher, Lambda, Decimator.

Rebel; A/X/E/B/Y Wing, ARC-170, Z95, VCX 100, Attack Shuttle, HWK-290, YT 2400/1300, Sabines Tie.

Black Sun; Viper, Z95, Kihraxz, Y Wing, HWK

Tansarii; Scyk

Binayre Pirate; Firespray, Z95.

Protectorate; Fang, Firespray

LOK Revenant; Scurrg

Assorted Merc and Cartel; Scyk, Z95, Kihraxz, Viper, Y Wing, Scurrg, GA-1, HWK, YV-666, JM 5000, Aggressor, Firespray. Some are shared with above.

**This could be added to with BBx (expanded), which includes;

Huge ship; Cargo, Hard-point, Crew and Team (still no Mods), optional Titles (in Lieu of Pilots).

Rebel; K Wing, Sheathipede, GR-75 Transport, Auzituck and U Wing (Rebel not Renegade).

Imperial; Striker, Reaper, Gozanti.

Scum; Kimogila, Lancer, C-Roc.

Upgrade; Harpoon Missiles, Tractor beams/Ketsu Onyo, Krennic and select other upgrades/effects left out of BB for simplification.