I've always thought this was a bit of a shame, as AT-STs are fairly iconic vehicles from the Star Wars franchise, and I actually think the two figures represent the mythos very well, point-cost notwithstanding.īut with the release of Return to Hoth, we were given the SC2-M Repulsor Tank.
To begin with, the AT-ST and General Weiss from the core game are grossly overpriced for skirmish, especially since you never get to deploy them for free, as you do in the campaign.Īs impressive as their attack pools and surge abilities are, there's almost no attack that would be worth 14+ points if they only got to attack once each round. And for a long while, there weren't any viable Vehicle deployment cards in Imperial Assault's skirmish mode. On the other hand, General Weiss, or even just a regular AT-ST, is a pretty rare sight on a skirmish battlefield. Sure, Stormtroopers, Imperial droids, and hired guns are great and all, but nothing says " Unlimited power!" like dropping a giant AT-ST figurine onto the table.
Playing as the Imperial player for most of my campaigns, I've always felt that moments like those really made Rebel players feel that they were up against the most powerful military force in the galaxy. However, even players who haven't finished a full campaign will probably be well-acquainted with General Weiss and his personal AT-ST's Epic Arsenal, as there are several mission events that pull him dramatically into the story. Given its branching structure, the campaign can be drawn out or a bit of snowball - even prematurely ending if both Empire and Rebels agree that one side has grown too strong.
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