Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – Imperial Raider (Expansion)^*

The Imperial Raider is a large expansion for the Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game. It hands the Empire its own capital ship and is aimed at players who already own the core set and want bigger battles in Cinematic and Epic play.

What is it about?

For a long time only the Rebellion fielded huge ships like the CR90 corvette. This box evens the odds: the Empire gains a pre-painted Raider-class corvette that handles like a genuine capital ship on the table.

What's in the box?

• One large, pre-painted Imperial Raider-class corvette miniature
• A new TIE Advanced miniature with an alternate paint scheme
• Maneuver templates, ship cards, and tokens for the huge ship
• "Energy" rules for powering up your shields and special abilities

Who is it for?

This suits Imperial players who want a flagship to anchor their fleet and stand up to the Rebellion's biggest ships. One caveat: it is not a standalone game. You need the X-Wing core set and a point limit large enough to bring such a big ship to the table.

Conclusion

If you love the Empire and enjoy large, cinematic games, this is an imposing ship with a feel all its own. Casual players or newcomers without the core set should start there first.