Imperial Helmsman
review by Jeff Hansen
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This pilot adds 2 to the power of anything he pilots, and is non-unique (although restricted to three), which works fine with Strategic Reserves to cancel Force drains. The helmsman also has a nice destiny number, which makes him a decent candidate for a Dark numbers deck. The best gametext of this Imperial is that he draws one battle destiny if not able to otherwise while aboard a Star Destroyer. That's an easy way around Jedi Test #2, and sets up an interesting little combo with Brief Loss Of Control (a Cloud City interrupt). Additionally, if the Star Destroyer happens to have some immunity to attrition, it becomes a powerful space force on its own without being too card-intensive. The Imperial Helmsman is a bargain for what he provides.
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