Where the Empire drowns in a sea of defensive tech and ruthless enablers, the Rebel officer suite leans into utility, flexibility, and squadron synergy. And like their Imperial counterparts, some of these officers are so good they’re practically auto-includes, while others gather dust in the binder.
The officer slot is precious real estate on Rebel ships — it’s almost always filled, but with fewer standout options than the Empire has. That means when an officer is strong (Toryn Farr, Adar Tallon, Lando), they show up everywhere. When one is weak, you rarely see it at all. Let’s dive in.
Adar Tallon
Ten points is a lot, but not when you’re giving a 20+ point ace a second swing every round. And of course, it’s a Rogue squadron you’re recycling, so it doesn’t even need a command for the follow-up. Luke, Lando, Dutch, Han — the list of abusers is long. It’s thematic, it’s fun, it’s extremely strong. Too strong, maybe.
Verdict: Leave as is or consider a tweak, such as “cannot affect Rogues”. Okay, okay, I can already hear the enraged screaming, so I'll back off!
Ahsoka Tano (Officer)
She’s my BAE, but let’s be real: 2 points is criminally underpriced. Turning any token into the token you need most — instantly — is wildly powerful. She doesn’t generate economy, but she converts it perfectly.
Verdict: Should be 3. If I didn't like her so much I might say 4 😆
Captain Rex
Before ARC’s Draven, Rex felt overpriced — raid was weak for Rebels. Now, he’s fine. Rebels finally have a commander who makes raid a thing.
Verdict: At 5 points he’s fair, though I wouldn’t balk at 4.
Ezra Bridger
Amazing utility. One-use only, but compare him to Titus or Ozzel and his 3-point price looks laughable. Unlike them, he can’t be Vader-choked, which is a limitation, I guess. He’s common, potent, and arguably too cheap.
Verdict: Four points would be more reasonable, but 3 is fine, I suppose.
General Draven
A diet Kallus. Less consistent, less useful, but still has his place. Intel is rare these days, and counter squadrons aren’t everywhere either. Rarely seen, but not dead weight.
Verdict: If Kallus is 4, Draven should be 3. If Kallus is 3, Draven should be 2.
Kyrsta Agate (Officer)
Rarely seen, but not dead weight. Would be good if Rebel hulls actually had Salvo — they don’t outside the SH and Providence (or LFC and Reactive). That makes her niche at best. You’d think she’d shine on an Agate-commanded Starhawk, but of course you can’t take her there.
Verdict: Either leave her at 5 and accept she’s rarely used, or try to drop her to 4. Doesn't really matter.
Lando Calrissian (Officer)
One of the best one-shot defensive officers in the game. For 4 points you can blank a catastrophic roll, swing an engagement, or save a flagship. A bargain.
Verdict: Five wouldn’t be wrong, but his gamble factor makes 4 feel right.
Leia Organa (Officer)
Niche but powerful. Timing and positioning matter, but she can swing a battle if used smartly.
Verdict: At 3 points she’s fairly costed and doesn’t need a change.
Major Derlin
A sturdy defensive piece. Sometimes feels pricey at 7, but when you compare him to Brunson (now 9), he holds up.
Verdict: If Brunson dropped to 8, I’d say make Derlin 6. As is, he’s fine.
Raymus Antilles
Once a workhorse, now an overpaid relic. The extra token is nice, but not worth 7 in today’s token-rich economy.
Verdict: Should be 5, same as my suggestion for Yularen, and balanced compared to Rune Haako (4).
Sabine Wren
Not bad at 4, but not great either.
Verdict: Swap her price with Ezra’s, and balance is restored.
Toryn Farr
A cornerstone Rebel officer. Range-wide blue rerolls on squadrons is absurdly good. She’s been less visible in the age of rogue balls (who often fight far from ships), but she’s still one of the strongest Rebel officers in the game.
Verdict: Price is right.
Walex Blissex
Still excellent, especially with Agate or Admonition. Defensive recursion is strong, and at 5 he’s balanced.
Verdict: Leave him.
Wedge Antilles (Officer)
Niche but useful. Lets three squadrons slingshot forward for a token cost. Limited range and 3 squad restriction make him grounded, but in the right build, he’s great.
Verdict: Three points would be more appropriate, but 4 is acceptable.
Final Verdict – Rebel Officers
Rebel officers lean heavily into squadron synergy and utility tricks, and it shows. Adar Tallon is too good with Rogues, Ezra is underpriced, and Ahsoka is a steal. On the defensive side, Lando, Derlin, and Walex provide solid protection without being oppressive.
The problem? Rebels don’t have the sheer breadth of options the Empire does. Too many Rebel ships take the same few officers, while others languish. The slot is always filled, but variety is low.
Rebalancing a handful of costs (Ezra up, Ahsoka up, Raymus down, Sabine down) would go a long way to making the Rebel officer suite more competitive internally. Right now, Rebels live and die by a small handful of standouts.
Next Up: GAR/CIS Officers.
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