Escort

Squadron Keyword

Escort. (Squadrons you are engaged with cannot attack squadrons that lack escort unless performing a counter attack.)

Timing

The effect of this Keyword triggers during Attack Step 1: "Declare Target"

Squadrons with Escort:

• V-19 Torrent
• • "Axe" (V-19 Torrent)
• • "Kickback" (V-19 Torrent)

• TIE Advanced
• • Darth Vader (TIE Advanced)
• • Zertik Strom (TIE Advanced)
• • Tempest Squadron (TIE Advanced)
• • Black Squadron (TIE Fighter)
• X-wing
• • Luke Skywalker (X-wing)
• • Wedge Antilles (X-wing)
• • Biggs Darklighter (X-wing)

• YT-1300

Special Rules with Escort:

• IG-88 (Aggressor): "You ignore the Escort and Counter keywords on enemy squadrons."
• • Biggs Darklighter (X-wing): "Before a friendly squadron with Escort at distance 1 suffers damage during an attack, you may reduce the total damage by 1. If you do, choose a friendly squadron with Escort at distance 1 . That squadron suffers 1 damage."
• • Hera Syndulla (X-wing): "When you are activated, friendly squadrons at distance 1 that have Escort gain Adept 1 until the end oft the round."