Fenn Rau is ready to get in close for the kill in Star Wars X-Wing. This beast of a Scum fighter can keep up with the other Aces
Fenn Rau is an aggressive Ace for the Scum faction. His close quarters tactics can catch your opponent off guard! When attacking or defending, if the enemy ship is at range 1, roll 1 additional die. This boosts both offense and defense at the deadly range of 1, where most ships do not want to be. Fenn excels at damaging ships with a potential for 5 red dice at range 1 and rolling 4 agility dice to dodge the return fire. We can further turn up the heat with Intensity. 
Since it sometimes requires a boost or barrel roll to get into range 1, Intensity helps by adding more action economy. After you perform a boost or barrel roll, you may assign 1 focus or evade token to your ship. This can ensure that Fenn is able to get into range 1 and have a token for die modification. It takes some skill in dealing with Intensity’s downside. 
Intensity requires the card to be flipped after you receive a free evade or focus. It therefore requires an evade or focus token to “turn back on” Intensity.. It can help to veer off the main battle to refresh your Intensity safely at a distance. 
Autothrusters can aid your defenses whenever you have to escape for Intensity refreshment. By being beyond distance 2, you may change a blank agility dice to a free evade. This can ensure that you will be safe while not actively engaging threats.
A nice little package for getting in close and messing ships up. Use Fenn Rau in your next X-Wing list!
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About the Author: Barclay Montgomery
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