Quick Specs
Manufacturer: Fantasy Flight Games
Contents: 18 Cards, 20 Tokens, Maneuver Dial, Painted Ship Model
Compatibility: X-Wing 2.0 Core Set Required
Every X-Wing 2.0 commander knows the frustration: you’ve meticulously planned your squadron, only to watch your starfighters get shredded by swarms of disposable droid fighters. The common wisdom says “they’re just cheap cannon fodder” – until a Hyena-class bomber slips through your formation and detonates its entire payload in your blind spot.
Most players counter droid swarms with brute firepower, wasting precious action economy trying to outgun them. But the secret weapon of the Separatist Alliance isn’t in the Vulture droids you see coming – it’s in the upgraded Hyenas you don’t.
The Separatist’s Secret Weapon
Baktoid Armor Workshop’s Hyena-class droid bomber represents an evolutionary leap from the ubiquitous Vulture droid. Where its predecessor was designed for mass production, the Hyena incorporates Techno Union experimental ordnance that makes it one of the most cost-effective force multipliers in Star Wars X-Wing 2.0.
Comparative Advantage Matrix
| Feature | Hyena Bomber | Vulture Droid | TIE Bomber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordnance Capacity | ★★★★☆ (4 upgrade slots) | ★☆☆☆☆ (1 slot) | ★★★☆☆ (3 slots) |
| Swarm Synergy | Networked AI protocols | Basic coordination | Requires human pilots |
| Cost Efficiency | $13.99 MSRP | $9.99 MSRP | $19.99 MSRP |
The Hyena Moment: A Tactical Case Study
Initial State: Your Republic squadron holds the advantage against numerically superior but fragile droid forces.
Trigger Event: Three Hyena bombers break formation, each carrying Experimental Proton Bombs.
Struggle: Your ARC-170s scramble to reorient, but the droids’ unpredictable movement dials make targeting difficult.
Intervention: The Hyenas detonate overlapping blast radii, bypassing your shields entirely.
Outcome: $41.97 worth of bombers just neutralized $120 worth of your fleet.
Revelation: In the droid army, quantity has a quality all its own.
Why This Expansion Changes Everything
The Hyena-class bomber expansion pack isn’t just another ship – it’s a paradigm shift for Separatist players. By combining the movement unpredictability of droid fighters with devastating payload options, it creates what tournament players call “the minefield effect”:
- Psychological Dominance: Opponents must account for every Hyena’s potential blast radius
- List Flexibility: 18 included cards enable multiple build strategies
- Narrative Authenticity: Perfectly captures CIS tactical doctrine from The Clone Wars
The Final Verdict
At $13.99, the Hyena-class bomber represents both financial and points-cost efficiency that belies its tabletop impact. Whether you’re building a competitive swarm list or recreating iconic Clone Wars battles, this expansion delivers exceptional value through:
✅ Tournament-viable gameplay mechanics
✅ Premium pre-painted miniature quality
✅ Strategic depth disproportionate to cost
For Separatist commanders and collectors alike, this is the droid expansion you’re looking for.