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Capital Ship Carnage! Aggression Piett Deck Tech for New SWU Players

April 25, 2025

Hey TCG Squad,
If you're new to Star Wars Unlimited and looking for a deck that's easy to learn, fun to play, and sneaky powerful once you master it—today’s deck tech is for you.

Introducing: Aggression Piett — Soft Control Meets Capital Ship Beatdown!

Let’s break it all down:

🎬 The Deck Vibe:

Think of Piett as the ultimate bouncer—shutting down your opponent’s early plays so your Capital Ship Armada can roll in and take over.

This is a Soft Control deck:

  • You don't hard-lock the opponent...

  • You do slow them down just enough to unleash massive ships and dominate.

Perfect for:
✅ New players learning control
✅ Players who love turning the tide midgame
✅ Anyone who dreams of raining laser death from space

If you're still figuring out your playstyle, be sure to check out the "How to Start Playing SWU" playlist linked below!

🧠 Game Plan:

Early Game:

  • Control threats with cards like Force Choke, Shoot Down, and Merciless Contest.

  • Mulligan hard for removal against aggro.

  • Against slower decks, keep Superlaser Technician or Resupply to ramp.

Mid-Game:

  • Start deploying cheaper capital ships like Ruthless Raiders and MC30 Assault Frigate.

  • Use Overwhelming Barrage to clear the board and stabilize.

Late Game:

  • Drop Devastators and Planetary Bombardment to completely overwhelm your opponent.

  • Deal massive indirect damage—up to 12 at once if you set it up right!

🧩 Key Cards You Need to Know:

🚀 Devastator - Hunting Rebellion

  • Drop it for 6 resources (thanks Piett!)

  • 4 indirect damage wherever you want.

🚀 Devastator - Inescapable

  • 8 resources to Sentinel lock the skies and crush whatever unit’s bothering you.

🚀 Planetary Bombardment

  • A 12-damage nuke if you have enough capital ships—split it up or focus it to finish the game.

Early Tools:

  • Force Choke

  • Shoot Down

  • Open Fire

  • Price on Your Head

  • Merciless Contest

Ramp Cards:

  • Superlaser Technician

  • Resupply

  • Resupply Carrier

🔥 Matchups + Quick Tips:

🆚 Aggro Decks:
Control early. If you survive the first 3–4 turns without heavy base damage, you win late with your space armada.

🆚 Control Decks:
Focus on ramp and going wide. Deploy cheaper ships fast. Play Relentless early to keep pressure up.

🆚 Mid-Range Decks (Han1, Vos):
These are your hardest matchups. Play smart, manage tempo, and look for early windows to punch damage through.

Sideboarding Options:

  • Vs Aggro: Add I Am Your Father for more unit control.

  • Vs Control: Add 2x Relentless to help flood the board.

🎉 Why Aggression Piett Is Great for New Players:

  • ✅ Easy to pilot early, with clear goals each phase of the game.

  • ✅ Teaches essential control deck skills without being overwhelming.

  • ✅ Feels AMAZING once you land your Devastators and start bombarding the board.

🎯 Ready to Jump In?

If this sounds like your kind of deck, you can:

  • 👉 Pick up singles through my eBay store or TCGPlayer affiliate link (thanks for supporting the channel!)

  • 👉 Check out the Beginner SWU Playlist if you’re still finding your perfect deck.

Thanks for reading, and see you next time—where we always protect the base and fire the big guns first.

Until then...
- TCG HQ 🚀