These two ships have a lot in common. They are brute/support ships without built in turret primaries, but none the less strong offensive weapons.

Points;

YV 29 to 35 (64 max) vs 35 to 40 (74 max) VCX

The YV can be relatively cheap at 1/3rd of a squad’s points or less, allowing the user to slot it into a support role or as a front liner, the VCX is usually going to be dearer, but the maximum of 74 points is unlikely.

Base Stats;

YV 3w 1 6 6 vs 4 0 10 6 VCX

The VCX has 4 more health, but the YV has the “perpetual health” of 1 Agility, giving the Ghost the slightest edge unless the fight drags on. The wide fire arc is not a replacement for a turret, but it is useable at R3 vs the less wide but brutal 4d primary (one of two in BB). The Ghost has no inherent agility, but may Evade as an action, the YV has permanent agility.

Actions;

YV Lock vs Lock, Evade VCX

Finally some big ship love.

Upgrades (BB style);

YV 3 Crew, Missile, Cannon, Illicit vs 2 Crew, 2 Torpedo, Turret, System VCX

A true “party Bus” vs a more refined and dangerous Turret, Systems combo. With 2 Torp, a Turret and 4d Primary, the Ghost has the most offensive options of any ship in BB, but that is where the 70+ points comes in. The YV can pack the Heavy Laser Cannon and some Illicit trickery, but the real benefit will likely be in wingmen for the points difference.

Moves;

YV 7 White, 5 Green, 3 Red vs 8 White, 4 Green, 4 Red VCX

YT Speed 4 vs Speed 4, 5 K Turn DM

The K Turn is a real point of difference. Most large base ships, especially the tougher ones lack much in the way of manoeuvring power, but the Ghost, with it’s big base can cover some ground and come back in your face! Other than that, they are pretty even.

Pilots;

YV 4 (3 Elite) vs 4 (3 Elite*) VCX

The YV does have a weaker pilot choice than the Ghost. This is to some extend mitigated by their Illicit upgrade, adding in the “X” factor better Pilots often add, but the Ghost has amazing crew synergy and a system slot, making them pretty even.

Summary;

The Ghost is a beast, making even the Imperial Raider look more regularly sized and it packs a wallop for it’s points. The YV is cheaper, which it needs, allowing for some extra help.

*No Ghost Pilots have Elite talents (and neither does BB), but three have inherent talents.