Fortification Analysis | Early Tribal Homeworlds Lists | Meta Update

The Regional Championship this weekend gave us the first look at decks for this mini meta we will have until Icons is released. There is a few decks that surprised us but most seem to be the in line with what we predicted would be in the top meta.  We dive into a few lists as well to review what new cards have been added.  Lastly we will cover spoilers from Icons that where released within the last couple weeks.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/iconic-musings --------- https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/regional-championship-2026-10-31-ffg-fanfinity-utrecht/?deck=35566

This week the team get together to take a first look at the new Home Worlds meta while covering a few lists from the Nexus tournament. Alex has also graced us with a few more lists to test out that he feels will become part of the meta as people start to flesh itself out.  Lastly they cover some of the last Icon’s previews as we prepare for the new mini set.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/oVaTccTmzMX https://swudb.com/deck/lgIpbGhydrjt https://swudb.com/deck/kPJXTUlExW https://swuforgSWUDBe.com/decks/cmv1y80xs02td01o8rcki4cjp --------- https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/tournaments-results/ https://swudb.com/deck/zkyosoMEPnlC https://swudb.com/deck/vGPajTBvqLlE

Homeworlds is upon us and the pre-release weekend was nothing short of epic.  We talk about who we thought was the strongest leader and any under rated cards from this weekend.  We also dive into Icons to cover some of the cards we missed.  Lastly we have 5 new lists we provide so others can try them out.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/products/icons-2027-edition   --------- https://swudb.com/deck/eaPfwBgE https://swudb.com/deck/GKzoPqApPLJE https://swudb.com/deck/BpkkeDNjuH https://swuforge.com/decks/cmuuil25l02b301m9xp4mkuar https://swuforge.com/decks/cmuuintxy02hd01m9lgpvd3i5

This episode features our last meta update till Homeworlds is released. We also cover Fortifications and analyze if we think any of them are good for the game. Lastly we have a few tribal lists that we developed to have fun with the next set. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://www.swumetastats.com/?format=Premier&meta=12 https://swubase.com/meta?formatId=1&minTournamentType=pq&page=meta&maMetaInfo=leadersAndBase&maMetaPart=champions --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/cards?searchTerm=fortify --------- Poggle https://swudb.com/deck/fUzgpRPwy https://swudb.com/deck/FUamGtLX https://swudb.com/deck/jsMfWeVVg https://swudb.com/deck/jqYfFUeNkxVL Gungan https://swudb.com/deck/YXXgHAffdEc Wookie https://swudb.com/deck/osKmPRYW

  This week with holiday, we decided to do a lighter episode and focus on the new leaders and cards that we have not covered yet. We talk about Tanner's new favorite leader to test. We also talk about the results from the past PQ weekend post cad bane ban. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate

This week we dive into what decks have done well despite Cad Bane and which ones will continue to do well afterwards. We dive into a few variations of Ahsoka and see what we can cook up.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/eCXkKGjwb https://swudb.com/deck/NXCvGVImPgIQJ https://swudb.com/deck/TgEqurCJ https://swudb.com/deck/lzagrkPnR https://swudb.com/deck/BnfIPUKkYb https://swudb.com/deck/LxLxqywdqu

We are back this week talk about PQ results from the past week. We dive into what is winning. We also review a few decks that we found to be on the rise and doing well. Last we cover if there is a Cad Bane problem or if the new cards just make all blue red villain decks too good. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/mjPvqdKQAm https://www.swumetastats.com/?format=Premier&meta=11 https://swudb.com/deck/fHSNrfBI https://swudb.com/deck/tYIWHdfVXmUaP https://swudb.com/deck/vstoszqqvaT

With Galactics wrapped up, the team takes a deep dive into the results of the Open, LCQ and Main event. We also then dive into what the new meta will look like plus the top decks and their matchup results. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate

Galactics is finally upon us. Alex and Tanner talk about the decks they are considering and then take a dive into the last statistics they could find to review what the meta could be.  They also review drafting and what prep should go into it along with some tips for the round one draft.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swu.report/2026/07/17/the-swu-report-podcast-episode-6-reading-the-table-before-galactics/ --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/drafting-for-competitive

With Galactics around the corner, we look at what the meta decks could be by taking a look at last sets meta, what cards could enhance those decks, and where we feel the new leaders land.  We also take a stab at predicting the meta.  Lastly we cover our findings from pre release weekend and what we played.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://www.swumetastats.com/meta/tierlist?format=Premier&meta=a-lawless-time https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/meta-set-7-law/