R4-P17, Fine tuned controls and Anakin’s ability (Aethersprite)

[catfood]

After fully executing a K-turn maneuver, can Anakin in the Aethersprite use R4-P17 to perform a Fine Tuned Controls boost and move to within range 1 of an enemy in his front arc and then use his pilot ability to remove the stress? And afterwards, can he do his normal action?

[Kris M]

No, if an ability’s requirements are not met, it cannot be added to the ability queue.

For Anakin Skywalker's (Delta 7/7b Aethersprite, BTL-B Y-Wing) pilot ability to enter the ability queue, an enemy ship would need to be in either his front arc at range 0-1 or in his bullseye arc after fully executing a maneuver. You wouldn't be able to use R4-P17 to reposition Anakin into range.

There is a possibility that, after fully executing a red maneuver, Anakin Skywalker could have an enemy ship in his bullseye at range 3, allowing both R4-P17 and his pilot ability to enter the ability queue. Then, using R4-P17 to boost towards an enemy ship, his pilot ability would reach the front of the ability queue. So long as Anakin finishes the boost with the enemy ship in either his front arc at range 0-1 or in his bullseye arc, it would trigger allowing him to remove the stress and be able to perform an action in the Perform Action step.