@Caiaphas dont know, maybe you are right, in that case you need to dispel his taunt first... you can also ability block him before he moves in the first round so he cant taunt, i think he is slower then any capital ship
PS. i you need the resistance x-wing to kill Hound, you can easily spare the 4th RI for him, it doesnt matter in offense, but in the defense i think the AI will play really bad if it needs several thought out moves... which means everyone attacking with the Hound can count for an easy victory no matter what they run
which means that the best attacking fleets will still be the best if they have hound and that nothing will hold well in defense as the AI wont be able to kill your Hound