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[Petroff Northrup]

I may name my Highlander unit, the "Free Northwind Highlanders," if it ever gets off the ground for real of course, what do you guys think?

[Zectorman]

Tifalia, on 20 February 2012 - 07:34 PM, said:

No worries, the unit name (and appearance) will definitely not be as described in these posts, Zectorman. Just a bit of harmless entertainment until the game starts.
But the original threat post still remains on what such a unit could be named and composed of in-game.

Oh i know, no worries.

If its going to be a House Unit lets give it a name like the "Jade Guard" or something Capellan imperial like

[Fury1]

Tifalia, on 20 February 2012 - 11:25 AM, said:

If you are a loyal Clan warrior as you say (and a Galaxy Commander to boot) would it not be logical for you to refer to your 'mech by its original CLAN name, instead of going by what us freebirth barbarians call it?

You talk of many people underestimating your 'mech also, yet I believe that is the same as to what you doing to me and my accomplishments at piloting a Crab...




Go the Hawaiian Fuzzy Bunnes!

My apologies Tafalia, I wouldnt have wanted you to get it confused with a Catapult. After all I hear the IS education system isnt exactly..top notch

[Fury1]

And you pilot a Crab? Very commendable, I enjoy pilots whom think outside the box. I often think outside the box myself

[Tifalia]

Zectorman, on 20 February 2012 - 09:10 PM, said:

Oh i know, no worries.

If its going to be a House Unit lets give it a name like the "Jade Guard" or something Capellan imperial like

The "Jade Guards" sounds pretty decent, or it could be the "Emerald Guards" or... whatever. I will add the name to the voting list and see what the good people who decide to sign up in it like best. It is after all, a unit for the wards and citizens alike.

Fury1, on 20 February 2012 - 09:37 PM, said:

My apologies Tafalia, I wouldnt have wanted you to get it confused with a Catapult. After all I hear the IS education system isnt exactly..top notch

I have studied the Clans a good deal and do not get confused easily as far as they are concerned. It is the Inner Sphere that, surprisingly, I have difficulty remembering the most. Boardwalk is not exactly a thorough-fare planet, after all.

Fury1, on 20 February 2012 - 09:38 PM, said:

And you pilot a Crab? Very commendable, I enjoy pilots whom think outside the box. I often think outside the box myself

A Crab pilot for near on 18 years. Being designed to perform as a guerilla style combat 'mech loaded out only in energy weapons as well as heavily armoured (not to mention a mighty fine Magna 250 engine to boot) allows my little darling to get up close and personal in any combat and get out with a minimum of fuss.

Such a sexy looking machine.

Edited by Tifalia, 21 February 2012 - 03:25 AM.

[Zectorman]

seeing as the Davients and other houses have TONS of units forming up, i think we need to split into mutliple units. No one has played this game yet so no one can say they have "Experience" yet. Aside from the tips from the older games and older players, i think its going to be better to have many loyal Units. In fact i might just start one myself, possibly full of noobies like myself but want to make a name for themself and kick Davient *** for the great Capellan Confederation

[metro]

As soon as we know what units we will start the game with, via a DEV announcement.

Maybe we can do some sort of sign up list...with its very own forum thread.

[bogey313]

As long as we can serve for the glory of our illustrious Chancellor it matters not what we call ourselves.

[Thorn Hallis]

Can we make the Black Lancers attack a little earlier? I'd like to be part of the Hustaing Warriors.

[Kiff Stevenson]

Ok, so I realize that all of this will probably have to wait until the devs have sorted everything out, but I've done a bit of research and I think I know where I'd like to fit into the CCAF if I have the choice.

I think I'd like to be a part of the 2nd Confederation Reserve Cavalry. There are several reasons for this.

1) I'm not sure how much time I am going to have to commit to the House and/or the MWO community after launch. My professional life is kind of up in the air right now. Since this is the case, I figure being a stalwart but non-prestigeous/non-crucial part of the CCAF would probably be best.

2) The 2nd CRC ('Capella's Bright Edge') are from (you guessed it!) the planet Capella: home of Ceres Metals, proud producers of the venerable VND series of BattleMechs (I'm REALLY hoping my Vindicator will be in this game!!). If possible, I'll be piloting a Vindi most of the time. Again, this will probably be convenient since the Vindi is capable of filling almost any role. Therefore I should be able to be of some use to someone whenever I'm online.

3) Unlike most reserve units in the CCAF, the CRC regiments have the mandate to serve throughout the Confederation. Again, this should give me the flexibility to help out wherever I'm needed.

4) Finally, the 2nd CRC managed to survive the Fourth War intact, something that is pretty important to remember since we're now in 3049!




[Notes: See Coleman and Trossen, BattleTech Field Manual: Capellan Confederation (FASA Corporation: Chicago, 2000), pp.69-70.]

Edited by Kiff_Stevenson, 01 March 2012 - 08:30 PM.

[metro]

nice research Kiff.

We do hope you will be here more than you think you will.

[GI Journalist]

Petroff Northrup, on 20 February 2012 - 08:51 PM, said:

I may name my Highlander unit, the "Free Northwind Highlanders," if it ever gets off the ground for real of course, what do you guys think?

I'd like to see a new Scot led unit in the Capellan Confederation that is independent of the Northwind Highlanders, much like MacGregor's Armored Scouts or McCrimmon's Light Cavalry. It was sad to see so much tradition lost in the 4th Succession War through the destruction and defection of units.

The unit would certainly attract Highlanders who are still loyal to the Confederation, and could serve as a focal point for the ultimate return of the Northwind Highlanders.

[Bronsk]

Tifalial, like your attitude and drive, it will be an honor to face you and yours across the field of battle.

Edited by Bronsk, 02 March 2012 - 08:37 AM.

[Petroff Northrup]

GI Journalist, on 02 March 2012 - 08:16 AM, said:

I'd like to see a new Scot led unit in the Capellan Confederation that is independent of the Northwind Highlanders, much like MacGregor's Armored Scouts or McCrimmon's Light Cavalry. It was sad to see so much tradition lost in the 4th Succession War through the destruction and defection of units.

The unit would certainly attract Highlanders who are still loyal to the Confederation, and could serve as a focal point for the ultimate return of the Northwind Highlanders.

That is actually a good idea, I have focused too much on the NWH's return alone when so many other worlds, especially many with Scot roots, were lost and now we have many of our kin. I will therefore continue my goal of liberating Northwind but instead will do so as part of a cohesive and combied CAPELLAN unit rather one of Northwind descendants.

[Hayden]

GI Journalist, on 02 March 2012 - 08:16 AM, said:

I'd like to see a new Scot led unit in the Capellan Confederation that is independent of the Northwind Highlanders, much like MacGregor's Armored Scouts or McCrimmon's Light Cavalry. It was sad to see so much tradition lost in the 4th Succession War through the destruction and defection of units.

The unit would certainly attract Highlanders who are still loyal to the Confederation, and could serve as a focal point for the ultimate return of the Northwind Highlanders.

Petroff Northrup, on 08 March 2012 - 09:29 AM, said:

That is actually a good idea, I have focused too much on the NWH's return alone when so many other worlds, especially many with Scot roots, were lost and now we have many of our kin. I will therefore continue my goal of liberating Northwind but instead will do so as part of a cohesive and combied CAPELLAN unit rather one of Northwind descendants.

McCrimmon's Light Cavalry, MacGregor's Armored Scouts, Preston's Lancers...

These are just a few of the many Capellan units that I'm really hoping someone attempts to reform. Would be so awesome if folks picked up on these.

[Kip Wilson]

Confucious says; "The more time an enemy spends laughing at your 'mech, the less time he spends shooting it."

[Volturnus]

I'd definitely be down for it. I'm looking forward to piloting a Catapult.

[metro]

or the Grasshopper or the Cataphract would be a nice surprise from the devs. =)

[Volturnus]

Metro, on 19 April 2012 - 04:57 AM, said:

or the Grasshopper or the Cataphract would be a nice surprise from the devs. =)

Don't forget the Vindicator

[metro]

aaaahhhh the Vindi !

burp!

Love it !