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#1 InnerSphereNews

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:05 AM

Many of our viewers were excited to see a video featuring a live hot drop of an Atlas - today we are pleased to be able to show you that video in 1080p!


In addition, we have the following report on the Leopard dropship. Stay tuned after for more announcements!

Jostling back and forth, she imagined space, outside the ship. She could not see (though she knew) that as they hit the atmosphere, brilliant colours would be seen surrounding the ship. She also knew that two ASF fighters were holding a loose circle around them, hoping to intercept any incoming fighters. Her ‘Mech was freezing, as it took many minutes to rev-up to full power. The surroundings were all dark, her ‘Mech starting out from its docking cradle.

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One never became used to it. The fall. The drop from the heavens to the hells of the battlefield. The jolts became harder, more frequent. Com-chatter non-existent, she wondered how many of these she had been on. Hell, she knew of at least twelve drops in this Leopard alone. Her recon lance, long veterans of being in the first wave, were around her, though she could not see them. Suddenly her ‘Mech came to life, and she toggled all systems on, running a quick check. Reactor online, Sensors online, Weapons online, All Systems Nominal. Purring like a kitten, she thought, giving a thumbs up to the ‘tech looking at her.
Her ‘Mech jolted back and forth as the crane moved. Her comms suddenly came to life:
“YOU OK IN THERE?” a Tech shouted over all the noise.
“Roger.” She replied.
“DROP IN TWENTY!”
That finished, she checked her lance:
“Jeff?”
“Watching buttons flash. Sometimes I push them. Alright, Check.”
“Susan?” “Board is green, I’m locked in. Check”
“Marv?” “This thing is cold as Hell. Check”
The doors below her opened, and her ‘Mech hung precariously over an open ‘Mechbay, staring straight down. Clouds whipped by as she slowed her breathing…
“TWO. ONE. AWAY!”
She grit her teeth as the atmosphere and wind slammed into her ‘Mech, tossing her left and right. 500 meters left. 400. 300. 200. 100… the jumpjet harness was going full blast as she jolted to the ground, almost losing balance, then coming to a standstill. The harness popped off, and she started moving to cover, even as her lancemates arrived. Missiles dropped all around her.
“Command, we are on the ground and under fire!”
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#2 Vernius Ix

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:06 AM

Firsties

#3 SI The Joker

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:07 AM

Love the artwork! I can't wait for this game!

Edited by SI The Joker, 29 February 2012 - 10:08 AM.


#4 Fiachdubh

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:07 AM

Hurray!

I wish I lived in a dropship like that.

Edited by Fiachdubh, 29 February 2012 - 10:08 AM.


#5 John Clavell

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:08 AM

Mind.... is.... blown.....

#6 phalanx

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:08 AM

Excellent!

#7 Dihm

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:09 AM

DROOL. I really really want to buy and customize dropships for the merc unit now.

View PostInnerSphereNews, on 29 February 2012 - 10:05 AM, said:

Reactor online, Sensors online, Weapons online, All Systems Nominal.

;)

Edited by Dihm, 29 February 2012 - 10:11 AM.


#8 Skwisgaar Skwigelf

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:09 AM

That is a pretty badass looking Leopard.

#9 TheRulesLawyer

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:09 AM

Sweet. I can't wait to hotdrop DFA someone. ;)

#10 Skwisgaar Skwigelf

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:09 AM

BTW........ HOT DROPS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:10 AM

Cough Drops?

(PS. Get to repainting that Leopard!)


#12 Maris

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:10 AM

So i guess its confirmed. We will be hotdropping in certain missions in MWO.

Oh man.

Ok looking forward to the "stay tuned for more announcements!" part!

#13 Skwisgaar Skwigelf

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:11 AM

View PostGarth Erlam, on 29 February 2012 - 10:10 AM, said:

Cough Drops?

(PS. Get to repainting that Leopard!)

I was just about to ask Dihm about getting a Skjaldborg Dropship made up ;)
Fearless Leader, you up to it?

#14 CoffiNail

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:11 AM

SEXY dropship!

So, with a post about Hot Drop, does this mean we will get to hot drop, that could be something really damn nice

Nice 1080p, though i had my kids crying after i denied them watching it twice... MAN my kids just love this 1:30 trailer... it is actually damn hilarious.

#15 SquareSphere

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:12 AM

.... DAMN IT! Now I want the ability to pilot drop ships!... which I know is highly unlikely

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:12 AM

I look forward to shooting it full of holes piloting it!

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:12 AM

View PostSkwisgaar Skwigelf, on 29 February 2012 - 10:11 AM, said:

I was just about to ask Dihm about getting a Skjaldborg Dropship made up :(
Fearless Leader, you up to it?

I'm on it. Not sure how done I'll be tonight, but I'll do what I can!

Is there a larger version, to help us out? ;)

Edited by Dihm, 29 February 2012 - 10:13 AM.


#18 HIemfire

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:12 AM

BANZAI!!!!

#19 GDL Rahsan

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:13 AM

I am sooooo excited for this I can barely stay seated on my chair.

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Posted 29 February 2012 - 10:13 AM

Wow, I just love the narrative......it pulls me right into the drop......hope the game does the same thing....wow





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