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[Trevnor]

Argatson Krieghammer, on 25 April 2012 - 07:00 AM, said:

Rassalhague, bcause I don't know of any other faction that is willing to hollow out an urbanmech to create a mobile beer keg.

Also Republics are nice

We've got a whole corps worth of 'em. Gotta keep the troop well lubricated for combat

[XxDRxDEATHxX]

Yeah i chose to be a Merc for the history. In all wars in RL every side thinks their side is just and righteous but more often than not it's just the result of two different peoples wanting each other's stuff and the rich of both countries sending their poor and their youth to fight their wars and more often than not people die meaningless deaths while being brainwashed into thinking their dying for a greater cause when theyr'e just doing it so that rich can keep fat and happy.

One of the reasons i love the BT universe so much is that it's basically a fictional representation of the human condition today. I figure if i live in a universe like the BT's universe and i'm going to die a meaningless death on the battlefield no matter what, i might as well make loads of C-bills while i'm doing it like the Grey Death Legion.

Don't get me wrong, i believe in fighting for your country i just ALSO read a lot of history books as well, lol.

[DocBach]

I like big 'Mechs, and I like fighting Clanners.

[God of War]

Cause i´m a mercenary soul...

[Volturnus]

I think most people around on the forums at this point will have reasons like the politics or lore, etc. I joined Liao for the same reason. I feel the most comfortable there, I guess.

[Postman6611]

I like the history of the FRR, it is also going to be a lot of fun when the Clans do arrive. I look forward to fighting the tide and decideing if there is enough of my home left to defend or if I wanna go merc.

[Andrew Start]

Military/ History: Prussian Military tactics by Clausewitz set the standard for all modern warfare.
Politics: Capitalist/ fiscal conservative/ Austrian theory economics.
Mechs: Huge assault mechs to protect Steiner assets.
Steiner Made Clan jade falcon pay.
I like mercs in real life Blackwater, Sandline. Ect, (I personally know some. Cool people)
Im German in heritage.
Steiner is a Powerful Faction.

The only beef I have with Steiner is their leadership but, with my abilities as a mechwarrior I will ensure victory For the Lyran Alliance and House Steiner.

[Yvraith]

I went Merc, because the guys I play TT with are going Merc.
We're going to be setting up our own Merc unit, hopefully to all team up & play together.

If they weren't playing I'd be a Merc/Lone Wolf until the Clans become a playable faction.
I have an attraction to their warrior code, plus one of my TT characters is a Freeborn Jade Falcon, Bondsman.
You can keep the Test-tube warriors, Freeborn is where it's at.

[Whiskey 423]

Other

I have a man-crush on Victor Steiner-Davion

Although I'll admit I'm torn between Davion and the FRR because who doesn't love space vikings?

[Watchit]

Whiskey 423, on 10 May 2012 - 07:22 AM, said:

Although I'll admit I'm torn between Davion and the FRR because who doesn't love space vikings?

Nobody! that's who!

[Bronsk]

Oddly enough, I was going to go Steiner but then I read the recruitment pitch for the Skjaldborg. Angry space vikings with a noble cause? I mean come on, what's not to like.

[Victor MacGregor]

I chose to be in the Merc faction because I love playing as a down on his luck character. My first choice was going to be Rasalhague, but then I remembered their policy on mercenaries. Not to mention my deep respect for Jaime Wolf

[Mad Martha]

I used to be a Wolf , but then I took a PPC to the Knee Actuator

Other than that , I kinda laugh at Housers who talk about "freedom" - while doing what someone else tells them to do...

I make my own rules , my own fate , my own future - good or bad.

Now who's "free"

[MM]

[Gun Bear]

Because the Free Worlds League doesn't get enough love or mercenaries, so I'm a mercenary that gives some love to FWL.

[Storm McIntyre]

I've always liked being in the drivers seat as to who I fight for or with. I'm proud to be a Lone Wolf Merc.

[omega5 9er]

Other (reply to this post):

Wolf's Dragoons for life!

[Gabriel Bekker]

I chose mercenary because they seem to be the most flexible faction(s), and I hope to join up with the Clans (specifically Clan Ghost Bear) if they become a playable faction.

If the Clans are announced to be introduced as a/an in game faction(s) before they become immediately joinable, then I will likely sign up with the Free Rassalhague Republic, and take the opportunity to battle and test myself against my future Clan.

If the Clans do turn out to be entirely unplayable, then I will probably join with Davion. Strong nation, good equipment, and fairly just and honorable overall.

However, I am convinced that mercenaries are not the way to go in the end. Mercenaries in the Inner Sphere have a lengthy history of being destroyed, decimated, thrown into unwinnable fights, and generally being screwed over by the Great Houses. To put it bluntly, I would rather be the screwer than the screwee.

[Jokerman]

I've always loved the Dragon ever since I was a kid. It has been and will be my favorite mech. (nerded out when I saw they included it) So that played a huge part in me siding with the combine. Other than that I went DCMS bc of all of the above. Always been a fan. We tote the most fearsome banner. We follow the way of the samurai. We are ruthless combatants. Some view us a being a tad bit fanatical, but victory or death right?? Love us or hate us, the Draconis Combine commands fear and respect on the battlefield.

[Karl Streiger]

Lyran Commenwealth... I don't want to server in a shiny house.
So only ConCap or LC remain. The final decision between both was made by the history of the House.

[Lonner]

Clan Wolf only Kill, Maim, Destroy, Conquer, Invade, Annihilate and Crush All into submission to save you and your worthless planet from worse fate from the other clans.