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BattleMech 6 - Centurion
BattleMech 6 - Centurion
by Piranha Games Jan 25, 2012 10:00 AM PST
Standing Guard Since 2801
You know, here on Solaris VII we often forget our roots. Specifically, where those awesome machines of death and destruction we love started. Now I know all you guys are familiar with the CN9-A Centurion, but hey, maybe you were born recently, live under a rock, and have no idea what that is. So let’s do a little discussion on that beauty of medium ‘Mechs.
The CN9-A Centurion isn’t about any one thing, it’s about every thing. AC/10? Check. LRM-10? Check. Two Medium Lasers? Check. There’s no area of weapons this baby is bad at – you’ve got the LRM-10 to chew ‘em up at range - and believe me, ten long range missiles can ruin your day fast, am I right guys? – then your AC/10 reaches out and slugs ‘em upside the head, then if they make it through that they get two medium lasers in the face at close range, with that AC/10 still kickin’. In short, there’s pretty much no-where you can be that this baby can’t – and won’t – hit you. And just look at it. It’s tall, but lean. It’s like an ancient, armoured warrior. Sure it’s a little slow, but wouldn’t you be slow if you had that kinda weaponry? And it’s got that awesome helmet, am I right here guys? That alone makes you want to strap in and kick some Jenner’s around. There’s a reason this thing – even though it’s a medium ‘Mech – has always been a force in Solaris matches.
It’s got heart guys, and that’s not easy to see right away, is it? ‘It’s just a machine, how could it have heart?’ I hear you saying. But look at it. And look at its history. Yen-lo-wang, that famous of famous ‘Mechs, absolutely wrecked the circuit when Justin Xiang-Allard was at the helm. Good guy, great pilot! The Centurion though, it’s just so… it’s regal guys, it’s a knight in gleaming armour waitin’ to charge a dragon. Or a Mercenary, whatever. To sum up, the Centurion has a long and storied history not just here on Solaris VII, but all across the inner sphere. It’s ancient, it’s cool, and guys, I love it. And I think you will too.
-"Bulldog" Cherry, Solaris VII Sports Network
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Comments (367)
Why was the ability to turn its head taken away? In fact none of the mechs shown so far have heads anymore.
Looking good guys, well done once again.
It's lookin mean 
Nice one
One of my all time favorite mechs likely due in large part to the Warrior Trilogy. I really like the re-imagining and we can see how it brings out the key features. I will drive this mech!
VERY VERY NICE
Looks like one bad *** BattleMech. Turn a corner and see this staring at you, unless you are in a heavy mech... you going to be going 'oh noes!'
Love the look FD, really brings the bad *** to this mech
Oh and I called it, check the Wrong Wednesday thread, i knew Russ's fav mech would get in here sooner than later.
Nice, a real battler. 
Mean and moody!
Ohhhhh...MWO done made a pretty thing....again...
Nice... took me totally by surprise because, for Info Warfare month, I was actually expecting the Raven. However, this is a VERY nice surprise, and one I think a LOT of people here will love. Nicely done, PGI-guys!
I like the new look for it. I always felt a lot of the TRO artwork was very poorly done.
I really hope we get more than just one reverse-joint mech...
although I will say that the concept art make this the most appealing version of the centurion i've ever seen.
That thing looks WICKED! Man FD turned a solid mech into an intimidating monster.
That is so stupily beautiful, I kind of want one.
No, I really want one. Also, third.
Ouh, he looks nice!" keep em rollin =D
Centurion? GREAT. now bring solaris on 
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