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[pursang]

Waitaminute now a wait a minute! Look at the very bottom right of the picture, now tilt your head so you can see it upside down. Focus your eyes on the little orange part then expand from there.

It's a ******* Commando.

[Jonneh]

I assume "Artemis" isn't some *thing* we can guess from lore, Battletech nerds?

[Vininator]

It seems like the image has been divided into squares, randomized, and pixelated. If you're good at photo editing you could rearrange the parts of the image and maybe get an idea of what it is!
I can already tell it's a picture of a Mech because it's the same background they use for all the other mechs

http://mwomercs.com/...-battle-concept

I'm pretty sure, from looking at the details I can see, that it's a Commando.

Edited by Vininator, 30 May 2012 - 09:24 AM.

[Frisk]

Arms are to high for it to be a cyclops. I could see it being an Uller possibly. Maybe a Cauldron Bourne.... hmmm mysterious mystery.

[Aelos03]

Orzorn, on 30 May 2012 - 09:19 AM, said:

Its another mech, methinks, as you can clearly see the background Atlas 3 squares up from the bottom left corner.

ye we are getting another mech

[Helmer]

Merged.



Cheers.

[MadBoris]

I really hope this isn't like a huge hype timer to another announcement hype train.
If you are going to make a hype train the destination should be worthwhile, just sayin...

It actually reminds me of some screenshot from the pixelated days of MW1, back in 512x384 res. software mode.

Edited by MadBoris, 30 May 2012 - 09:22 AM.

[Creed Buhallin]

To add a bit of analysis... All grid coordinates are (x, y) with (0, 0) being upper left, and the half-row at top counting.

- It's definitely a 'mech shot. The colors are right, and the (3, 5) cell is the left-side background Atlas from the other previews. Several other cells seems to be part of the logo.
- We're expecting an Assault for the next 'mech.
- Cells at (6, 4) and (5, 7) look to be arms with fists and side-mounted lasers, similar to the left arm of the Commando. This matches the Cyclops.

Not definitive, of course, but that's my read on it. Cyclops

[pursang]

You can also see the left-side of the Commando concept art near the center-right of the picture.

[JazzySteel]

The other thread about this very topic (expecting Merge) seems to think a reseen Marauder or Rifleman, or maybe even a Vulture because of the dual barrels four squares up and one from the left.

[Mal]

Anyone know what signing up for more information gets us? I'm guessing just the 'reveal' emailed in 5 days at E3...

[Aelos03]

damn i wish we have some geek around here to cut this picture and get it together

Edited by Aelos03, 30 May 2012 - 09:24 AM.

[PANZERBUNNY]

Alistair Steiner, on 30 May 2012 - 09:11 AM, said:

Looks like it'll be done when E3 starts (according to my rough estimates), so I'm thinking it's some big reveal for said show. Maybe the first images of a Clan 'Mech? BattleMech number 12? A user-controlled DropShip? Guess we'll have to wait six days to find out.

Clan Mech? No. No matter how many people are jonesing for it.

[JazzySteel]

Jonneh, on 30 May 2012 - 09:21 AM, said:

I assume "Artemis" isn't some *thing* we can guess from lore, Battletech nerds?

Artemis is a type of targeting assist that allows LRMs to be more accurate, also used with Arrow IV missile systems IIRC

[Akrasjel Lanate]

Soon

[Helmer]

What assault has a double barreled arm? Looks like there's one in the right side.




Cheers.

[pursang]

Talking about Artemis and 85-ton assault 'Mechs, the STK-3Fb variant of the Stalker comes equipped with Artemis FCS guided LRM-15s.

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STK-3Fb - The 3Fb variant of the Stalker carries a Guardian ECM Suite in the center torso, upgrades the large lasers to extended range versions, and adds Artemis IV fire control systems to the LRM-15s that replace the Jackson LRM-10 launchers. The SRM-6 racks are gone, and the standard heat sinks were replaced with seventeen double heat sinks. BV (2.0) = 2,029^[3]

[Verminaard]

it does appear to be a cyclops, maybe a victor, but if you look at it's head, torso and arms, looks like a cyclops, it's UNDOUBTEDLY a mech. Someone photoshop/unscramble it

[Jason Phoenix]

Can you see the Unseen in this pic ?!?

Kinda would make sens to present us an Unseen/Reseen thru fuzzy pic where u cant rly see...

Am I makin any sens ?

Could be a pic of an incoming Clan Mech too... Vulture mebby ? Kinda look low profile too... Nova ?

[Mchawkeye]

Seems a bit much for another mech reveal, doesn't it? unless it's something unseen or especially...Monumental...There has to be more too it than I don't want to say "just another mech", as each one of them is wickedcool, but well, you know what I mean...