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[Sovngarde Awaits]

If my idea is horribly flawed, and a lesser n00b would have known before posting this, please enlighten me so I don't die like a crippled flamingo!

Since the Victor 9K will be on sale, and since I own only 2 mechs ( 1.5, they share an engine, lol!) I'm thinking of getting this, since I always liked the Victor in the novels. Orions too, but I'm poorish, hence my engine sharing!

I'm thinking of using the standard engine so I can brawlz-a-bit and still jump a 3 story building, albeit slower than necessary.

It's still faster than a speed tweaked Stalker!

I'm equipping brawling weapons that can still reach out a little, sort of and not run hot on any map provided I can navigate 4 buttons on a 15 button Maga mouse!

Does this seem solid, on a budget?

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...90678e15fb10f59


This, for later, when I can afford that motor.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...feee50895a99890


Thanks in advance.

Edited by Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, 17 September 2013 - 11:35 AM.

[FireSlade]

I know that the 9K may be on sale but since you want a brawler I would go for the 9B/S models. Nothing beats the AC20 in sheer firepower and it also has a psychological bonus. I run a pretty heat efficient one with 2LLs, SRM4, and the AC20 with 4 tons of ammo. http://mwo.smurfy-ne...73c3e421f18f197 otherwise I would go with this if price is an issue http://mwo.smurfy-ne...c8312fa483764db. I hate losing JJs since I rely so heavily on them but others do fine with less so up to you. Good luck with your decision.

[NRP]

I feel the 9K is better suited to a mid/long range role. I agree with FireSlade that the 9B and 9S make for better brawlers due to their ability to mount an AC/20.

Having said that, you can make the 9K work in any role you want. I love my Gauss + 3 LL 9K. Of course, I loved it more before the Gauss nerf. Hopefully, some Clan tech ballistics will make it better for close range work.

[MavRCK]

I'd suggest the 9S for the option to run an ac20.. the loss in arm mobility isn't that significant... the 3 missile hardpoints is extremely good for brawling...

ac20, 2LL or 2 ML with 3 SRM4 or 2 SRM6 or 3 SRM6 - JJ 275 or 300 STD engine

[Bront]

9K with gauss was nice as a brawler with 3 MLs and 2 SRMs. With the guass changes? Not so much.

I like my current 9S build with 2 UAC5s and 2 LLs for a good long and short range mech. If you want more immediate punch, the AC20 has a better alpha. Try this build out with the 9s, though I might drop the SRM6 down to an SRM4 and throw in another DHS.

Edited by Bront, 18 September 2013 - 07:27 AM.