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[Bishop Steiner]

Out of all the Unseen, I think it safe to say, the OST series gets the least love.

I tackled the OstScout last year


(Concept for the OSTSOL)





So many elements are there, and I added big shoulders tot he arms, as in fluff, the primary use of the arms by most pilots was to soak damage. So a Smallish torso, and big arms seemed logical.

That said.... I dunno if it's an Ostroc.

v 2.0 added (not bad (for me) to crank out 3 sketches in an hour. Kinda nice to have my roommate gone for the day so I can bloody well think)

More pod, less brick.




*original Ostroc concept... that just wasn't Ostroc-y enough. That's OK< it'll live on as something else, something......

like........
so....had a moment of "inspiration" and modified my v1 to something else entirely.


I was thinking for my RIFTS Chaos Earth campaign, as a "Frankenmech" built off of the North American Alliance's smaller robot suits that had been scrapped in the defense of Atlanta, it was kitbashed back to life at the remains of an old USAF base, taking the .50 caliber "Ma Deuce" machines guns from old HMMV vehicles (Loaded with frangible bullets composed of a mix of DU and Silver Nitrite Fragments), and bolting a GAU-8 Avenger Rotary Cannon under each arm, each with a 1500 rd drum.
Over the shoulder is 4 TOW Missiles with upgraded payloads, and smoke launchers on the left breast. Above the MGs are a pair of heavy Particle Cannons. And the "grill" in the center torso hides a Plasma Projector, for combating creatures vulnerable to fire. Concealed in each forearm are Chainswords.

The "Dalek" over the right shoulder has been reprogrammed to auto-track small flying creatures above the unit, and to lay down silver tipped suppression fire.

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 20 July 2013 - 05:34 AM.

[Brian Banzai]

Being a long time fan of the Ostroc, my very first thought when I saw this was its a Nova Cat as far as the overall profile.
It needs to be a pod on legs for it to be an Ostroc. I'm eager to see this progress.

[Sniper09121986]

maxoconnor, on 17 July 2013 - 09:42 AM, said:

It needs to be a pod on legs for it to be an Ostroc. I'm eager to see this progress.

Me too, It's like an UrbanMech that is even more ridiculous but actually playable. I believe the Ost-series has to be inspired by this:

[Bishop Steiner]

bump for added art

[BarHaid]

This is something that has always bothered me about the Ost series; the whole "walker pod" thing. They are supposed to have a resemblance to the Stalker and Marauder, so there should be some sort of horizontal emphasis to the chassis, or a distinct differentiation between torso and legs. But that is nowhere to be seen in any iteration of the artwork. Not even the Ostwar. Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible to re-imagine the Osts this way without turning them into a completely different mech.

Mister Steiner, prove me wrong!

Please?

Edit: Version 2 is indeed more pod-like. Is good!

Edited by BarHaid, 17 July 2013 - 01:33 PM.

[Bishop Steiner]

BarHaid, on 17 July 2013 - 01:30 PM, said:

This is something that has always bothered me about the Ost series; the whole "walker pod" thing. They are supposed to have a resemblance to the Stalker and Marauder, so there should be some sort of horizontal emphasis to the chassis, or a distinct differentiation between torso and legs. But that is nowhere to be seen in any iteration of the artwork. Not even the Ostwar. Unfortunately, I don't think it's possible to re-imagine the Osts this way without turning them into a completely different mech.

Mister Steiner, prove me wrong!

Please?

don't remember them being in the Stalker/MAD family, TBH.

I always thought they were vertical pods.

But then, They also claim the Falconer was based off the Orion Chassis (despite looking like a ugly Marauder) and that the Bandersnatch was based off the MAD chassis, despite being totally vertical (though it works a little more better with the reseen MAD)

[BarHaid]

Bishop Steiner, on 17 July 2013 - 01:34 PM, said:

don't remember them being in the Stalker/MAD family, TBH.

I always thought they were vertical pods.

But then, They also claim the Falconer was based off the Orion Chassis (despite looking like a ugly Marauder) and that the Bandersnatch was based off the MAD chassis, despite being totally vertical (though it works a little more better with the reseen MAD)

The walker pod thing is Ostroc fluff from TRO3025.

[Nathan Foxbane]

That Ostroc looks more like a Mongoose on 'roids.

[Bishop Steiner]

BarHaid, on 17 July 2013 - 01:37 PM, said:

The walker pod thing is Ostroc fluff from TRO3025.

yes, I know they are referred to as walker Pods, but that doesn't mean they have to be similar to the Stalker, etc. The Officers Battlepod, and the normal Battlepods were both "pods" but still radically different.

Nathan Foxbane, on 17 July 2013 - 01:56 PM, said:

That Ostroc looks more like a Mongoose on 'roids.

well since the standard art for the mongoose is another pod, yeah, I could see that.

[Hawk819]

That's a funny thing ( I don't funny as in laughable comedy; I mean it as in peculiar sort of way) about creativity. Take writing for instance, starting off with a that comes out wrong then takes shape into something more adventrous rather than benign. Every thing takes its shape from the process. From what I can see, this looks way too awesome for expression, and I love it. Keep it coming. You'll know when you've got it! and what it will be. Hell, watch Shakerspeare In Love some time, and you'll see what I'm talking about.

[Bishop Steiner]

hawk819, on 17 July 2013 - 02:30 PM, said:

That's a funny thing ( I don't funny as in laughable comedy; I mean it as in peculiar sort of way) about creativity. Take writing for instance, starting off with a that comes out wrong then takes shape into something more adventrous rather than benign. Every thing takes its shape from the process. From what I can see, this looks way too awesome for expression, and I love it. Keep it coming. You'll know when you've got it! and what it will be. Hell, watch Shakerspeare In Love some time, and you'll see what I'm talking about.

might be the first time I have seen Shakespeare in Love and Battletech in the same concept.........

[Enervation]

Bishop Steiner, on 17 July 2013 - 09:36 AM, said:

Holy crap that's sexy, like in a 'hot girl who drives a tuner car' sort of way.

This should be named the SUTMM-1X Shut Up and Take My Money.

[NautilusCommand]

You know I just had a question come to mind other than the upgrade from AMS to LAMS, is there any other upgrade to anti-missile system in TT? something along the lines of an improved AMS or LAMS?
I'm asking because the only thing that came to mind to me on the kit bash was: "Damn that's nice, but that AMS needs to be more beefy. It looks like a toy compared to those 30mm death cannons.
If not, could you try a bigger AMS not just in size, but add some extra detail on it, please?
If you don't want to, then I don't blame you man, thanks for the kick-a** art, one could only dream of the abilities you hold.

[Bishop Steiner]

NautilusCommand, on 17 July 2013 - 05:08 PM, said:

You know I just had a question come to mind other than the upgrade from AMS to LAMS, is there any other upgrade to anti-missile system in TT? something along the lines of an improved AMS or LAMS?
I'm asking because the only thing that came to mind to me on the kit bash was: "Damn that's nice, but that AMS needs to be more beefy. It looks like a toy compared to those 30mm death cannons.
If not, could you try a bigger AMS not just in size, but add some extra detail on it, please?
If you don't want to, then I don't blame you man, thanks for the kick-a** art, one could only dream of the abilities you hold.

yeah. Well it started as a 16 meter tall Ostroc. Sooooooo....... I suppose the AMS is for shooting down remote control airplanes and is fed 22 ammo?

I will beef the dalek when I kick this sinus infection and muster the energy to draw more.

[Hebdomas]

I had to look up the Ostroc on Sarna, had never heard of one before. That being said, version 2 looks more like an Ost-thing in that it has curves, like an oval not the other kind.

Version 1 looks neat, but I don't see that much resemblance to the Ostroc. It has the mid torso of a Jager, the upper torso of a hunchless hunchback and legs from somewhere. (It's a new frankenmech?) Something about it doesn't say battletech/mechwarrior to me, it's almost too realistic, like it's a mech design that would work in the real world. To me most battletech designs have this inherent silliness or goofiness to them where you're pretty sure they wouldn't work in the real world. (I blame the '80s.) I could see it fitting in some other mech game/franchise (specifics elude me) though.

I now want gatling barrels to replace my Cataphract 4X's barrels.

[Dirus Nigh]

Never understood why FASA did not give the Ostscout a hand in the left arm.

[Bishop Steiner]

Dirus Nigh, on 17 July 2013 - 07:40 PM, said:

Never understood why FASA did not give the Ostscout a hand in the left arm.

my Project Phoenix era "NightScout" has 2 hands.

[JEB8753]

dude i love your drawings theyre amazing

[Bishop Steiner]

bumped for content

[Belorion]

I really like the Ostscout here. I say we start a save the OstMech campaign. I am also not sure if these are even truly considered unseen, I think they got kicked to regular status at some point.

Maybe to a pack or something...