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[bot141]

well at least its smaller than a cent and looks a bit like robocop

[Bront]

ThatDawg, on 19 August 2014 - 10:41 AM, said:

YAY! A MEDIUM





wait......a medium?
Hope it comes with a 100 alpha strike

IS 45 tonners are surprisingly slow except the Phoenix Hawk, which isn't coming.

[Podex]

It looks like Asimo!! LOL!!!




Edit: BEEP BOOP BOP BOOP BEEP

Edited by Podex, 19 August 2014 - 10:46 AM.

[Carrioncrows]

As long as it has pre-nerf centurion like hitboxes I will like it.

if it's another IS mech that requires a mandatory XL upgrade because the CT hitbox is too big i'll hate it.

We have all these STD engines, give the IS an advantage back by designing mechs that utilize it more.

[Corralis]

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...366161d5701efb3

I honestly can't think of anything else to do to this thing. Well unless you just sacrifice speed for a standard engine but that's down to personal preference.

[Vlaitor]

This Hero mech is seriously looking. I really mean it. The overall performance thou.. meh.

[Bromineberry]

Bishop Steiner, on 19 August 2014 - 10:37 AM, said:

also
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...dium_vindicator

I'm looking forward to the VND-1R. It also has a "Armor strenght +5% (full body)" quirk, wich the Hero hasn't.

[Grendel408]

Corralis, on 19 August 2014 - 10:41 AM, said:

The game's patching and we still have no patch notes???

Look again http://mwomercs.com/...17-19-aug-2014/

[Corralis]

Grendel408, on 19 August 2014 - 10:49 AM, said:

Look again http://mwomercs.com/...17-19-aug-2014/

Yep just came up after I posted that.

[Deathlike]

Bishop Steiner, on 19 August 2014 - 10:37 AM, said:

also
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...dium_vindicator

I'm trying to find something to justify the 1X... the others you can do stuff with (the hero is disappoint as it is).

I may just skip the Vindicator unless there's something compelling in actual play.

[Podex]

You gotta admit, my drawing was pretty close.

[Bishop Steiner]

Corbon Zackery, on 19 August 2014 - 10:37 AM, said:

I don't think you realize that this mech was produced buy the low budget bankrupt Capellan Confederation. This mech was crap when it was produced. The St. Ives is about the best you will get out of this mech. I will also add that due to the head laser the ejection system is faulty and may kill the mech pilot on launch.



The Vindicator is one of the most well known Capellan Confederation BattleMechs. This workhorse of the CCAF was built in 2826 between the First and Second Succession War to maximize the effectiveness of the Confederation's production capabilities and fulfill as many roles as possible. Designed by committee, the Vindicator's "jack-of-all-trades" nature means it does not excel in any one role but fulfills them adequately. With almost all of its components produced on Capella, the Vindicator is also cheap, easy to mass produce, and quick to repair with a ready supply of spare parts.^[1][3]
The 'Mech has a top speed of only 64.8 km/h, which allows it to keep with most heavy 'Mechs and some slower medium 'Mechs. Four jump jets give it a jumping capability of up to 120 meters which, while not up to par with the greater distances of 'Mechs like the Phoenix Hawk, allows the Vindicator the ability to outmaneuver most heavier 'Mechs, as well as making it easier to go through rough terrain. It also carries more armor than the Phoenix Hawk with good overall coverage, particularly on its rear torso and legs, making it better protected than smaller 'Mechs. Armament for the 'Mech is adequate though its primary weapons are unsuited for point blank ranges, while sixteen heat sinks help keep it cool.^[1][3]
Unfortunately early models of the Vindicator suffered from a design flaw wherein the head-mounted laser created a bulge in the cockpit. More than making the space cramped for tall MechWarriors, it also interfered with the ejection propulsion system, resulting in the deaths of a number of MechWarriors when their escape pods exploded during ejection. Engineers managed to redesign the cockpit layout prior to the War of 3039, eliminating the deadly intrusion and decreasing the chance of said unfortunate malfunction.^[1][3]
Due to its relatively lackluster design and the outrageous mark-ups on spare parts sold to out-of-state parties, the Vindicator has remained almost exclusive to the Capellan Confederation since its introduction. Even in the wake of the Fourth Succession War, with a good portion of their military complex and resources gone, the Capellan leadership continued funding production of this 'Mech and updated it with the re-discovery of lostech. Following the introduction of the Firestarter OmniMech and its spread by the Second Star League production of the Vindicator was curtailed, though the line would be partially revived with a couple of specialized variants in 3060.^[4]

nice lore.

Still talking about a FPS video game. There are quirks that can be used to keep it competitive. For whatever reason, it was decided to make it crap. Bravo.

[LT. HARDCASE]

In my eyes, might just dethrone the QKD as best looking mech. I can't resist the purchase after seeing it.

[Ren Kurogane]

My name isn't -Jones-...so i won't buy it


*it does look cool though

[Bishop Steiner]

Deathlike, on 19 August 2014 - 10:50 AM, said:

I'm trying to find something to justify the 1X... the others you can do stuff with (the hero is disappoint as it is).

I may just skip the Vindicator unless there's something compelling in actual play.

Well, for me, the 1X is golden. It is the only Vindi that is perfect for SMM. 1R is decent, but having the low heat MG with SHS, is better.

[MauttyKoray]

Note: I do not know the Module slots and Quirks for the standard variants so I left them out.

Quote

Vindicator VND-1AA

• Tonnage: 45
  
• Engine: 225 Standard
  
  • Top Speed: 81.0 kph
    
  • Max Engine Rating: 295
• Torso Movement:
  
  • 125 degrees to each side.
    
  • 30 degrees up and down.
• Arm Movement:
  
  • 35 degrees to each side.
    
  • 30 degrees up and down.
• Armor: 144 (Standard)
  
• Internal Structure: Standard
  
• Weapons & Equipment:
  
  • Head: Medium Laser
    
  • Left Arm: Small Laser
    
  • Left Torso: LRM 5
    
  • Right Arm: PPC
• Hardpoints:
  
  • Head: 1 Energy
    
  • Left Arm: 1 Energy
    
  • Left Torso: 1 AMS, 1 Missile
    
  • Right Torso: 1 AMS
    
  • Right Arm: 2 Energy
• Heat Sinks: 16 Single
  
• Jump Jets: 5 (6 Max)
  
• ECM Capable?: No
  
• Movement Archetype: Medium

Quote

Vindicator VND-1R

• Tonnage: 45
  
• Engine: 180 Standard
  
  • Top Speed: 64.8 kph
    
  • Max Engine Rating: 235
• Torso Movement:
  
  • 125 degrees to each side.
    
  • 30 degrees up and down.
• Arm Movement:
  
  • 35 degrees to each side.
    
  • 30 degrees up and down.
• Armor: 288 (Standard)
  
• Internal Structure: Standard
  
• Weapons & Equipment:
  
  • Head: Medium Laser
    
  • Left Arm: Small Laser
    
  • Left Torso: LRM 5
    
  • Right Arm: PPC
• Hardpoints:
  
  • Head: 1 Energy
    
  • Left Arm: 2 Energy
    
  • Left Torso: 1 Missile
    
  • Right Torso: 1 AMS
    
  • Right Arm: 2 Energy
• Heat Sinks: 16 Single
  
• Jump Jets: 4 (4 Max)
  
• ECM Capable?: No
  
• Movement Archetype: Medium

Quote

Vindicator VND-1X

• Tonnage: 45
  
• Engine: 180 Standard
  
  • Top Speed: 64.8 kph
    
  • Max Engine Rating: 235
• Torso Movement:
  
  • 125 degrees to each side.
    
  • 30 degrees up and down.
• Arm Movement:
  
  • 35 degrees to each side.
    
  • 30 degrees up and down.
• Armor: 288 (Standard)
  
• Internal Structure: Standard
  
• Weapons & Equipment:
  
  • Head: Medium Laser
    
  • Left Arm: 2 Machine Gun
    
  • Left Torso: LRM 5
    
  • Right Arm: PPC
• Hardpoints:
  
  • Head: 1 Energy
    
  • Left Arm: 1 Energy
    
  • Left Torso: 1 Missile
    
  • Right Torso: 1 AMS
    
  • Right Arm: 3 Ballistic
• Heat Sinks: 15 Single
  
• Jump Jets: 4 (4 Max)
  
• ECM Capable?: No
  
• Movement Archetype: Medium

Edited by MauttyKoray, 19 August 2014 - 10:54 AM.

[StillRadioactive]

THE DAMN THING IS ENORMOUS!

It's taller than a Catephract, and almost the height of an Atlas.

[NocturnalBeast]

Looks nice, but there is no reason to take it over a Blackjack unless you like the way it looks, or you are a hardcore Liao supporter.

[Lucinator]

you know considering whats going on in Ferguson, this seems kind of in bad taste

[NocturnalBeast]

I do not see the Silver Trumpet on the chest,is it there?