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[Sierra19]

My guess is the Orion. A very capable heavy with a good mix of weaponry to cover all ranges. I think, initially, we are bound to see, with a few exceptions, that most front line mechs will have a good mix of weaponry to cover everything from long ranng (LRM's), to knife fighting distance (lasers). The exceptions are the arty mechs (LRM boats), and scouts, whose primary role it is to run about lighting up targets, and cause general mischief in the enemy backfield. The main reason the Hunchback got in the initial mix, is because it's a solid design, that's made several appearances in MW games, plus it's a good counter to fast movers. If that AC20 hits a light mech, it's going to hurt, A LOT.

Edited by Sierra19, 27 June 2012 - 12:34 PM.