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#12821 Virlutris

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Posted 19 April 2016 - 04:57 PM

View PostOdanan, on 19 April 2016 - 04:36 PM, said:

Is the hero the mech of the Ariana Winston? Looks more of a Rasalhague mech (because of the Nordic mythological horse). And what about the "malocchio" writing? This is some sort of "curse", or "jinx" in Italian, right?

Where is Strum when we need him? ;)


Malocchio = Evil Eye.

Definitely a thing in multiple Eastern Mediterranean cultures. Greek and Turkish spring readily to mind. Not so sure about Italian, but I wouldn't be even a little surprised. Southern Italy does have a bit of more direct Greek history with some ancient Greek colonies.

#12822 Metus regem

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Posted 19 April 2016 - 05:10 PM

View PostOdanan, on 19 April 2016 - 04:23 PM, said:

I didn't see that coming!

Next IS mech, the Cyclops!

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It not only looks great, but:
"All Cyclops variants come equipped with a Tacticon B-2000 Battle Computer in place of the standard Sensor suite.
This Battle Computer boosts the Sensor Range of not just the Cyclops, but any allied 'Mechs within range."


And with that, my wallet is safe for a few more months.

#12823 Virlutris

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Posted 19 April 2016 - 05:27 PM

For extra geek points, the Collector's edition with the Malocchio paint job is intentionally playing on the color scheme of traditional charms/jewelery.

https://www.google.com/search?q=evil+eye+charm&rlz=1C1ASUT_enUS511US511&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiS07bKh5zMAhUO8GMKHXeICMMQ_AUICCgC&biw=1657&bih=675#imgrc=_

Edited by Virlutris, 19 April 2016 - 05:29 PM.


#12824 Bishop Steiner

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Posted 19 April 2016 - 05:55 PM

View PostWill Hawker, on 19 April 2016 - 04:44 PM, said:

The Eridani's homeworld during their founding wasTrondheim which was owned by the Draconis but was space viking themed and would eventually be part of the FFR.

Sleipner was not a name ever associated with Ariana though, and she is of African descent (at least partially), so even though we have black space samurai, it would seem a stretch without supporting fiction. The same would be said of William Cameron the other most famous fluff Cyclops' pilot, from the Command Lance of Wolf's Dragoons.
the two notable pilots from the TROs have named mechs, the Archon's Eye and the Polyphemus, respectively.

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 19 April 2016 - 05:57 PM.


#12825 Bishop Steiner

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Posted 19 April 2016 - 06:02 PM

I'm pretty sure it's called Sleipner because Russ has been binge watching Vikings. ;)

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Posted 19 April 2016 - 06:20 PM

Wasn't there meant to be a second IS mech announced today as well?

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Posted 19 April 2016 - 06:56 PM

View PostOvion, on 19 April 2016 - 06:20 PM, said:

Wasn't there meant to be a second IS mech announced today as well?

No, just one.

#12828 Richard Hazen

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 02:31 AM

View PostBishop Steiner, on 19 April 2016 - 05:55 PM, said:

Sleipner was not a name ever associated with Ariana though, and she is of African descent (at least partially), so even though we have black space samurai, it would seem a stretch without supporting fiction. The same would be said of William Cameron the other most famous fluff Cyclops' pilot, from the Command Lance of Wolf's Dragoons.
the two notable pilots from the TROs have named mechs, the Archon's Eye and the Polyphemus, respectively.

Yeah but it was my understanding they don't use actual mech names, which is why we have things like Top Dog etc. I think Sleipner is another little indication towards the Eridani Light Horse since in mythology Sleipnir was an 8 legged horse. The green camo is also the Eridani scheme.

#12829 CDLord HHGD

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 04:19 AM

View PostMetus regem, on 19 April 2016 - 05:10 PM, said:

And with that, my wallet is safe for a few more months.

Mine isn't. :D

#12830 SgtMagor

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 04:36 AM

SMOKIN!, the Cyclops is Rockin some new threads...

#12831 Metus regem

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 07:05 AM

View PostWill Hawker, on 20 April 2016 - 02:31 AM, said:

Yeah but it was my understanding they don't use actual mech names, which is why we have things like Top Dog etc. I think Sleipner is another little indication towards the Eridani Light Horse since in mythology Sleipnir was an 8 legged horse. The green camo is also the Eridani scheme.



On top of that, the cockpit item for this set, is a yellow background with a Horse head, almost like a nod to this:

Posted Image The patch for the Eridani Light Horse Regiment

#12832 Bishop Steiner

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 07:06 AM

View PostWill Hawker, on 20 April 2016 - 02:31 AM, said:

Yeah but it was my understanding they don't use actual mech names, which is why we have things like Top Dog etc. I think Sleipner is another little indication towards the Eridani Light Horse since in mythology Sleipnir was an 8 legged horse. The green camo is also the Eridani scheme.

Tell that to St Ives Blue, Yen Lo Wang, Legend Killer, etc.

Also, the Knight Chess piece is closer to the Insignia for Lindons Company, whose crest is.... a Chess Piece

Edited by Bishop Steiner, 20 April 2016 - 07:14 AM.


#12833 Metus regem

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 07:07 AM

View PostCD LoreHammer Lord, on 20 April 2016 - 04:19 AM, said:

Mine isn't. Posted Image



Mine won't be the moment they give up the:

Stinger
Stinger LAM
Wasp
Wasp LAM
Coyotl
Phoenix Hawk LAM
Bushwacker
Crusader
Longbow
Devastator
Annihilator

#12834 TheArisen

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 10:57 AM

With the announcement of he Cyclops, how do you think that'll affect which mech comes next? You all know I'm a big Nightstar fan but I can see people saying "We got an assault last time!" or some such.

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 10:59 AM

View PostTheArisen, on 20 April 2016 - 10:57 AM, said:

With the announcement of he Cyclops, how do you think that'll affect which mech comes next? You all know I'm a big Nightstar fan but I can see people saying "We got an assault last time!" or some such.


Didn't stop the release of Alpha Lance, four heavy mechs back to back to back to back.

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 11:01 AM

View PostMetus regem, on 20 April 2016 - 10:59 AM, said:

Didn't stop the release of Alpha Lance, four heavy mechs back to back to back to back.


Fair enough.

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 11:30 AM

View PostMetus regem, on 20 April 2016 - 10:59 AM, said:

Didn't stop the release of Alpha Lance, four heavy mechs back to back to back to back.

Even so, it's the time for an IS light mech...

#12838 Juodas Varnas

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 11:32 AM

View PostOdanan, on 20 April 2016 - 11:30 AM, said:

Even so, it's the time for an IS light mech...

I'd vote for a:
Stinger/Wasp double paaaaaaack!

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Posted 20 April 2016 - 11:41 AM

View PostJuodas Varnas, on 20 April 2016 - 11:32 AM, said:

I'd vote for a:
Stinger/Wasp double paaaaaaack!



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Posted 20 April 2016 - 01:25 PM

View PostMetus regem, on 20 April 2016 - 07:05 AM, said:



On top of that, the cockpit item for this set, is a yellow background with a Horse head, almost like a nod to this:

Posted Image The patch for the Eridani Light Horse Regiment


My first thought when I saw that cockpit item wasn't Eridani Light Horse. I immediately thought "Hey, that looks more like the Lindon's Company insignia".

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The whole horsehead chesspiece look, ya know. :)





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