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[Elizander]

Reoh, on 29 June 2012 - 04:08 PM, said:

@Elizander;

Harass PGI for a Naginata, one variant can probably pull off something like my Quake mechs (clicky link, don't wanna flood forum with images). The Narc version is probably better because you have more armor and some med laser backup but will require a light friendly with a narc launcher to assist (made using QuickMech). Even if only half the missiles hit of the 12 volleys of 80 LRMs it's going to be painful, you'd have enough ammo to crush 2 assaults or disintegrate a lot more lighter ones.

Thanks! I'll give the Naginata a look and trying out that QuickMech thing. I get server calculation errors from Remlab.

Edit:

I gave it a go so I decided to make a primarily mid-long range Atlas with some close-range capability. I should move the LA LL to the RA tho to make it LA - ER PPC and RA - LL x2



Fire groups would be:

Long-range - ER PPC, Gauss Rifle, LRM 20
Mid-range - Gauss Rifle, LRM 20, LL x2
Short-range - LL x2 and maybe alternating in the ER PPC (heat can't handle all three)

You can Alpha Strike and shut down/blow up at mid range with all weapons.

Edited by Elizander, 01 July 2012 - 02:30 AM.

[Theodor Kling]

A 35ton scout 8/12/3movement, 4 tons of armour, Narc+1t of ammo( CASE secured just in case you want to load explosive narc ammo for whatever reason), TAG, 1 MPL for scaring other scouts, ECM, BAP and last bot not least you friend in any mixed range lance: a C3 slave in the head.
This is fast enough, got all the tools of a dedicated scout, added jump jets for getting on buildings or taking shortcuts over sheer cliffs ( i know 3 jump is not much concerning to hit modifiers in TT, but it is justfine to reach unexpected positions), and the C3 makes it work great with others. Only concern is the XL engine that makes it even more squishy.

To supplement it best: An assault mech artillery platform carying the C3 master unti for the lance. I just tested it: If you limit yourself to 10 tons of armour you can fit an Arrow IV, 2 LRM20, a total of 7 t of ammo and 5 ML for backup onto a 100ton chassis. Might be hard ingame with hadpoints though, especially the Arrow 4 with its cute little 15 crits spread over 2 zones.

[trycksh0t]

I've been kicking around what to do with my Catapult, and I think I've decided on this:

Catapult CPLT-C5

Mass: 65 tons
Tech Base: Inner Sphere
Chassis Config: Biped
Rules Level: Tournament Legal
Era: Age of War/Star League
Tech Rating/Era Availability: E/E-F-E
Production Year: 2750
Cost: 14,193,025 C-Bills
Battle Value: 1,715

Chassis: Unknown Standard
Power Plant: Unknown 325 Fusion XL Engine
Walking Speed: 54.0 km/h
Maximum Speed: 86.4 km/h
Jump Jets: Unknown
Jump Capacity: 120 meters
Armor: Unknown Ferro-Fibrous
Armament:
1 ER Large Laser
2 LRM-15s
4 Medium Lasers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Primary Factory: Unknown
Communications System: Unknown
Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown

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Equipment Type Rating Mass
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Internal Structure: Standard 104 points 6.50
Engine: XL Fusion Engine 325 12.00
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 4 Standard
Jump Jet Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT 4.00
Heat Sinks: Double Heat Sink 11(22) 1.00
Gyro: Standard 4.00
Cockpit: Standard 3.00
Actuators: L: SH+UA R: SH+UA
Armor: Ferro-Fibrous AV - 170 9.50
Armor Locations: 2 LT, 2 RT, 3 LA, 3 RA, 2 LL, 2 RL

Internal Armor
Structure Factor
Head 3 9
Center Torso 21 24
Center Torso (rear) 7
L/R Torso 15 22
L/R Torso (rear) 6
L/R Arm 10 16
L/R Leg 15 21

================================================================================
Equipment Location Heat Critical Mass
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ER Large Laser CT 12 2 5.00
2 Medium Lasers RT 6 2 2.00
2 Medium Lasers LT 6 2 2.00
LRM-15 RA 5 3 7.00
LRM-15 LA 5 3 7.00
@LRM-15 (8) RA - 1 1.00
@LRM-15 (8) LA - 1 1.00

[Chunkymonkey]

Out of all of mine, i think i will use the stalker the most. Sounds easiest to maintain because i only need to pay for ammo.

[Xathanael]

CPLT-K2K - An upgrade to the K2 Catapult, the K2K model upgrades the engine to an extralight model. The twin PPCs have also been upgraded to two ER PPCs. The 'Mech also carries two ER Medium Lasers for close range firepower. To handle the added heat from the upgrades, the 'Mech uses 20 double heat sinks. Finally, the K2K model carries thirteen and a half tons of armor. BV (1.0) = 1,500, BV (2.0) = 1,716

[Douglas Reichel]

I prefer flexibility in configurations, but generally I stick with one concept no matter the mech...efficient but light energy weapons for frequent use in bursts, and the biggest ballistic weapon that will fit for finishing shots. Missiles if and wherever they fit, ranged as suits my role.

[Zoghak]

a couple of mine, all using 1:1 hardpoint ratio. i really dont want a beta access, just gimme a mechlab

Centurion CN9-AL

Movement: 5/8
Engine: 250
Heat Sinks: 12 [24]


Internal: 83 (Endo Steel)
Armor: 161/169 (Ferro-Fibrous)

Large Pulse Laser RA
Medium Pulse Laser RA
2x Medium Pulse Laser CT
SRM4 LT
SRM4 ammo LT
CASE LT
Guardian ECM RT

Catapult CPLT-C1

Movement: 4/6
Engine: 260
Heat Sinks: 15 [30]


Internal: 104 (Endo Steel)
Armor: 200/211

SRM6 RA
SRM6 LA
Large Laser RT
Large Laser LT
2x Medium Laser CT
2xSRM6 ammo LT
2xSRM6 ammo RT
CASE LT
CASE RT
Guardian ECM

Stalker STK-3F

Movement: 3/5
Engine: 255
Heat Sinks: 10 [20]

Internal: 130 (Endo Steel)
Armor: 232/263

LRM15 LA
LRM15 LT
LRM15 RT
LRM15 RA
Artemis IV FCS LA/LT/RT/RA
Medium Laser LA/LT/RT/RA
5t LRM15 ammo LT
5t LRM15 ammo RT
CASE LT
CASE RT

Cataphract CTF-1X

Movement: 4/6
Engine: 280
Heat Sinks: 12 [24]


Internal: 107 (Endo Steel)
Armor: 208/217

PPC RA
GAUSS RT
Medium Laser RA/RT/LT/LA
3t GAUSS ammo RT
CASE RT

Edited by Zoghak, 20 July 2012 - 06:00 AM.

[Chunkymonkey]

Heres a light mech hunter

Centurion with 7/11(118.8 KMH) Tops speed, XL engine, 10 double heat sinks, and a LBX10 and SRM6, each with 1 ton of ammo. 7 tons of armor, it can chase and hunt down light mechs probably, anyone in Beta want to try this with nothing to lose?

Edited by Chunkymonkey, 05 August 2012 - 01:21 PM.

[Morashtak]

Nice builds here but a couple of these variants won't be available for quite a few years (providing PGI sticks to the "1 day = 1 day" concept).

For those that don't know when there favorite variant enters the scene please refer to Master Unit List Search page. It may not be perfect but it will give you an idea on which build to look forward to in the very near future.

For those that don't care and just want to dream... thanks for the faith that the game will still be going in ten years?