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[Edward Hazen]

TheArisen, on 24 June 2017 - 10:02 PM, said:

Well it restarted production in Davion space in 3057 so it's totally an IS mech now but a star league design.

That is fine, A Clan Warrior would not want to be stuck in an IS mech anyway (even if in MWO our Mech Techs and Manufacturers actively work to sabotage our equipment).

Edited by Edward Hazen, 24 June 2017 - 10:08 PM.

[FLG 01]

TheArisen, on 24 June 2017 - 10:02 PM, said:

Well it restarted production in Davion space in 3057 so it's totally an IS mech now but a star league design.

During the FCCW, the Nightstar was generally used by the AFFS, LAAF, ComGuard, and mercs. The Clans made no significant use of it, i.e. not enough for an RAT entry, despite some cached units.
MWO is all about TechBase anyway. If it weren't a lot of Mechs would be Clan exclusives like the KGC-000b.

However, as a Steiner-fan I feel obliged to point out that the Nightstar was produced in both parts of the former FedCom: on Kathil by GM, and Solaris by NST. Curiously the actual FedCom-variant (-9FC) was exclusively produced by GM. (And obviously the Solaris-variant was exclusive to NST).

Edward Hazen, on 24 June 2017 - 10:07 PM, said:

That is fine, A Clan Warrior would not want to be stuck in an IS mech anyway

Not in the FCCW-era, no. On the other hand, the number of Clan Mechs used by IS units is on the rise, although it might be best for MWO to ignore that.

[TheArisen]

Any ideas on the movement profile for the NSR?

[Y E O N N E]

TheArisen, on 04 July 2017 - 07:09 AM, said:

Any ideas on the movement profile for the NSR?

Probably like a Stalker, though with better twist.

[TheArisen]

Yeonne Greene, on 04 July 2017 - 08:22 AM, said:

Probably like a Stalker, though with better twist.

Do you think the 9FC might have a little bit better stats due to it being the fast variant?

[Tordin]

xVLFBERHxT, on 15 June 2017 - 10:36 AM, said:

This is the face/ front-torso our mwo marauder is still missing...

So the NS should get the cockpit the MAD have and vice versa? Could be good.

[Y E O N N E]

TheArisen, on 04 July 2017 - 02:17 PM, said:

Do you think the 9FC might have a little bit better stats due to it being the fast variant?

Maybe, though I don't think so. More likely that the ballistics variant gets worse stats.

[HGAK47]

I want it, it looks sexy as fuq! Not only that it looks like a better all round 95 ton version of a King Crab. Higher arms for dakka arms, IIRC it has much better mounts all over but its got that agressive Maruder / Crabby pose to it!

Very tempted to preorder it. I can already see where I want to slap decals on it to make a nice bug face

Mechwarrior1441491, on 24 June 2017 - 10:01 PM, said:

Crab, sorry. Looks like a marauder and a crab had a baby.

That is a match made in heaven to me! But then I just play for fun.

[TheArisen]

Yeonne Greene, on 04 July 2017 - 09:10 PM, said:

Maybe, though I don't think so. More likely that the ballistics variant gets worse stats.

Ugh I hope not....

[BEARDOOM]

One question!
What can I do with HERO. MRM with flamers, or PPC-s... ???
My opinion is that HERO is worst. Balistics in hands and 4 Missiles is wright.
Correct me if I'm wrong?
I rely want to give money for NIGHTSTAR, but C-BILL wariants are far more better!

[BEARDOOM]

NSR-9S Basic pack is best for me. 2xUAC20 if they are without ghost heat. with 4 er-med las. Or 3xLrgLasers

NSR-9P is BEST!!! 2xUAC10 + 2xLB10, Or 4UAC10 if is there no ghost heat. But it is reinforcments.

HERO- for me i CRAP. Copy of SCORCH is best option if he had balistics, but mith energy hardpoints is BAD. I hoped that SUB-PPC will be energy SHOOTGUN, in that case this HERO whould be BOOM, but pitty!

[Y E O N N E]

Well, I just ordered the Ultimate package for this. Hoping I don't regret it...

[Josh Seles]

BEARDOOM, on 09 July 2017 - 03:31 AM, said:

One question!
What can I do with HERO. MRM with flamers, or PPC-s... ???
My opinion is that HERO is worst. Balistics in hands and 4 Missiles is wright.
Correct me if I'm wrong?
I rely want to give money for NIGHTSTAR, but C-BILL wariants are far more better!

Actually I'm looking forward to loading up my Nightstar hero with SRM's and pulse lasers. Could be good as an energy/missle brawler with a decent sized light engine.

[Y E O N N E]

Josh Seles, on 09 July 2017 - 01:58 PM, said:

Actually I'm looking forward to loading up my Nightstar hero with SRM's and pulse lasers. Could be good as an energy/missle brawler with a decent sized light engine.

Eh, with that low engine cap it's going to be better with MRMs. Probably something like 4x MRM30 and ERML, or 2x MRM30 + 2x MRM 20 with some bigger energy weapons.

[TheArisen]

Yeonne Greene, on 09 July 2017 - 02:06 PM, said:

Eh, with that low engine cap it's going to be better with MRMs. Probably something like 4x MRM30 and ERML, or 2x MRM30 + 2x MRM 20 with some bigger energy weapons.

Yeah I do agree the hero will probably be the weakest but I think it'll be decent though.

[Y E O N N E]

TheArisen, on 09 July 2017 - 05:11 PM, said:

Yeah I do agree the hero will probably be the weakest but I think it'll be decent though.

I mean, if nothing else you know 4x LPL will be pretty good.

[TheArisen]

Yeonne Greene, on 09 July 2017 - 05:39 PM, said:

I mean, if nothing else you know 4x LPL will be pretty good.

4 LPL/Snubs with 2 mrm 20 maybe?

[Y E O N N E]

TheArisen, on 09 July 2017 - 05:49 PM, said:

4 LPL/Snubs with 2 mrm 20 maybe?

Snubs too short-ranged for my liking, but sure. Alternatively, 4x ERLL and your choice of MRMs.

[TheArisen]

How will the Nightstar be affected by Gauss & Ppc getting linked ghost heat?

[davoodoo]

Who the **** necroed it...

oh the arisen, if i didnt knew any better i would say name fits...

it wont, either hppc in torso for doubletap or... what else do you plan to get there??
i guess you could fit erll under each gauss, if not for that pesky hand actuator.
at best you can drop 9j and fit it with uac10 or smth while you put guasses on 9fc with 2x erll in torso.

im rather disappointed with 9s though, since what exactly am i to fit into 10 slot arm with 1b hardpoint... this begs for dual uac20, but dual uac20 is a ******* joke with ghost heat.
So yeah thx pgi, now my options are as follows
1)2x gauss + 3 erll
2)2x gauss + 2 erppc
2)2 uac10 + 3 lpl
ah the variety, i cant wait for another nerf to lpl, thatll increase variety even more.

Edited by davoodoo, 15 July 2017 - 05:33 PM.