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[Triordinant]

Ace Selin, on 19 April 2016 - 02:57 PM, said:

Cyclops confirmed, but appears no one cares as i do not see a topic.


I think its design looks really good, especially the head.
Also the Cyclops Special camo looks great.


Also this is a first for a mech...

"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.
For full details regarding the Battle Computer, consult the General Question section of the Cyclops FAQ."


https://mwomercs.com/cyclops

It's wearing a Robe of Eyes worth 120,000 gp!

[Mechwarrior1441491]

Illuminati sympathizers. I knew it.

Eye camo looks fairly **** like to be honest.

It's a lower Ton Atlas unless it has Sensor Quirks, something we haven't seen yet.

Edited by xMADCATTERx, 19 April 2016 - 03:10 PM.

[Scout Derek]

cazidin, on 19 April 2016 - 03:07 PM, said:

I suspect that may be the worst quirked variant.

Jokes aside, hey Derek. I like the Cyclops design too. The special sensor suite (alliteration combo!) is sweet but I wonder if any mechs will get a retroactive sensor buff? Could the D-DC lose its ECM? And what will PGI do for the Command Console?

Lots of things going on with the fact that the cyclops gets something new that other mechs right now don't have.

I'm going to assume that with the release of the Cyclops also comes the CC, and requiring of some mechs, like you mentioned, the D-DC. (new quirks probably, like ECM buff, not major, but enough to keep it on par)

[TheArisen]

It's not as bad as I thought it was going to be but I'm not very interested.

[Revis Volek]

dervishx5, on 19 April 2016 - 03:05 PM, said:

The computer was a nice touch

and thus has opened my wallet....


Ty PGI!

[LegendaryArticuno]

Scout Derek, on 19 April 2016 - 03:08 PM, said:

I dunno, but it comes stop with dual gauss

I'm not good with Guass

If CP-S Sleipnir can head mount a LPL, it'll be my favourite mech.

[Mechwarrior1441491]

Commando should be next in line for a Sensor Buff. It's what they do. Other mechs or just variants that had better than average sensors OR that was their specific job on the battlefield.

Mongoose would be another one to get it, if we ever get that beauty.

[Templar Dane]

No bushwacker. /sadface

They may wisely be saving it for lean times.

[Barantor]

Battle computer looks neat>>>>

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Q: What is the "Tacticon B-2000 Battle Computer" mentioned on the Cyclops page?
The Tacticon B-2000 Battle Computer is a modified version of the standard Sensor suite found in the Head component of most 'Mechs. As with the Life Support system and the Cockpit, the standard Sensor suite is a piece of Fixed Equipment; it takes up 0 usable slots and weighs 0 tonnes.
The Sensor suite is what allows your 'Mech to use its standard targeting abilities.

The B-2000 Battle Computer is a special version of this standard Sensor suite, and is currently exclusive to the Cyclops chassis. It replaces the standard Sensor suite, takes up 0 usable slots, and weighs 0 tonnes.

The B-2000 Battle Computer provides the following benefits, on top of the standard abilities of the basic Sensor suite:

Boosts the standard Sensor Range of the Cyclops 'Mech.
Boosts the standard Sensor Range of any ally 'Mechs within radius of the Cyclops.

Edited by Barantor, 19 April 2016 - 03:14 PM.

[Dibujor]

That redesign is amazing. Love it. A great looking mech

[wanderer]

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I was a bit worried I wouldnt like the look

Always trust Alex to come up with something redemptive.

[LegendaryArticuno]

Boosting sensor range is really insignificant... no one even realizes there's an increased sensor range module, which also takes up zero weight.

[Scout Derek]

LegendaryArticuno, on 19 April 2016 - 03:11 PM, said:

I'm not good with Guass

If CP-S Sleipnir can head mount a LPL, it'll be my favourite mech.

Dual AC/20 then? I dunno about LPL in head, but it'd be cool if they changed it's head values to allow it

Barantor, on 19 April 2016 - 03:12 PM, said:

Battle computer looks neat>>>>

I'm going to clean up your quote, is that okay? To make it more legible Nevermind looks like you got it already

Edited by Scout Derek, 19 April 2016 - 03:17 PM.

[wanderer]

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If CP-S Sleipnir can head mount a LPL, it'll be my favourite mech.

Only 1 crit space open in the head, same as every other 'Mech in the game.

On the other hand, that means head flamer.

[LegendaryArticuno]

TBH Cyclops = Geth Prime.

[Scout Derek]

LegendaryArticuno, on 19 April 2016 - 03:14 PM, said:

Boosting sensor range is really insignificant... no one even realizes there's an increased sensor range module, which also takes up zero weight.

It boosts Everyone's sensor range, not just itself. Have you also noticed that only one of them sports the CC?

[Hit the Deck]

So, those Cyclops threads were not in vain. Good job guys!

[Ace Selin]

Still after not being eager for this mech i think the variants are decent and it looks awesome.


Oh and would be awesome if any head laser shot out of its big head eye !!!
(joking here)

Edited by Ace Selin, 19 April 2016 - 05:01 PM.

[cazidin]

Scout Derek, on 19 April 2016 - 03:16 PM, said:

It boosts Everyone's sensor range, not just itself. Have you also noticed that only one of them sports the CC?

The next question is how large is the benefit? I'm thinking between 10 and 25%. Only sensor range though? Not target info gathering time?

Edited by cazidin, 19 April 2016 - 03:20 PM.

[LegendaryArticuno]

Scout Derek, on 19 April 2016 - 03:16 PM, said:

It boosts Everyone's sensor range, not just itself. Have you also noticed that only one of them sports the CC?

"This Battle Computer boosts the Sensor Range of not just the Cyclops, but any allied 'Mechs within range."

The range could be really restrictive.. as in backdoor humping can't move back range.