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[Kaiserman]

So there are several houses out there, and a quite a few merc outfits. And while being a merc does have its advantages - freedom to fight for whoever pays you more mostly - there is an appeal to sticking with the same house and fighting for a cause and a banner.

Question is, which banner?

Ideas?

[Outburst]

Join House Steiner.... we have the biggest scouts and awesome blonde chicks as leader...

[kojdog]

Do you have a racial affiliation IRL? I find that is what most draws ppl to a given faction. I'd say, if you're truly undecided, read the faction pages and especially look for one that respects your IRL language.

That said, they're all either white or Asian. So, if you're Russian or the sort of Japanese that doesn't appreciate fake Bushido (or if you're in
RL a mixture of both and Btech fiction really ****** you off sometimes) or if you're black or hispanic then you're going to find little to like. The game and the universe is based on the weird idea that somehow asians and whites eventually dominate the universe.

That said, the game isn't trying to be racial. It's just racially insensitive. The best lesson is to relax and just play and not think about this ****.

Have a good time.

[Kaiserman]

Well, IRL I am a white mutt, but there are different white houses, and besides, I love Japanese (and Asian) culture in general, so yeah... no help there. I was hoping that someone who is more familiar than I am with the lore, can explain to me the differences (if any) between the houses, and why their house is more worthy to join. Come on people, step up and represent why dontchya!

[BenEEeees VAT GROWN BACON]

Kurita has Ninjas, Samurai, Anime and Tom Cruise

Sorry, we've recently executed Tom Cruise because he drank all the sake in the House. Made for a very poor guest.

Ok, serious business time; if you want to learn more about House Kurita's history I suggest having a look at this wonderful write up:

http://www.housekuri...etailed-history

[Kaiserman]

very cool thanks, anyone else with history? and a website??? nice.

[Outburst]

http://www.sarna.net...i/House_Steiner

http://www.sarna.net..._Steiner-Davion

Don´t listen to this drac! The Tom Cruise story is a fake, we already executed Tom Cruise in 3035 for beeing a bad actor.

Edited by Outburst, 19 July 2012 - 02:00 AM.

[Kaiserman]

Question for the Lyrians, I saw these ranks on your section of the forums, http://mwomercs.com/...einer-insygnia/ any ideas what these are?

[Outburst]

These are military rank insignias.

http://www.sarna.net...y_Rank_Insignia

Due to the Federated Commonwealth (alliance with Davion) there where some changes to english ranks...
... but in the old times there were the old prussian ranks.

[Silent]

Liao regularly hosts pizza parties. Hope this helps in your quest.

Edited by Silent, 19 July 2012 - 02:46 AM.

[Kaiserman]

sounds.... fattening??

[killerobot]

Outburst, on 19 July 2012 - 01:27 AM, said:

Join House Steiner.... we have the biggest scouts and awesome blonde chicks as leader...

ok u got a blonde sheila as a leader....where do i join? .....lol

[Ixar]

Be a merc. Work for anyone and everyone, but only the one who's paying the most.

[Lampshade]

Who has the best uniforms, because style is half the battle?

[Adridos]

Lampshade, on 19 July 2012 - 02:57 AM, said:

Who has the best uniforms, because style is half the battle?

Mechwarrior don' wear uniforms in battle. Some are even completely naked.

[Kaiserman]

True dat

Ixar, on 19 July 2012 - 02:56 AM, said:

Be a merc. Work for anyone and everyone, but only the one who's paying the most.

Yeah, I thought about that. Question is, will there be more money for mercs? and speaking of that, how will the whole money thing work anyway? and also, it would be a more enjoyable game experience I think to claim a patch of a map with your house and defend it or expand it imho.

[Kamira]

Adridos, on 19 July 2012 - 03:00 AM, said:

Mechwarrior don' wear uniforms in battle. Some are even completely naked.

Best thing for ya if you overheat, don't want to pass out mid battle due to heat fatigue!!

[Amberlance]

Help close the knuckled fist of House Laoi around the flaccid pillars of our enemies and squeeze tight until the rivers of victory gush forth!

[Kaiserman]

Amberlance, on 19 July 2012 - 03:07 AM, said:

Help close the knuckled fist of House Laoi around the flaccid pillars of our enemies and squeeze tight until the rivers of victory gush forth!

Whoa.... I think house Liao needs to watch less por.n

Edited by Kaiserman, 19 July 2012 - 03:12 AM.

[Scytale]

Rasalhague: The Underdogs.