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[Bombast]

Kanil, on 23 October 2017 - 03:43 PM, said:

...but it's surely more likely to show up than the Mongrel which has 6 votes somehow.

I'd say people are voting for it's looks, but...

Seems unlikely.

[InvictusLee]

I feel like we are going to get a mech out of left field... like the sun cobra which kinda sucks.

[Samedi Wretch]

I'm going to be totally unoriginal and guess the Black Lanner. Offers something unique and situational (read: not another OP clan mech) in an underrepresented weight bracket. Plus, people will pay for it. Thanks for the generosity with this giveaway!

[Jay Leon Hart]

November11th, on 23 October 2017 - 08:55 PM, said:

I feel like we are going to get a mech out of left field... like the sun cobra which kinda sucks.

At 3074 it's pretty far out of timeline. I can add it if you want to change your vote?

[Slambot]

Ill vote Mongrel/Grendel Clans need another 45 tonner too.

Edited by Slambot, 24 October 2017 - 03:06 AM.

[Kijiro Bugboy]

I was originally going to say Black Lanner, but I think I'll divert from the crowd and say Rabid Coyote. I'd love to see that thing in the game, and we don't yet have a Clan 55-tonner that can go below XL 330, so it'd be a nice addition for people who want more podspace on a Clan 55-tonner.

[Onimusha shin]

My bet is on the Grendel!!!

[William Cameron 2nd]

Black Lanner seems like a safe guess.

Wishing fro the Vapor Eagle/Goshawk though

[Bombast]

Black Lanner win odds have officially dropped to 4%. Bummer.

Still some autowins left!

Pinion
This battlemech is actually of Inner Sphere origin, being designed and developed in the Jade Falcon's invasion corridor in 3065. Weighting in at 45 tons with all energy loadouts and capable of running 86km/h, the Pinion operates in the normal 'Medium mech' space, rather than working as a super-light like many 45 tonners. Used as a test bed for heavy lasers, and jump capable.

Spoiler

Ursus
The Ursus was the first Clan battlemech produced in the Inner Sphere. It uses Inner Sphere technology when possible - Namely the Standard Engine and Structure, items that are shared without distinction between the two tech bases. It's standard configuration boasts multiple laser and missile systems, with an ECM and significant armor protection to allow it to weather enemy return fire. The Ursus is fairly slow for it's tonnage, being propelled at 65km/h by a 200 rated engine, but it has a plethora of weapons to compensate.

Spoiler

Clint IIC
A clan redesign of the original Clint, the Clint IIC remains remarkably faithful to the original. Weighting in at 40 tons, capable of running 97km/h and jumping, with a virtually identical (Though more advanced) weapon profile, the two mechs are virtual indistinguishable - The difference only becomes apparent with time, as the Clint IIC's superior armor protection and more potent autocannon allow it to operate for longer in the field. The standard Clint IIC carries a single autocannon backed up with lasers, though all energy variants exist. It is one of the few remaining Clan mechs that use single heat sinks.

Spoiler

Corvis
An obsolete battlemech from the early days of clan technology, the Corvis is rarely seen outside of Hell's Horses units. The mech is a precursor to both the Stormcrow, it's direct decedent, and omnimechs in general, as it shares the same modular weapon system the Mercury, mother of all omnimechs, uses. The Corvis is jump capable, but consider slow for its tonnage (40 tons) as it can only run 65km/h. The Corvis uses a mixture of ballistic and energy based weaponry and has excellent armor coverage for its tonnage.

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Mercury II
Designed in 2823, this direct upgrade of the Mercury actually uses Star League technology rather than clan tech. Weighting 40 tons, the Mercury II moves an impressive 119km/h and is jump capable, making it a very mobile chassis. An all energy loadout allows it to operate without ammo concerns, and a full electronics package, including both BAP and ECM, allow it to scout as effectively as a light mech.

Spoiler

Edited by Bombast, 25 October 2017 - 07:48 PM.

[InvictusLee]

Jay Leon Hart, on 24 October 2017 - 02:13 AM, said:

At 3074 it's pretty far out of timeline. I can add it if you want to change your vote?

buwhahaha.
NOT THAT far away lol.

Hey. I'd like to change my vote to Lobo.

I actually would really rather have it over the black lanner to go with my clan wolf/diamond shark mechs lol...

[Bombast]

November11th, on 25 October 2017 - 08:36 PM, said:

buwhahaha.
NOT THAT far away lol.

Hey. I'd like to change my vote to Lobo.

I actually would really rather have it over the black lanner to go with my clan wolf/diamond shark mechs lol...

You may want to edit your first vote post to reflect this change. Make it easier on Jay.

[Jay Leon Hart]

Bombast, on 25 October 2017 - 08:45 PM, said:

You may want to edit your first vote post to reflect this change. Make it easier on Jay.

Jay Leon Hart, on 03 October 2017 - 11:50 AM, said:

The Rules:
- 1 guess per person (first guess counts, edit/delete your original post and re-post if you want to change it)

Yeppers!

[Karl Streiger]

Ok as suggested:

Hellhound (the MW4 one)

[Jay Leon Hart]

Karl Streiger, on 26 October 2017 - 02:33 AM, said:

Ok as suggested:

Hellhound (the MW4 one)

Hellhound (MW4) added.

[Kijiro Bugboy]

Just so you guys know, the Hellhound depicted in MW4: Mercs is actually a redesign of the Conjurer, whose IS name is Hellhound. Therefore they're effectively the same Mech, just with different appearances differing from canon to MW4.

[Bombast]

Asriel Dreemur, on 26 October 2017 - 08:35 AM, said:

Just so you guys know, the Hellhound depicted in MW4: Mercs is actually a redesign of the Conjurer, whose IS name is Hellhound. Therefore they're effectively the same Mech, just with different appearances differing from canon to MW4.

We know. The 'rules' of the competition are just to allow anyone to vote for anything medium, though, so it's not 'rigged.' Which is fair enough - If someone wants to vote for something impossible, it hurts no one else.

Except for me, the guy trying to track the odds.

[Jay Leon Hart]

Asriel Dreemur, on 26 October 2017 - 08:35 AM, said:

Just so you guys know, the Hellhound depicted in MW4: Mercs is actually a redesign of the Conjurer, whose IS name is Hellhound. Therefore they're effectively the same Mech, just with different appearances differing from canon to MW4.

Aye, the stats of the Wolverine IIC Conjurer with the look of the Black Lanner, but it doesn't hurt to let people vote for what they want.

Bombast, on 26 October 2017 - 08:37 AM, said:

Except for me, the guy trying to track the odds.

[Freakin B]

I vote for Hoplite, it's a 55 ton trash can but I bet they could make it look pretty sweet. It also seems like it could tank well with the assaults.

[Multi Box]

Hope it's the Conjurer mech

[FupDup]

Asriel Dreemur, on 26 October 2017 - 08:35 AM, said:

Just so you guys know, the Hellhound depicted in MW4: Mercs is actually a redesign of the Conjurer, whose IS name is Hellhound. Therefore they're effectively the same Mech, just with different appearances differing from canon to MW4.

Kind of...the MW4 version of the mech was way different hardpoints than the BT one, so really it would just be best for the MW4 Hellhound to be a 100% separate mech from the classic Conjurer. It also would ruffle fewer feathers that way, as some purists might complain about the Conj not being depicted in the "canonical" way.

Edited by FupDup, 26 October 2017 - 03:51 PM.