Any idea HOW long I hoped and advocated for the Flea to appear in MWO? Yeah a long time, like since I began playing in what? Late 2014 I think.
I had SO much fun pushing my limits in Mech Warrior 4 with just me piloting a FLea at harder difficulty with a frigging BOMBAST laser. I mena, if you want a challenge
As for usefulness in MWO? Pretty good for a 20 tonner. Its like the opposite of the Locust, the other lovely bugger mech.
Flea: On average slower, more firepower, equal durability when hit.
Locust: On average faster ( like its the fastest of any mech with quirks and skill points in speed I think ), less firepower, equal durability when hit.
They also both got great hardpoints locations for how they are shaped and both can be used for distinct roles.
Like, I use Fleas as an light escort for especially Assault mechs. Like a counter-light. Since its slower, I also use it as a sniper since it got more hardpoints.
For Locust? I use it as a lightning scout, extreme harasser and for ultimate adrenaline kick, speeeeeedster!