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[NoirWolf]

I wonder if it is too much to hope for an omnimech

[Steel Prophet]

NoirWolf, on 29 July 2012 - 07:37 AM, said:

I wonder if it is too much to hope for an omnimech

It is! Reasons have been stated a bazillion times here on the forums.

On Topic: I'd say it's either something jumpcapable: Victor/Highlander or some "iconic" Mech like the Zeus. Or (as it's been with the last few revealed Mechs) someting noone has on his scope.

[Herzog]

I for one would be thrilled to see the Zeus make an appearance.

[Captain Fabulous]

Maverick01, on 28 July 2012 - 05:06 PM, said:

* Weapon loadout is dedicated to long range engagements.

Cause, you know, both the Awesome and the Atlas don't ALREADY HAVE THAT. Seriously, the prime Awesome variant has nothing but three PPCs and a small laser. If that doesn't say "long range engagements," then...

[Butane9000]

While I do approve of the Mauler is bears striking similarity to the Awesome in rough design which might keep it from the game for awhile. Considering the releases up to this point it appears as if they have been going by not only proper IS only mechs for the time period but by load out and then individual design.

So:

Look at available mechs
Whats the tonnage?
How many variants does it have that are useful/feasible?
How does the mech look, does it look distinctly different from the other mechs in the game?
How easy is this design to implement into MWO?
Profit

[Sacrosanct]

The Mauler would make me very excited

[Hawk819]

Maverick01, on 28 July 2012 - 05:06 PM, said:

Here is some evidence why I think the Mauler will be the next assault mech...

* 90 ton mech that fills the tonnage gap and has many ballistic hardpoints.

* Weapon loadout is dedicated to long range engagements.

* Has been featured in many previous Mechwarrior games.

* The Mauler exists in the BattleTech universe in 3049.

* Has been listed twice in ISN News Feed articles.

Luthien Armor Works’ executives celebrate the final success against the debacle of the Daboku as the first Maulers ship. 12 October 3048.

Tue. Nov 29, 3048: Recently shipped Maulers receive their baptism of fire against Davion raid; Victory Armaments’ ER lasers performed well.

http://mwowiki.org/i...hp?title=Mauler

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Mauler

If this is correct, then you may be onto something here. We shall see come Wednesday.

[AlanEsh]

We need a 75 tonner in the mix! Zeus me. Or better yet, BRING ON THE WARHAMER.

/edit -- ok neither of those are 75t lol

How about Orion, Flashman, and MARAUDER. Yes, reseen me.

Edited by Angelicon, 29 July 2012 - 08:04 AM.

[Seraphax]

I'm thinking Zeus based off of popular demand.

[NoirWolf]

Steel Prophet, on 29 July 2012 - 07:44 AM, said:

It is! Reasons have been stated a bazillion times here on the forums.

Clans had Omnimechs in 3049 and I do hope we get the raptor in around 3 years time.

[HAV0C]

I for one would welcome our new HGN 733 / 732 Highlander overlords.

Just saying.

It gives us several things that have not been introduced yet in the assault category.

1.) A jump capable assault 'mech.
2.) An assault 'mech with a ballistic hardpoint (or two) in the arm capable of supporting a large bore ballistic weapon. (Gauss, AC 10)
3.) Style.

I would also settle for a victor, and would happily pilot it, while I continue to wait for my Highlander to arrive....

Just my thoughts. <S>

-Colonel Andrew "Havoc" Davis
Death's Hand Brigade Mercenaries.

Edited by HAV0C, 29 July 2012 - 08:20 AM.

[Hitman xXx qp]

It started as a Leo Mech under a different name. So it been around for some time now.

[Steel Prophet]

NoirWolf, on 29 July 2012 - 08:19 AM, said:

Clans had Omnimechs in 3049 and I do hope we get the raptor in around 3 years time.

That's one of the reasons... Clans aren't in yet

[Maverick Ivers]

It could be a Mauler, who knows?

But just so everyone has an idea of what to possibly expect, here is a list of ALL of the Assault mechs from the 3039 Technical readout (the only one prior to 3050)

I'm not putting down any variants, just base names, and I'll put asterisks next to mechs already in the game.

Starting with standard mechs!

Awesome*
Charger
Victor
Zeus
Stalker*
Cyclops
Banshee
Atlas*

Then we have First in Centuries!

Hatamoto-Chi
Daboku (Pre-Mauler)

Then Star League!

Thug
Highlander
King Crab

And finally, Unseen/Phoenix Project (which are unlikely to show, for now)

Goliath
Battlemaster
Longbow
Marauder II


I want to see a Hatamoto-Chi, personally

[Hawks]

I hope not. I really dislike the Mauler.

It would be nice to have an assault with jumpies.

[Malagant]

I would personally love to see three of my personal favorites added.

Warhammer
Marauder
Shadowhawk

I really don't care for the ridiculous licensing BS that always gets in the way of great things...

[NoirWolf]

Steel Prophet, on 29 July 2012 - 08:33 AM, said:

That's one of the reasons... Clans aren't in yet

>.< oh damn the Star League went caput 80 years prior to Clan Coyote's invention of omnimechs. Ahh well guess I will have to wait then -gets AC ready-.

[Vunguard13]

Meh, I think the Mauler's a bit too new, they'll probably be trying to phase in the older ones first. If it weren't for the Catapult I'd put the Archer in, for example.

Personally: here's my list I'm expecting

Zeus, Victor, or Highlander (pick one) Are the likely assaults at this point. I personally like the Victor or Highlander, Zeus is a little too... well... it's the Zeus

For heavies, I'd like the Black Knight and Orion, with (in the HOPEFULLY un/reseen category) the Warhammer and Marauder being high on the list. Figure, if they can get the rights, they'll put the Warhammer in ASAP considering it was what they put in the reveal trailer. It would also probably replace the Black Knight at that point too, considering their similar armaments.

If I recall, Shadow Hawk's a reseen, so it might be up.
Blackjack would be a good choice.
And, I don't think it was out during this time period, but I would LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOOOOOVE to see an Uziel (Second favorite mech behind Cauldron Born/Ebon Jaguar)

In the light category... Wolfhound maybe? We kind of have all we need there: we have the versatile speedster (Jenner), the stealth unit (Raven), the rank-and-file (Commando), and the blur-fast speedster (Spider). I put down the Wolfy because it's a bit heavier-hitting. All that's really missing is something 20-tons, like the Locust if it's not still an unseen.

[EDMW CSN]

I throw a bone and say a jump Assault like the Highlander or Victor. We need one of those badly

[Adridos]

Victor, Highlander and Cyclops are the ones I would like to see.

Besides the fact they're unique, Capellan army surely has a lot of them.