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[Anvil Dragon]

Since the Marauder is not currently available, I'll start with the Catapult (but I would like to add PPCs).
Play a support role for now and see how things develop.

Edited by Anvil Dragon, 28 February 2012 - 12:17 PM.

[Thom Frankfurt]

Longsword, on 20 February 2012 - 12:09 AM, said:

Sneaky Capellan, I like the bushwacker, Axman, Centurion and Wolfhound more than enough to keep me Davion

I like how you call him a Sneaky Capellan, but then say you like something called a Bushwacker in the same sentence.

The Combine has some decent mechs, I think I like the Kintaro best though.

[Bophades]

If I had my pick of any mech the Combine produces. It would hands down be the AKU-1X Akuma.
That being said, in the current time frame its tough to say. Atm I am leaning twords a Dragon or something in the Assualt class if one of my favorites pops up....like a Hatamoto-Chi / Thug

[Kyone Akashi]

Hayashi, on 27 February 2012 - 01:36 AM, said:

I have 3 complaints against you.
1. You included Marauder twice.
2. You included BattleMaster twice.
3. You failed to include my favourite DCMS light mechs!

Huh, you're right about the double inclusion - though I assure you this was not intentional. The random assignment tables are structured for the usage of dice, and some 'mechs show up multiple times. For the Marauder and the BattleMaster I simply forgot I had already written them down.

The Stinger and the UrbanMech on the other hand do not show up on the table for the DCMS. They are mentioned for some of the other factions, though. Could it be that in the Combine they were simply phased out and replaced by newer models?

Or that they are otherwise just very uncommon within the ranks of the DCMS - from my understanding, the tables are meant to reflect standard battle formations, yet the RPG notes that characters may well attain or even start with 'mechs from another faction. If MWO introduces the Raven, I'm considering piloting that one with the explanation that it was liberated from the Federated Suns, just like Davion captured them from Liao. Basically a third-hand battlemech.

Edited by Kyone Akashi, 29 February 2012 - 07:08 PM.

[Rizzen]

Panthers are my favorite, nothign like a PPC to keep back the dark.

[Polymorphyne]

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Panthers are my favorite, nothign like a PPC to keep back the dark.

I like panthers for one reason- Their existence is what caused the creation of the wolfhound to counter panthers. I <3 Wolfhound.

[Mohammed AsZaman]

Mongoose
Hussar

The downgraded variant available to the DCMS just prior to the War of 3039 and the Star League variants available to the Arkab Legions since 2750...

[Aokarasu]

Mohammed AsZaman, on 01 March 2012 - 07:49 AM, said:

Mongoose
Hussar

Good to see the Arkab will be well-represented here.

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Gokigen'yo~

My choices would be...
Light: Panther, Jenner
Medium: Daimyo, Komodo
Heavy: Grand Dragon, No-Dachi
Assault: Hatamoto, Akuma.

[Hiroki Fujisawa]

Light: Panther (all DC Variants, mostly the 16K) ... Later: also the Raptor
Medium: Griffin and Wolverine ... Later: also the Bishamon
Heavy: Catapult CPLT-K2 (later also the K4 and K5) ... Later: also the Ninja-To, Shugenja, No-Dachi and the Ha Otoko HKO-1C (i knew, its originally a clan design)
Assault: Hatamoto (all variants) ... Later: also the Naginata, Akuma and the O-Bakemono OBK-M11

Extremly late: the Orochi OR-2I

I dont know why, but i got a fable to the MRM.

Edited by Hiroki Fujisawa, 03 March 2012 - 03:12 PM.

[Perguru]

the Panther , every day of the week, classic icon

[Alaskan Viking]

Der Basilisk, on 19 February 2012 - 04:43 AM, said:

Since we are close to 3050, i would like to see a Mauler.

The Mauler is by far my favorite IS mech. Though I'd still take a Timberwolf over it.

[Teppudama]

Personally prefer the Jenner or the Dragon/Grand Dragon, but almost never used a totally stock configuration.

[Charles Martel]

Stinger LAM
Marauder

[Charles Martel]

Kyone Akashi, on 29 February 2012 - 07:00 PM, said:

Huh, you're right about the double inclusion - though I assure you this was not intentional. The random assignment tables are structured for the usage of dice, and some 'mechs show up multiple times. For the Marauder and the BattleMaster I simply forgot I had already written them down.

The Stinger and the UrbanMech on the other hand do not show up on the table for the DCMS. They are mentioned for some of the other factions, though. Could it be that in the Combine they were simply phased out and replaced by newer models?

Or that they are otherwise just very uncommon within the ranks of the DCMS - from my understanding, the tables are meant to reflect standard battle formations, yet the RPG notes that characters may well attain or even start with 'mechs from another faction. If MWO introduces the Raven, I'm considering piloting that one with the explanation that it was liberated from the Federated Suns, just like Davion captured them from Liao. Basically a third-hand battlemech.

The Stinger would be correct for DCMS as the only surviving LAM factory, producing Stingers was in the Combine until it was lost during the Clanner invasion. That's one of the two things I didn't like when the clans showed up, the other being the nerfing of aerospace fighters.

[Bryan Kasigi]

Panther, and of course Hatamoto and Marauder

[Elektrik]

I'd pick the Thug in MW2 Mercs cause I liked the Jump Jets, but I know (at least I think!!!) It's not 'canon' so alas, It will never be...

[Soviet Alex]

Light: Jenner-7F (The only 35-ton assault mech )
Medium: Assuming no "Phoenix" mechs, Wolf Trap or Hunchback? Dunno.
Heavy: If no Marauder then I might play a Catapult. We'll see.
Assault: Hatamoto-(all variants). Not convinced about the Mauler, the weapon layout annoys me & the armour's too thin. Highlander, Atlas or Katana I guess.

[Felix Dracc]

Grand Dragon would be my first pick hands down a very nice machine I have to say I would follow this with the Victor always been a favorite of mine.

[Yorinaga]

Warhammer i'd like to pilot for sure.