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[Soviet Alex]

Once we've all had a good think about what we've learned from the Mech-Lab explanation, I wonder if our preferences will change?

[Adridos]

It's funny how many of the preffered designs aren't even Kuritan.

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Adridos, on 04 April 2012 - 03:02 PM, said:

It's funny how many of the preffered designs aren't even Kuritan.

Liao/Marik 'Mechs are also allowed per the Concord of Kapteyn.

[Soviet Alex]

Adridos, on 04 April 2012 - 03:02 PM, said:

It's funny how many of the preffered designs aren't even Kuritan.

Every canon mech on the previous page is either built in the Combine, or a second-hand Comstar job.

[Pel Morba]

Jenner definitely. Always liked those speedy little bundles of death.

[Slepnir]

Adridos, on 04 April 2012 - 03:02 PM, said:

It's funny how many of the preffered designs aren't even Kuritan.

Blasphemy, not only are mine combine built, they even all have japanese names.

[Steinar Bergstol]

As far as the mechs which are pretty much considered Combine mechs goes I'm probably leaning towards Panther although I wouldn't turn my nose up at a Jenner. As for the Dragon, it does have good speed, but I fear I'd miss my jump jets too much. Now, if I get my way however then I'll be out there in a PXH-1 Phoenix Hawk even if that may not be a mech which makes people think of the Draconis Combine right away.

Edited by Steinar Bergstol, 07 April 2012 - 01:59 AM.

[Emily Weiston]

Jenner is what I'll be primarily using.

[Charles Martel]

Adridos, on 04 April 2012 - 03:02 PM, said:

It's funny how many of the preffered designs aren't even Kuritan.

Some are IS standard, i.e. mechs in use by all IS factions. Such as the Warhammer, Marauder, and Catapult.

That, and I do prefer ballistic weapons in most cases, an AC/20, UAC/20, or Gauss being my personal favorite ways to suppress an inferior culture.

Edited by Charles Martel, 07 April 2012 - 02:35 AM.

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

Dragon to start out with in MWO, then maybe a Mauler if I want more firepower.

Later on get me some omnimech action with the Avatar.

[Yurei Yojimbo]

<div>The Akuma is one bad *****. My favorite assault mech. In the confines of this game I like the Dragon but I would rather have a cluster of medium lasers and more armor than the ammo weapons.</div>

[Gigaton]

DCMS has so many nice 'mechs that I'd actually want to pilot it's hard to choose, even if you dismiss the unseen/reseen. The 3055 TRO especially packs nice 'mechs, something to wait for.

But from the currently available ones:

Light: Panther, Thorn. Hussar too is interesting, but I'm not sure I'd like to pilot it myself.
Medium: Crab, Kintaro.
Heavy: Dragon, Guillotine (I'll probably have to swap G-tine for the IS general Grasshopper though)
Assault: Crockett/Katana. Hatamoto-Chi is okey I guess, but for some reason it doesn't really click with me.

Of the 'mechs coming in the next few years, I like: Raptor (3052), Venom (3050), Wolf Trap (3051), Komodo (3053). Daikyu is nice too, but it's bit later one.

Lastly, I want need Wraith, even though it's another general 'mech (and from 3055 like Daikyu).

Because seriously:

Spoiler

It even has hood! With Death's Head on it... And antennae!

Edited by Gigaton, 11 April 2012 - 07:55 AM.

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Imo it is a pity that we'll have to wait so long for the more interesting Combine 'Mechs.

Until mid-late 50s we got...
Panther, Jenner, Dragon, Grand Dragon, Hatamoto, Daboku/Mauler...
Not counting the 'mechs we got from C*.

By the time of Operation Bulldog we've got far more interesting designs.
Akuma, Bishamon, IS Omnis, Daimyo, Daikyu, Gunslinger, Hitman, Komodo, Naginata, No-Dachi, O-Bakemono, Venom, Wolf Trap...
Yeah, 20 new 'Mech designs in only 8 years, including 8 different OmniMechs.

The number of "combine-specific" 'Mechs increased by roughly 400% in only 8-9 years.

[Soviet Alex]

Now THAT's japanese efficiency!

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

Alizabeth Aijou, on 11 April 2012 - 02:12 PM, said:

Imo it is a pity that we'll have to wait so long for the more interesting Combine 'Mechs.

Until mid-late 50s we got...
Panther, Jenner, Dragon, Grand Dragon, Hatamoto, Daboku/Mauler...
Not counting the 'mechs we got from C*.

By the time of Operation Bulldog we've got far more interesting designs.
Akuma, Bishamon, IS Omnis, Daimyo, Daikyu, Gunslinger, Hitman, Komodo, Naginata, No-Dachi, O-Bakemono, Venom, Wolf Trap...
Yeah, 20 new 'Mech designs in only 8 years, including 8 different OmniMechs.

The number of "combine-specific" 'Mechs increased by roughly 400% in only 8-9 years.

And bare in mind they are some of the best looking / performing 'mechs the IS has to offer.

[Alizabeth Aijou]

Also, that list isn't entirely fair.
The Venom is produced in the FWL, but primarily exported to the DC.
Ditto for the Spider.

[NoElf]

Hatamoto Chi, Wraith, Sunder, Avatar...

[Soviet Alex]

NoElf, on 12 April 2012 - 02:38 AM, said:

Hatamoto Chi, Wraith, Sunder, Avatar...

The Hatamoto low-tech versions were 1st used in the War of 3039, whilst the high-tech versions went into series production in the 3040's, so they are good to go. But I'm not sure how the "tin samurai" look would fit with PGI's artistic vision. You'll have to wait for the others.

[NoElf]

Also forgot Hitman, Naginata & Komodo...

[Gigaton]

Alizabeth Aijou, on 11 April 2012 - 02:12 PM, said:

Gunslinger

Gunslinger is originally FedCom 'mech actually (Poland Gauss Rifles, Defiance Lasers and so on). It's also used by DCMS but not Combine specific, so kinda like Wraith or Tarantula.

Edited by Gigaton, 12 April 2012 - 03:38 AM.