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[William Warriors]

The next mech announcement is most likely an Assault mech, if you look at the trend carefully, there is five per weight class and it is the most logical assumption.

So, again by logic, it may be a 95 ton class, and the only mech that fits the bill it is a Banshee.

But WHO WANT A BANSHEE?

But it is also 3050.. from canon sources, another assault mech is making its debut in the Inner sphere battlefield.

"Quote from Sarna"

The Thunder Hawk was built by Norse-Storm BattleMechs during the final six years of the SLDF's drive to retake the Terran Hegemony. The Thunder Hawk epitomizes the doctrine of firepower over maneuverability with its heavy weapons arsenal and low top speed. Taken out of production after the end of the Amaris Civil War, Thunder Hawk production began again during the mid-3050s.^[3][4]

It has 3 variants.

TDK-7X

TDK-7Y

TDK-7KMA - This needs the Arrow Artillery IV weapon, which it SHOULD have been out already with the MASC

So.. we want this mech, Period.

It has something so sweet that every one, I mean you got to be crazy not wanting it.

3X Gauss rifle. I only want the ballistic configuration.. personally I don't care about Gauss rifles.. to heavy.

So to the DEV.. WE WANT THE THUNDERHAWK.

And we would also want to ditch the KING CRAB..

Edited by William Conrad, 09 January 2013 - 04:57 PM.

[Noth]

Mid 3050s, give the game a couple years and you may see it

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

Mauler or nothing.


That is all.

[William Warriors]

mwhighlander, on 09 January 2013 - 04:54 PM, said:

Mauler or nothing.


That is all.

Why would you want a mech that has 12 tons of armor protection and run the same speed?

This mech would turn a Mauler into scraps..with 19.5 tons of protection.

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

William Conrad, on 09 January 2013 - 04:56 PM, said:

Why would you want a mech that has 12 tons of armor protection and run the same speed?

This mech would turn a Mauler into scraps..with 19.5 tons of protection.

Tell that to my ability to mount double ERPPC /Gauss and just kill you from afar?

Also, because we don't have a "dakka" capable assault mech.


Edit: Oh, and because the Devs are mostly taking more iconic mechs/mechs from around this timeline. Not only is the Mauler brand new and shiny (in this timeline), it was also on the cover of what is arguably the greatest MW game ever made.

Edited by mwhighlander, 09 January 2013 - 04:59 PM.

[GunGrave666]

i believe the banshee would be a better choice more customizing and it looks like optimus prime

[William Warriors]

mwhighlander, on 09 January 2013 - 04:57 PM, said:

Tell that to my ability to mount double ERPPC /Gauss and just kill you from afar?

Also, because we don't have a "dakka" capable assault mech.

You also forgot this mech can also mount 4 extra medium lasers in its primary variant.

3x Gauss and perhaps ER PPC.. why not? And more armor? A Mauler is still scrap..

[CDLord HHGD]

William Conrad, on 09 January 2013 - 04:52 PM, said:

So.. we want this mech, Period.

Ummm, no......

[William Warriors]

GunGrave666, on 09 January 2013 - 04:58 PM, said:

i believe the banshee would be a better choice more customizing and it looks like optimus prime

Well a highlander can do the same job as a Banshee, and without an XL engine, the Banshee is useless.

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

William Conrad, on 09 January 2013 - 04:59 PM, said:

You also forgot this mech can also mount 4 extra medium lasers in its primary variant.

3x Gauss and perhaps ER PPC.. why not? And more armor? A Mauler is still scrap..

But seriously, If I had to make a bet between which mech would be number 20, and it was only between the Mauler and Thunderhawk, I would put my money down on the Mauler.


Oh yeah, btw

Quote

Taken out of production after the end of the Amaris Civil War, Thunder Hawk production began again during the mid-3050s.^[3][4]

We're not even close to being in the mid 3050's. Case closed.

Edited by mwhighlander, 09 January 2013 - 05:03 PM.

[William Warriors]

cdlord, on 09 January 2013 - 05:01 PM, said:

Ummm, no......

There are others who want this mech.

mwhighlander, on 09 January 2013 - 05:01 PM, said:

But seriously, If I had to make a bet between which mech would be number 20, and it was only between the Mauler and Thunderhawk, I would put my money down on the Mauler.

Well.. 12 tons of armor, may as well get a Catapult .. or heavy mech. It does the job better and faster. Actually the 12 ton armor is the upgraded version, the normal version is around 11 ton..

Edited by William Conrad, 09 January 2013 - 05:05 PM.

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

William Conrad, on 09 January 2013 - 05:01 PM, said:

There are others who want this mech.

Where? Make it a poll thread so we can see those numbers.

Hell, I could say there are others that want the Urbanmech as number 21? Doesn't mean it will happen.

William Conrad, on 09 January 2013 - 05:04 PM, said:

Well.. 12 tons of armor, may as well get a Catapult .. or heavy mech. It does the job better and faster. Actually the 12 ton armor is the upgraded version, the normal version is around 11 ton..

That is like saying "No one will use the Jagermech, because its stock armor is bad".

I'm calling BS right off the bat. Also, there is nothing stopping people from adding armor.

Edited by mwhighlander, 09 January 2013 - 05:06 PM.

[William Warriors]

Well I can make this a poll, perhaps in a later topic, for now.. it is just for the Dev to "PUT IT ON THE MENU."

[80sGlamRockSensation David Bowie]

Well William, you're clearly very adamant about this mech. Try making a thread post in the Suggestion forums or write an email. Maybe you'll get lucky.

Usually, threads like these in general discussion are vastly ignored by the higher ups.

[William Warriors]

Good point, I will change it! Thanks.. I would like to see you piloting a Mauler against a Thunderhawk one day.. just to see if you may change your own preference.. after seeing it in action.

Should a Mauler survive a direct hit by 3 gauss slug and survive in the same location.. like say.. Engine or head.

Edited by William Conrad, 09 January 2013 - 05:18 PM.

[Odanan]

mwhighlander, on 09 January 2013 - 04:57 PM, said:

Tell that to my ability to mount double ERPPC /Gauss and just kill you from afar?

Also, because we don't have a "dakka" capable assault mech.


Edit: Oh, and because the Devs are mostly taking more iconic mechs/mechs from around this timeline. Not only is the Mauler brand new and shiny (in this timeline), it was also on the cover of what is arguably the greatest MW game ever made.

Agreed with all, but the Mauler doesn't have 3 variants.

[Solis Obscuri]

mwhighlander, on 09 January 2013 - 04:54 PM, said:

Mauler or nothing.


That is all.

[Khobai]

It will be the Banshee for sure.

[Damocles]

Only if the mechlab plays this song whenever you are messing with it.

Edited by Damocles, 09 January 2013 - 05:29 PM.

[William Warriors]

I wonder what Banshee variant will be made available... the primary variant.. is hilariously under gun.. by Assault mech standards.. it is like a Charger with its primary variant without XL engine.