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Stravag posted:Is one of these a yellow jacket? The Hawk Moth is a VTOL with a Light Gauss.
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Xarbala posted:I love that post-Jihad Jade Falcons mass-produce a tank whose name translates to "Jade Turkey" and I respect PTN for including it in this timeline I like to think someone told them it was an ancient word in the language of their people that mean brave strong cool warrior dude's tank. And then they just believed it, because they're stupid.
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Also PTN, if you don't think the game can handle the raw power of the immortal Gurtie, you could always have the Lyrans resurrect the Marsden II early. Maybe double MRM racks up front, LGR or AC/10 for the main gun. 17 TONS OF ARMOR. 60 TON TANK. MARSDEN... THREEEEEE Defiance Industries fucked around with this message at 04:36 on May 18, 2018 |
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Psion posted:light gauss isn't the same Light Gauss or Heavy Gauss, take your pick because those are your options
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Zaodai posted:I'm too cheap to afford HPG transmissions, so my orders will be submitted by hand written letter delivered by jump courier. Expect 3-7 months for delivery. I feel like this would not cost less than one C-Bill to do
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Zaodai posted:You'd be amazed what you save when you don't have any guarantees on when it will arrive. I paid 27 Periphery Pesos to a janitor on one of the regularly scheduled outbound ships that shows up every few months to bring our planet a new load of shovels, and he's going to pass it along at random until a Jumpship arrives back to PTN with the orders. That definitely sounds like an "if" rather than a "when" kind of guarantee. But hey, half a kroner is a lot if you drive a loving POOR PERSON MECH
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PoptartsNinja posted:It's the Whitworth. Nah, it's the Vulcan. It's just a lovely Firestarter that wastes a ton of weight on an AC/2. Not particularly fast, not good at fighting at any range, not particularly durable, mostly just embarassing. Defiance Industries fucked around with this message at 23:50 on May 27, 2018 |
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Magni posted:That Urbie is 100% built for warcriming. If they wanted to go the non-warcrime riot control route, they'd at least give it a water cannon. It IS surprising there's not an Urbie variant with a Fluid Gun, now that you mention it.
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Whoa crazy, I found this thing and it says its from the future!quote:We interrupt tonight's broadcast of The Stonehearts to bring you a message from Defiance Industries... We see the bustling floor of a production line at Defiance Industries' Hesperus II facility. Slowly, the camera zooms in on faces. A sunglasses-wearing technician tightens bolts with a socket wrench and a smile. A sunglasses-wearing engineer circles a key point on a schematic using a grease pencil. A sunglasses-wearing OmniMech gets a new cigar with the help of a crane. The camera pans across a whole assembly crew, all working together and all wearing sunglasses, until it settles on a familiar face. A man in sharp business clothing turns to the camera, taking sunglasses out of his pocket to slip them on dramatically. "We're here to take a sneak peek at the newest production line here at Defiance Industries," Defiance Industries VP of Marketing Daniel Namni-Brewer said in a stage-whisper. "It's been a long process getting all our new products out to our brave men and women on the front, but finally, I can share them. But let's not bother these fine folks any longer! Why don't we step into my office?" The slick marketing exec grabs the edge of the screen and gives it a pull to the side, swapping the background for a sleek, modern office with a window overlooking the factory floor. Daniel Namni-Brewer, who would be happy to remind you that he is 11th in line to be Duke of Hesperus and CEO of the company once the cameras stop rolling, takes a seat not behind the desk, but on top of it, because he's cool and casual like that. "What you were just looking at was Defiance Industries' newest assault OmniMech. When we designed it, we wanted something that was formidable and nearly indestructible, but also extremely cool. So what's cool? Well, sunglasses, for one. Humans have known sunglasses make you look cool for centuries, but only one other 'Mech has taken advantage of that." Text briefly flashes at the bottom of the screen: He's talking about the Banshee, which is also available from Defiance Industries in a number of fine models. "Our engineers liked the design so much that we not only incorporated it into the 'Mech, but also gave free sunglasses to everyone in the company! Still, we also needed a name, and what captures the imagination and embodies our fighting spirit like the humble Hauptmann? A fighting man, but an officer. Sophisticated, but humble. Educated, but he works for a living. Behind his stern visage, complete with a stern look and cigar to chomp, lies the mind of a leader who fights hard to bring everyone home safe." The faces of famous Hauptmanns past float over the screen as Brewer appears to grow a little misty-eyed. Finally, the OmniMech appears in its full glory before the viewer. Its squat body and back-canted legs support a heavy autocannon on one shoulder as well as a large laser in each arm, and most importantly, a sweet pair of sunglasses and a cigar laser. "The Hauptmann features cutting-edge technology that only comes standard on a handful of units in the Inner Sphere. Its advantages start at its core: the Hauptmann is the Inner Sphere's heaviest NewTech 'Mech, and as if that wasn't enough, it incorporates modular Omni technology, providing technicians the ability to reconfigure systems in a matter of hours and get the Mech back on the field much faster. The 95-ton HA3-0 Hauptmann OmniMech is a tribute to the strength of the Star League and the technological sophistication of Defiance Industries engineers." As if to demonstrate, the mockup of the Hauptmann had its laser-tipped arms slide off to be replaced by a pair of PPCs in the blink of an eye. Then just as quickly, the shoulder Autocannon popped off and a Gauss Rifle slid into place before SRM pods replaced the PPCs in its arms. "The Hauptmann uses four standard variants, designated HA3-0 through HA3-0C," Brewer started. "They start with the base chassis, which uses a Pitban 285 to maintain a respectable top speed of 54 kph. The design mounts the maximum amount of protection possible, because just like every Hauptmann wants their company home safe, we feel the same about you. The design also features extended torso twist to prevent dangerous flankers from attacking your unprotected rear unpunished. And just like its namesake, the Hauptmann features advanced command and coordination equipment, and CASE to protect from ammunition explosions. Most, like the HA3-0, prioritize upgrading to CASE II as a reflection of our promise to keep you safe." The mockup returned to its original design as Brewer began to point out key features. "All standard models of the Hauptmann use heat-dissipating armor, but as always, it's easy to reconfigure a machine to meet pilot needs thanks to Omni technology and good old-fashioned Defiance Industries design excellent. They also have something else in common: they're all built around a main gun and a secondary arsenal. The HA3-0 is built around a 150mm Defiance Disintegrator Autocannon/20, backed up by a pair of Defiance B5L Large Lasers and, of course, the design's signature small laser. The B variant lets pilots cut loose with a pair of Model 910 PPCs instead of the Large Lasers, but pilots will need to mind their heat even more, especially when you're firing that devastating Autocannon at double-fire, absolutely shredding anything that dares to stand up to you." "But what if an AC/20 just doesn't feel right to you? Well, don't worry, there's still variants to go," Brewer faked a chuckle. "The A variant features a Defiance Hammerblow Heavy Gauss Rifle, which can crush an enemy even from a distance. But if they get close? You've got nothing to worry about with a pair of TharHes Harpoon SRM-6s in your arms! Anyone who thinks a Hauptmann-A is vulnerable up close is in for a small laser cigar-shaped surprise, especially with the targeting computer package we've installed in this variant." "You're looking for missiles, you say? You feel like the B4M Medium Laser, long the workhorse of the Defiance Industries line, is underused? Well, we built the Hauptmann-C for you. A TharHes Ballista LRM-6 rack serves as your left-torso 'main gun,' and you'll remember why these missiles used to be called 'Thunderbolts' when you're blasting your enemies with them!" Text flashes at the bottom of the screen: Not to be confused with the BattleMech, Thunderbolt, which is also available from Defiance Industries. "Naturally, your enemies will try to get in close rather than deal with firepower of that magnitude, so we also fitted you with two B4M Medium Lasers in each arm as well as a Defiance Industries Model 930 Snub-Nosed PPC in your right torso to keep them off you." He paused for a moment before adding, "And of course, you can always give them a devastating kick and follow it up with a helping of your cigar laser. Now, you may be thinking 'wow, that sounds like it gets hot in a hurry if I misuse that weapon loadout!' And you'd be right, but for emergencies, we've included our new Radical Heat Sink system to allow you to rapidly purge heat from your mech every few salvoes." Through the window, a Hauptmann coming down the assembly line comes to a halt as the last welds are put into place. Brewer's excitement is almost palpable as he interrupts his pitch to announce, "This is a special moment! A new Hauptmann is coming off the line, and I'm glad I get to share its first startup with all of you." With the roar of an engine waking up, the Hauptmann goes from hanging like a limp puppet to standing upright. It begins to swivel its arms and go through torso twists as it is sprayed with primer. The OmniMech takes its first step off the line before moving ahead, each step marked with a thunderous stomp we can hear even in Brewer's office. "There goes another Hauptmann, headed for a brave soldier who will fight so the new Star League can enjoy a golden age of peace, just as it did once before." Brewer looks longingly in the distance for a moment before continuing. "If you're interested in making a difference, then don't hesitate! Your home needs you, your Archon needs you and your Star League needs you! It's up to each of us to fight for peace. We at Defiance Industries are here to keep you supplied with cutting-edge equipment so you can come home a hero. Don't keep us waiting!" Text flashes very, VERY briefly at the bottom of the screen: Reports of any other Hauptmann variants, such as one using advanced targeting equipment combined with stealth armor and ECM systems, are in error. No version of the Hauptmann mounts a PPC, Heavy Gauss rifle and four Rocket Launcher pods. The camera pans out of his office, over the factory floor, out the doors, into space and finally in a view of the Inner Sphere, with the Star League member states in vibrant color and the rest in grayscale. A quartet of Hauptmanns stand shoulder to shoulder over the map, one painted in SLDF olive drab, one in Steiner Blue, one in Skye Ranger red and white, and the final one in Marik purple. Even faster than the last message, the following fine print appears: Hauptmann not available to all buyers. Please consult your sales rep as to whether Hauptmann is right for you. A disembodied voice speaks. It might be Daniel Namni-Brewer speaking through a voice modulator but MAYBE IT ISN'T. "Hauptmann. Defiance Industries. The Star League. What do they all have in common? They're the biggest. The baddest. So DEAL WITH IT." 
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PoptartsNinja posted:The only reason But that would mean the Star League isn't as unified as they make it seem! e: I thought they weren't the Steel Vipers anymore and had rebranded to "Star League Defense Force" full-time?
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The more things change, the more things stay the same. By 3145, the WiE are no longer distinct enough from the Lyrans to have their own RPG affiliation or RATs.
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They do, but it's only a +2, so it's not even a huge gap anymore, just one tier of supply priority. WiE garrison clusters still basically look like mid-range Lyran units.
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Weissritter posted:Do they even need garrison clusters? Seems like the 3 galaxies they have are all they need to cover their holdings. Well, every cluster they field is a garrison cluster, but for the purposes of this discussion it just means "second-tier unit that's easier to equip" so... yes, yes they do need those. Fortunately they've diversified their holdings a bit (we know they have at least one enclave on Donegal) otherwise they probably would have been wiped out to a man when Arc-Royal fell.
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STILL the Inner Sphere's most peaceful border.
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paragon1 posted:Definitely start a new thread, if only so you can reserve the first ten posts. I'm tempted to say there should just a wiki link for the turn archive. No need for anything fancy, just a page that lists all the updates and poo poo.
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You'd need to convert all the links to wiki code from forum code but you could do most of that with a simple find-replace
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GhostStalker posted:Well, without the Magistracy around, what with it being folded into the NRWR, I'm gonna assume Ana-Marie Centrella doesn't have the same dosh around to bankroll Kamea and the Arano Restoration, if she still exists in this timeline. Also the Taurians are much more formidable.
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PoptartsNinja posted:Federated Suns Yessssss GhostStalker posted:Other kids post timeskip are who, Hanse and Jannike's child, Clovis Lestrade and Jenna Clay/Marissa Steiner's in Skye, Carlos Marik (though he's already grown up and commanding a battalion), and whoever is now the heir of the Lyran Commonwealth since Frederick Steiner took over and I dunno if he's married or has children, plus more I'm likely forgetting. My guess is that Fred married a relative of either the Duke of Alarion or the Duke of Coventry.
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Can we hear more about these educational curriculums Melissa cooked up for the kid Clanners? Are the Vipers basically living like WiE did at this point?
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Ironically, the best use for the Clans is as what they hate most: mercenaries. They get to fight for no reason just like they love and nobody else has to deal with their poo poo. And when the last Clanner dies, we'll be rid of their awful culture for good.
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Leperflesh posted:I doubt that! There's inevitably going to be some kind of inner-sphere functional equivalent to a weaboo, yeah? If we have people who genuinely consider themselves in all seriousness to belong to the Jedi religion, here and now, then there's definitely always going to be people who consider themselves Clanners. And then they can throw themselves at the guns of a Combine Firestarter! Problem solved.
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PoptartsNinja posted:the aging Asa Taney’s loud but ineffectual leadership. I AM GOING TO BUILD A WALL AND I WILL MAKE THE INNER SPHERE PAY FOR IT I'm just saying, when we capture Bondsmen, we aren't capturing their best
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paragon1 posted:Do all the clans have their sbikos do a hunt for their totem animal or was that just Ghost Bear? If the former, then they're going to have an interesting time inducting new warriors without access to the homeworlds, right? If the Ghost Bears really wanted to be taken seriously they would make a deal with Skye to hunt the New Kyoto Armor Bear. The ghost bear is just a bigger polar bear. An armor bear is like if they made Elemental armor for bears.
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PoptartsNinja posted:Lyran Alliance Duh
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GhostStalker posted:Good to see that Fred is ok with his niece running an independent part of his de jure realm, but that might just be the neo-SLDF/Task Force Serpent backing her. You could call it a shift from unitary government to federalism, if you were so inclined.
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GhostStalker posted:Makes sense. Isn't the Lyran Commonwealth supposed to be a ConMon on paper, with the Archon's actions technically needing to be ratified by the Estates General, but they're pretty much a rubber stamp at this point? The Lyran Commonwealth IS a constitutional monarchy, just with a leader who has much wider powers than we're used to from contemporary governments of the time. The Articles of Acceptance draw up what the scope and restrictions are to the Archon's powers, noting fundamental rights of the citizens and guaranteeing autonomy to member worlds on some level. It also sets up the Estates General and delegates powers to them like ratifying new Archons when they take office. I wouldn't say their powers have been whittled away, though; the Estates General's most prominent power, control of the Lyran budget, isn't in the Articles but is a power they accumulated through tradition (a monarch's best friend, especially when House Steiner having exclusive dibs on the Archonship is just a tradition and not law). Legally speaking, the Archon's actions don't need to be ratified by the Estates General, but since the Archon's funding choices are "Ask the Estates General" or "Pay for it out of my own pocket" the E-G has acquired a fairly strong check on the Archon's power. Doesn't always work, but Constitutional Monarchies are often janky things. quote:Still, some actual beginnings of Federalism, and not the fiction of the one in the FedSuns, is a breath of somewhat fresh air, though we'll see how it actually plays out soon. The FWL is pretty Federalist. Defiance Industries fucked around with this message at 01:40 on Jun 7, 2018 |
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GhostStalker posted:Someone correct me if I'm majorly off track. GhostStalker posted:the Duchess of Furillo Her Grace Iris Steiner is a Grand Duchess, thank you very much.
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