So I'm adding to my Brotherhood of Outreach force. I have two Mechwarriors to get a ride for. Both are regular pilots, and will be backing up my 3/3 Locust 1E in my next mission, Stirring the Anthill. Expected OPFOR are Elite Pilots in DCMS or Nova Cat 'Mechs. They will be 150% of my BV and have to include at least a single Ocelot.
My original plan was to bring two more Light 'Mechs, a 35 ton Intro Rules and a 35 ton Standard Rules. But I'm beginning to rethink that.
My force restriction is: Nothing post 3069. Must be on the MUL. No Customs. Must have Mercenary or Inner Sphere General availability.
Budget is:
20 ton, 85 ton both Introtech
20 ton Intro, 40 ton Standard
25 ton, 80 ton Intro
25 ton Intro, 40 ton Standard
30 ton, 75 ton Intro
30 ton Intro, 35 ton Standard
35 ton, 70 ton Intro
35 ton Intro, 35 ton Standard
40 ton, 65 ton Intro
45 ton, 60 ton Intro
50 ton, 55 ton Intro
Additionally, at some point my full command will be back together, and these will filter into the existing force to start creating formal lances: Griffin 3M, Gallowglas 1GLS, Watchman 4M, Bushwacker S2, Wraith TR1, and Perseus P1.
I need something that can take a punch to possibly distract from the Locust (and friend?) backstabbing. There will be some Vehicle support in Drillsons and maybe Battle Armor on Bandit. And the mission will be in deep snow.
My initial thought was an Intro Grasshopper with an Intro Panther. Snipe with Panther, Tank with Hopper, and Backstab with Locust (And Drillsons.) I'm beginning to have doubts though. Any other suggestions would be nice.