Author Topic: Kampfgruppe Steiner II: Operation Eisenfaust (Read 182060 times)

RyuWanderfalke · « **Reply #330 on:** 30 May 2013, 11:26:37 »

To be honest, that would be rather underwhelming. The ERLLs would be the biggest dissapointment as they are still among the most inefficient weapons ever. Actually I expect some Clan-tech in there, given the advances Defiance has made in the past (XTRO Steiner) concerning XL engines, given the reconquest of Pandora (though I still guess TPTB come up with something like "in the process of capturing the planet the Jade Falcons had more than enough time to self-destruct Red Devil Industries as well as the Quikscell plant because they were smart enough to realize they would not be able to reconquer Pandora") and the general availability due to the Sea Foxes activities.
But to be honest (again), the thing doesn't really strike me as 80 tons heavy. Maybe 60 or 65.

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #331 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:00:36 »

Looks kind of like a bruin or what ever the name of the CGB mech is.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #332 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:06:48 »

Yeah, it's very similar to both the Bruin and the Viper 3 in appearance.

Daishi411 · « **Reply #333 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:13:20 »

to me that looks like the front of the wulfen, and if it was designed by wizkids it could be just a recycled bit

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #334 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:13:56 »

Uziel II... maybe they made it 75 tons... with that wide flat body it looks like it has an xl or light engine.

RyuWanderfalke · « **Reply #335 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:25:51 »

Quote from: Daishi411 on 30 May 2013, 13:13:20

to me that looks like the front of the wulfen, and if it was designed by wizkids it could be just a recycled bit

It literally says "Uziel II", the Wulfen looks quite different. It was one of the art concepts by Brent Evans who IIRC is still (?) Catalyst's art director (?)
Many of his art concepts can now be seen in the first three TROs. I think it's highly likely that there will be an Uziel II in TRO 3145 LyrCom.

Daishi411 · « **Reply #336 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:44:41 »

Quote from: RyuWanderfalke on 30 May 2013, 13:25:51

It literally says "Uziel II", the Wulfen looks quite different. It was one of the art concepts by Brent Evans who IIRC is still (?) Catalyst's art director (?)
Many of his art concepts can now be seen in the first three TROs. I think it's highly likely that there will be an Uziel II in TRO 3145 LyrCom.

you misunderstand, I know what the mech is, and yes I can read. I just thought the front of the mech looked like the front of the wulfen, I thought that was pretty clear in my post, as i never called the mech in question the wulfen.

RyuWanderfalke · « **Reply #337 on:** 30 May 2013, 13:52:24 »

Alright, I misunderstood. Sry :)
On first glance I would agree. But on a closer look one recognizes that the Wulfen actually immitates a Wolf's head as closely as it gets, which can not be said for the Uziel II. I actually dig the look of that mech a lot. :)

dirty harry · « **Reply #338 on:** 30 May 2013, 15:53:26 »

I am already happy if those arm weapons are not LB-X 2 again...

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #339 on:** 30 May 2013, 16:03:30 »

What if they're rac2's w/ AES's in the arms? :D

RyuWanderfalke · « **Reply #340 on:** 30 May 2013, 16:30:23 »

Yeah, let's make that HVAC/2s. That would be ultimate suckage. :P

Savage Coyote · « **Reply #341 on:** 31 May 2013, 13:34:21 »

I'll just stick with the 8S to be honest ;D

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #342 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:07:10 »

Is that one you designed?

RyuWanderfalke · « **Reply #343 on:** 31 May 2013, 14:21:34 »

No, the jumper.

Savage Coyote · « **Reply #344 on:** 01 June 2013, 00:42:27 »

No, MadDogMaddux designed the 8S Uziel (I wish I could take credit for it, but no!) I'm responsible for the 4F Blitzkrieg :D

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #345 on:** 01 June 2013, 01:38:26 »

Yeah, that one's fun, too.

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #346 on:** 01 June 2013, 08:26:34 »

The 4F blitz is indeed fun. Nice one.

Southern Coyote · « **Reply #347 on:** 02 June 2013, 10:30:08 »

Well, I'm about all Clanned out for the moment.

So, I'm shifting focus back to the I.S. I need someone for my Donegals to fight. Any time period is fine, but I tend to try to keep things around the Clan Invasion through the end of the FCCW. I've got some mechs that come after that, but I lost interest in the Jihad and 3085 and the DA isn't looking all too appealing.

Any suggestions about who I can launch these guys against? I'd like atleast a company's worth of mechs to go with them.

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #348 on:** 02 June 2013, 10:47:17 »

Quote from: Southern Coyote on 02 June 2013, 10:30:08

Well, I'm about all Clanned out for the moment.

So, I'm shifting focus back to the I.S. I need someone for my Donegals to fight. Any time period is fine, but I tend to try to keep things around the Clan Invasion through the end of the FCCW. I've got some mechs that come after that, but I lost interest in the Jihad and 3085 and the DA isn't looking all too appealing.

Any suggestions about who I can launch these guys against? I'd like atleast a company's worth of mechs to go with them.

welcome back to the IS. I'm in he same boat you are. I still love the clans but right now i'm into the LC's and my ROMANS IN SPAAAAACE!!! You could always hit the Dracs or Mariks. They're both fun to punish for their insolence.

What kind of company are you looking to use against them? I have 3 distinct types of Lyran formations. My 6th Donegal guards are my "Wall of Steel" . It's where I've thrown all my slow heavies and assaults, and my slow artillery and tanks. My Lyran Guards unit is my fast style Lyran RCT with cav mechs, hovers and fast infantry/BA carriers. Jager unit is where i throw all the older 3025 type mechs and militia type stuff.\

I like ot be prepared for anything.

Wolflord · « **Reply #349 on:** 02 June 2013, 10:53:25 »

Quote from: Southern Coyote on 02 June 2013, 10:30:08

Well, I'm about all Clanned out for the moment.

So, I'm shifting focus back to the I.S. I need someone for my Donegals to fight. Any time period is fine, but I tend to try to keep things around the Clan Invasion through the end of the FCCW. I've got some mechs that come after that, but I lost interest in the Jihad and 3085 and the DA isn't looking all too appealing.

Any suggestions about who I can launch these guys against? I'd like atleast a company's worth of mechs to go with them.

How about

1) objective raid across the Marik Border - Silver Hawks maybe?
2) suppressing some rebellious/corrupt mercenaries who are breaching their contract terms.
3) wargames with Comstar
4) wargames with Davion units in LC Argyle Lancers perhaps?
5) putting down uppity minor nobles and their retinues

Southern Coyote · « **Reply #350 on:** 02 June 2013, 11:12:47 »

Quote from: Col.Hengist on 02 June 2013, 10:47:17

welcome back to the IS. I'm in he same boat you are. I still love the clans but right now i'm into the LC's and my ROMANS IN SPAAAAACE!!! You could always hit the Dracs or Mariks. They're both fun to punish for their insolence.

What kind of company are you looking to use against them? I have 3 distinct types of Lyran formations. My 6th Donegal guards are my "Wall of Steel" . It's where I've thrown all my slow heavies and assaults, and my slow artillery and tanks. My Lyran Guards unit is my fast style Lyran RCT with cav mechs, hovers and fast infantry/BA carriers. Jager unit is where i throw all the older 3025 type mechs and militia type stuff.\

I like ot be prepared for anything.

I'm considering Marik honestly. They are the only major house I haven't built a force for and they would fit perfectly on the Steiner border.

I've got two companies of Steiner mechs (mostly wall of steel. I've got two lances of 100 tonners), with some tanks, infantry and BA thrown in.

MoneyLovinOgre4Hire · « **Reply #351 on:** 02 June 2013, 12:20:31 »

When in doubt, beating up Mariks is always fun.

martian · « **Reply #352 on:** 02 June 2013, 12:41:18 »

Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 02 June 2013, 12:20:31

When in doubt, beating up Mariks is always fun.

Until they strike back, such as in the Operation Broken Fist.

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #353 on:** 02 June 2013, 13:29:16 »

Eh, 400 years of fighting and since the SL break up( with the exception of the FedCom era ) few planets changed hands back and forth. I still say punish the Mariks for their insolence.

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #354 on:** 02 June 2013, 13:55:19 »

You can try but i don't think you're in any condition to at the moment, now me I think we can move the border back to the region of Bolan O0

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #355 on:** 02 June 2013, 16:37:18 »

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on 02 June 2013, 13:55:19

You can try but i don't think you're in any condition to at the moment, now me I think we can move the border back to the region of Bolan O0

He's talking clan invasion era... I think we could manage. O0

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #356 on:** 02 June 2013, 16:38:41 »

Quote from: Col.Hengist on 02 June 2013, 16:37:18

He's talking clan invasion era... I think we could manage. O0

That's what i get for not paying attention :-[

Col.Hengist · « **Reply #357 on:** 02 June 2013, 16:40:04 »

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on 02 June 2013, 16:38:41

That's what i get for not paying attention :-[

It's all good. love the new avatar !

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #358 on:** 02 June 2013, 16:42:24 »

Quote from: Col.Hengist on 02 June 2013, 16:40:04

It's all good. love the new avatar !

Thanks Col, Martian found it for me, on a bit of a FWL kick at the moment.

RyuWanderfalke · « **Reply #359 on:** 02 June 2013, 16:46:11 »

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on 02 June 2013, 13:55:19

You can try but i don't think you're in any condition to at the moment, now me I think we can move the border back to the region of Bolan O0

Eh Rainbow, now I begin to understand the meaning of your nickname... You change your colors just as easily, it seems... :P