It could also shepherd lighter 'mechs, using its range and assault status to goad enemies into trying to shred its rather thick armor--basically acting as a distraction Carnifex so that the lighter 'mechs can get into range, find a good angle, and stay un-shot as long as possible. Honestly, the Turkina M is a schoolyard bully: it does mean things to vehicles, VTOLs, and aerospace, never likes to get in a fair fight, and shouts, "Even if I don't have much firepower, I'm still a 95-ton Clan Omni, neeeeerrrd!"