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Golems with LRMs ? and x1 ER Medium laser ?

nice upgrade

There's no Golem suit that has an ER Medium Laser or LRMs.
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Aerospace / Re: Sobek Missile Frigate (350kt)
« Last post by FastConcentrate8 on Today at 09:59:32 »
Considering their love for guided missiles, naming ships after Classical Mythology, and reliance on supporting groups of Pocket WarShips, this may be a good fit for the Canopian Navy.
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Such a sad day, Iron Eagle and he was the best part in Emeny Mine.
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https://wise.com/gb/vat/canada

And as per this site, it lists the UK's VAT as 20%

I'm not in the UK, I'm in Ireland where it is indeed 23%.  Though books are 0% so I might be able to claw some back from Revenue.
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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Who would you hire?
« Last post by Fat Guy on Today at 09:35:34 »
Republic trooper has the least baggage.
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Sadly it's all over crowdfunding.  I backed Nemesis Retaliation, which is made by an EU company and have been hit for VAT at 23% on it too.

Hmmm I backed that as well, but my VAT (Canada) should be limited to 12% for me (based on my Local Tax rate)

*UPDATE*

infact - Canada's VAT rate is 5%:

https://wise.com/gb/vat/canada

And as per this site, it lists the UK's VAT as 20%
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Clan Chatterweb / Re: Clan Nova Cat - Zombie Catgirl Extravaganza
« Last post by cmerwin on Today at 09:32:55 »
Now, given how over the top other Clan ceremonial uniforms are, the only real difference I can find between Clan Nova Cat and the others is that the Nova Cat ceremonial uniform shows more skin--but the Clans surely wouldn't care about that, right?  Is it that it resembles casual clothes?  Actually, this has piqued my interest.  Why, of IIRC all the Clans, did Nova Cat feel the need to amend their ceremonial uniform for inter-Clan relations?
This is a great question and this passage has been rolling around in my head since I re-read it yesterday. I think you are right, I don't think it's about the skin. I think it's about the lack of formality and what that represents. Most of the Clans seem incredibly uptight and formal. Deviating from this is dangerous and potentially un-Clan like. The bonfire ceremonies that the Cats have are wild, untamed, and tap into something that is barely controlled/controllable. Worse, that Khan Rosse had a vision of leading the Nova Cats to a perfect society that was not the one designed by Nicolas, borders on heresy.

Nicolas barely tolerated our quasi-mystical/"religious" attitudes, to eschew Clan formality at the Grand Council would be a slap in the Great Founder's face. I think the full-body black leather cat suit for the Kurultai is a concession and a protection that yes, we can come to heel, and not about modesty.
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Off Topic / Re: Oscar-Winning Roots Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Dead At 87
« Last post by Ruger on Today at 09:32:41 »
Watching Iron Eagle now in memory. May dig out Enemy Mine as well.

Ruger
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It's not Catalyst gouging - this article goes into the various factors that have sent shipping costs skyrocketing worldwide.

https://www.freightos.com/freight-blog/shipping-delays-and-cost-increases/

I never said it was Catalyst gouging us.

To put into context, I just bought a K40 Laser cutter for home use, the thing is around 30lb, and came in a box 2'x1.5'x3' - pretty big. Cost me just under $1000. Shipping was free,  but as I still have the box, I'm sure I can go see if I can find the waybill to see what the shipping from California to Vancouver was. But I'm fairly certain it was not around $300 US

I also know from the KS site this is what was promised:



As to VAT, well, based on my Canada Customs Duties page
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VAT is the killer not shipping.

Was there not going to be EU distribution with this KS?

Sadly it's all over crowdfunding.  I backed Nemesis Retaliation, which is made by an EU company and have been hit for VAT at 23% on it too.
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