The Gyrfalcon's combination of range, speed, and reflective armor make it a harrasser par excellence.
No doubt. But I think we can get all that, minus the LB 2-Xs, on the Eyrie. I’d trade the LB 2-Xs for a medium melee mech that can take more of a beating.
(Of course, they’d both be better as mediums, but that’s besides the point.)
Ghost Bears don't use claws...but they use Retractable Blades. Mainly found on the Karhu Heavy OmniMech's Prime and C Configurations.
Yeah, but those are still a step or so removed from actual claws. It’s something, but I’ve long waited for clear, canon precedent for claws on Bear and Wolf mechs. (Or Nova Cats and their descendants, for that matter.) Looks like we sorta have it for the Wolves via the Violator.
They also use axes.
The Rasalhagian Bears do, but less so the Clanner Bears (if at all).
It’s ironic because the emphasis on personal trials among the Clans would really seem to favor a close-range, melee-heavy style of combat. We’re starting to get some of that with the Eyrie, Karhu, Skinwalker, etc.