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Fan Fiction / Re: Iron Father

« Last post by Gorgon on Today at 14:44:46 »

Oh man, and now a stranded Paladin, too! Is his JS equipped with an HPG, as well? It would be too funny if his call for help would be time-delayed as well and ultimately answered by the IlClan 

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The Inner Sphere / Re: Political instability in the Capellan Confederation?

« Last post by Metallgewitter on Today at 14:35:13 »

Honestly Xin Sheng occuring without any political resistance is the most unrealistic thing about battletech. I can accept giant walking combat mechs being the msot effective military combatant, FTL travel, and all sorts of iother things, but the idea that a ruler can impliment MASSIVE and huge reforms to a state, and that everyone, EVERYONE will not only go along with them, but love him for them, that breaks suspension of disbelief.

Best explanation would probably be that Romano Liao was the previous ruler and anyone looks sane compared to her. Of course Romano's rulership for all the brutality it had saved the Confederation from collapsing. Though I also find it somewhat strange how Sun Tzu was able to basically reform the entire appartatus and nobody cared. For example Theodore breathed new life into the Black Dragon society with his reforms despite all their successes and Thomas Marik had to navigate a labyrinth of political actions just to try to get a stronger central state and military

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Mercenaries Kickstarter Discussion 6: the 1st 3rd Star League conversation

« Last post by Wolf72 on Today at 14:32:28 »

... I would rather talk about the mechs I'm excited about (Ostroc and Firestarter are my favorites overall), or how people plan on using their new units. ...

You use your Mechs (units)??? ... I plan on hording them like some long in the tooth dragon!  (I really need to create some more shelf space in my office (office? oops I mean office turned into my kids lego-zone of pain ... I get it organized and neat looking, she comes in like a freakin' hurricane of legos and other toys).

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Units that may be involved in IlKhan's Eyes Only

« Last post by thedancingjoker on Today at 14:29:46 »

I know I'm probably a fringe view here, but 90% of what I want from IKEO is how the Wolf Exiles and Maniline clan integrated togeather.  Plus Ideally a full paint scheme description of all the Star Leauge clans and units, but that's definitely asking too much.

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The Inner Sphere / Re: Who do you find to be the most interesting character(s) as of 3152? Why?

« Last post by Metallgewitter on Today at 14:27:22 »

We're missing a few that are vitally important for the future of the Draconis Combine, the Rasalhauge Dominion, the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone, the Taurian Concordat, the Magistracy of Canopus and the Marian Hegemony.

Sarah Bekker Khan of Clan Ghost Bear
Hjalmer Miraborg Prince of the Rasalhauge Dominion
Jiyi Chistu Khan of Jade Falcon
Sarah Regis Governor General of the Tamar Pact
Marena Syndic of the Alyina Merchant Leauge
Vedet Brewer Leader of the Vesper Marches and the former Duke of Hesperus II
Isolde Centrella, Colonel in the MAF and potential heir to the Magistracy of Canopus
Caesar Ignatius O'Reilly, leader of the Marian Hegemony
Duke Ari Humphreys, Duke of Andurien
Ilse Centrella, Magestrix of the Magistracy of Canopus
Kaff Doru, the Protector of the Taurian Concordat
Sam Calderon the Protector of the Calderon Protectorate

Out of these I'm most nterested in Sara Regis, as I love the idea of a realm using Lyran trappings but without the idiocy of Lyran social general ship. The Hinterlands is the new Chaos March and it's awesome.

Kaff Doru as it's finally awesome to see Davion get humbled by the Concordat and put the band back together.  The Taurians had a giant crap sandwich handed to them since the Jihad and they need the Calderon Protectorate to finally get back lost territory and more production

Isolde Centrella. The brew between the Magistracy, Liao, the Marians, the Duchy of Andurien, and Marik is awesome. Will the alliance survive? Will the Hegemony defeat the quarter of the Magistracy's armed might sent on its way to conquer Alphard? Will the Duchy of Andurien  and Canopus merge into a new Great Sixth House?

The more interesting question will be who of those will survive the coming years considering we are hitting anew round of full fledged fighting. I can see the Caesar actually dying considering Alphard will be invaded. I would think the same of Vedet Brewer because he might be the best target for the Commonwealth to make an example of (a full fledged traitor) and maybe even Miraborg for follishly leading the Dominion into a war with the Combine.

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The Inner Sphere / Re: Political instability in the Capellan Confederation?

« Last post by BrianDavion on Today at 14:00:03 »

Honestly Xin Sheng occuring without any political resistance is the most unrealistic thing about battletech. I can accept giant walking combat mechs being the msot effective military combatant, FTL travel, and all sorts of iother things, but the idea that a ruler can impliment MASSIVE and huge reforms to a state, and that everyone, EVERYONE will not only go along with them, but love him for them, that breaks suspension of disbelief.

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General BattleTech Discussion / Re: Units that may be involved in IlKhan's Eyes Only

« Last post by BrianDavion on Today at 13:52:33 »

I'm kinda crossing my fingers the ELH will be involved somehow it'd be fun to see them being one of the first units in the inner sphere to cross swords with a 3rd star league SLDF force

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Fan Fiction / Re: Iron Father

« Last post by PsihoKekec on Today at 13:37:20 »

Manei domini saw themselves as the necessary evil, but it seems that as the Jihad went on at least some began to see themselves as the future of the humanity, although Corden's misjump likely predates such shift in philosophy.

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BattleMechs / Re: Recognition Guide Challenge

« Last post by Hazard Pay on Today at 13:21:39 »

TSM + Supercharger, Turreted HPPC Goliath

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Goliath RG

Mass: 80 tons
Chassis: Standard Quad
Power Plant: 320 Light
Cruising Speed: 43.2 kph
Maximum Speed: 86.4 kph
Jump Jets: None
     Jump Capacity: 0 meters
Armor: Standard
Armament:
     2 Small Laser
     1 Medium X-Pulse Laser
     1 Heavy PPC
     2 LRM 10
Manufacturer: Unknown
     Primary Factory: Unknown
Communication System: Unknown
Targeting & Tracking System: Unknown
Introduction Year: 3145
Tech Rating/Availability: E/X-X-X-E
Cost: 22,637,700 C-bills

Type: Goliath RG
Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)
Tonnage: 80
Battle Value: 2,378

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                    8
Engine                        320 Light              17
Walking MP: 4
Running MP: 6(8)
Jumping MP: 0
Double Heat Sink              10 [20]                 0
Gyro                                                  4
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor                  263                  16.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            25        38   
     Center Torso (rear)               12   
     R/L Torso               17        26   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  8     
     FR/L Leg                17        34   
     RR/L Leg                17        34   

Weapons
and Ammo                   Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
2 Triple Strength Myomer FRL/FLL/RRL/RLL 2/2/1/1    -       0.0   
Supercharger                  CT        1        -       2.0   
Heavy PPC                     RT        4        15      10.0 
LRM 10                        RT        2        4       5.0   
BattleMech Turret             RT        1        -       0.0   
Small Laser                   RT        1        1       0.5   
Medium X-Pulse Laser          RT        1        6       2.0   
Triple Strength Myomer   FRL/FLL/RRL/RLL 2/2/1/1    -       0.0   
2 Triple Strength Myomer FRL/FLL/RRL/RLL 2/2/1/1    -       0.0   
LRM 10 Ammo (36)              LT        3        -       3.0   
CASE II                       LT        1        -       1.0   
LRM 10                        LT        2        4       5.0   
Small Laser                   LT        1        1       0.5   
Triple Strength Myomer   FRL/FLL/RRL/RLL 2/2/1/1    -       0.0   




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BattleMechs / Re: Recognition Guide Challenge

« Last post by Greatclub on Today at 12:58:39 »

Because PACs are only good for holding down BV, and aren't even very good at that. (I can't blame the designer, but the stock T isn't a very good mech for the cost)

I want more LRM ammo, but there isn't really a place to get it and keep the pieces of shiny new tech Ts are supposed to showcase.

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Thor (Summoner) Tb

Type: Thor (Summoner)
Technology Base: Clan (Experimental)
Tonnage: 70
Battle Value: 2,436

Equipment                                          Mass
Internal Structure                                    7
Engine                        350 XL                 15
Walking MP: 5
Running MP: 8
Jumping MP: 5
Double Heat Sink              14 [28]                 4
Gyro                                                  4
Cockpit                                               3
Armor Factor (Ferro)          182                   9.5

                          Internal   Armor   
                          Structure  Value   
     Head                    3         9     
     Center Torso            22        27   
     Center Torso (rear)               8     
     R/L Torso               15        22   
     R/L Torso (rear)                  7     
     R/L Arm                 11        17   
     R/L Leg                 15        23   

Weight and Space Allocation
Location                      Fixed               Space Remaining
Head                          Ferro-Fibrous           0
Center Torso                  Jump Jet                1
Right Torso                   2 XL Engine             8
                              2 Ferro-Fibrous         
Left Torso                    2 XL Engine             8
                              2 Ferro-Fibrous         
Right Arm                     Ferro-Fibrous           9
Left Arm                      Ferro-Fibrous           9
Right Leg                     2 Jump Jet              0
Left Leg                      2 Jump Jet              0

Right Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm
Left Arm Actuators: Shoulder, Upper Arm

Weapons
and Ammo                                 Location  Critical   Heat    Tonnage
HAG/20                                      LA        6        4       10.0 
Artemis V FCS                               LT        2        -       1.5   
CASE II                                     LT        1        -       0.5   
Hyper-Assault Gauss Rifle/20 Ammo (12)      LT        2        -       2.0   
LRM 15                                      LT        2        5       3.5   
LRM 15 Ammo (8)                             LT        1        -       1.0   
Improved Heavy Large Laser                  RA        3        18      4.0