Author Topic: Mercenary Hall (Read 212072 times)

Deadborder · « **Reply #1110 on:** 29 December 2015, 02:56:03 »

Quote from: Nav_Alpha on 28 December 2015, 18:27:45

A couple. As has Deadborder - check out his unit in the non canon section. He's also got a good blog (link in the ATOW section).

I've run two units from try 3130s to the 40s. Both vehicle and BA heavy, usually with only a lance to alight company of mechs.
Good fun

I'm slowly cross-posting the blog to the Non-Canon section too. There's a lot of it

Deathknight69 · « **Reply #1111 on:** 07 March 2016, 06:09:19 »

Ok, Awesome !! Let's keep this going gang.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1112 on:** 07 March 2016, 14:26:58 »

So new novel . . . features mercs! It interestingly got into the professionalism and what it means to have a contract . . . as well as nasty Blakists!

Nav_Alpha · « **Reply #1113 on:** 07 March 2016, 18:56:31 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 07 March 2016, 14:26:58

So new novel . . . features mercs! It interestingly got into the professionalism and what it means to have a contract . . . as well as nasty Blakists!

And it's a damn fine book! I finished it last night and really enjoyed it.
Tough situation to find yourself in just as the Jihad breaks out.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1114 on:** 07 March 2016, 21:19:11 »

Yeah . . . it explores the right thing to do, the legal thing to do, and the smart thing to do . . . and how they are not always the same thing.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1115 on:** 16 March 2016, 02:40:52 »

Did the Dragoons ever reform Zeta after the Jihad? or even during?

Does a massive hammer like that still have a place in the combined arms warfare? what about their speed during 3130s era?

Wrangler · « **Reply #1116 on:** 16 March 2016, 08:12:07 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 16 March 2016, 02:40:52

Did the Dragoons ever reform Zeta after the Jihad? or even during?

Does a massive hammer like that still have a place in the combined arms warfare? what about their speed during 3130s era?

They have completely different line up of regiments. I think (without looking at the books) there a battalion, that like Zeta. I'm not sure which one is which thou, three Tarantulas, Wolfbane and the Spider's Web Battalion.

Klat · « **Reply #1117 on:** 15 April 2016, 00:09:07 »

I'm working on some Dark Age mercs (again) and this time it's the Dioscuri. I'm looking for recommendations for medium 'Mechs that are era and faction appropriate and have minis. I'm putting together an Alpha Strike force and I'd like to go with a fair number of mediums to go with their rules in CM:Mercs, not that I'm planning on using those rules as they're meant for a different era but I thought it'd be fluffy.

Any how... I need merc mediums that have minis in the DA and your help is greatly appreciated.

Nav_Alpha · « **Reply #1118 on:** 15 April 2016, 00:15:53 »

The Night Stalker is currently one of my favourite Dark Age mediums - complete with high speed and a lance!

Klat · « **Reply #1119 on:** 15 April 2016, 09:42:38 »

Quote from: Nav_Alpha on 15 April 2016, 00:15:53

The Night Stalker is currently one of my favourite Dark Age mediums - complete with high speed and a lance!

Good call, I really like that one too.

This forum needs a like button.

Nav_Alpha · « **Reply #1120 on:** 15 April 2016, 18:18:41 »

Ha! Very true

If you're making a merc lance featuring a Night Stalker, the Jackalope is a good companion.

Night Stalker, paired Jackalopes and something like an UzL-8S Uziel.
That's a fast moving recon or pursuit lance that can dish out some hurt.

Deadborder · « **Reply #1121 on:** 16 April 2016, 17:49:44 »

The 8S Uziel is a beast. I heartily recommend it

Kojak · « **Reply #1122 on:** 16 April 2016, 19:18:43 »

Heartily seconded. The UZL-8S is a god among medium 'Mechs and should be feared and respected in equal measure.

Klat · « **Reply #1123 on:** 17 April 2016, 13:15:47 »

Looks like I've a kitbash in my future; Locust guns, Pariah jump jets and a little cutting look like they could do the trick.

truetanker · « **Reply #1124 on:** 17 April 2016, 13:23:07 »

I like the Raven II, in the Dark Age she gets a TSEMP cannon and still has her Void Signature...

TT

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1125 on:** 18 April 2016, 08:23:16 »

Void Sig? Pretty sure it is Stealth armor . . .

truetanker · « **Reply #1126 on:** 18 April 2016, 19:12:58 »

http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Void_Signature_System

This...

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Colt Ward · « **Reply #1127 on:** 18 April 2016, 20:28:08 »

No, what I am saying is I am pretty sure the Raven II has Stealth Armor. Checked, yup.

Klat · « **Reply #1128 on:** 18 April 2016, 22:09:02 »

MUL doesn't list the RVN-5X as being available to mercs and it isn't on any merc RAT that I'm aware of so it's moot.

What about the Black Hawk 2? I'm also interested in theMad Cat III 4 as it shows up and I believe the extant mini represents it well.

Any other ideas? I'm looking at about half a dozen and I'd prefer to avoid repeats.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1129 on:** 19 April 2016, 00:21:56 »

Shockwave . . .

I love the Havoc, its mini is great except for the butt flaps. They are driving me nuts.

Was the Stalking Spider II released as a mini yet?

I cannot find the Hound as a mini which is too bad. Hawkwolf might be in the same boat.

You also have the staples- Warhammer IIC 4, Savage Wolf, Koshi, Mad Cat Mk II series and Jade Hawk- brought to you by your favorite Sea Fox merchant.

Klat · « **Reply #1130 on:** 19 April 2016, 11:53:25 »

Shockwave is a good consideration.

I'm right with you on theHavoc; love the stats but those plates are a pain.

No Stalking Spider yet but the Hound is on the release schedule. No word on the Hawk Wolf as far as I know.

While the others are good it's mediums I'm searching for. I will take them into consideration however.

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1131 on:** 19 April 2016, 12:02:10 »

Sorry, missed that when I scrolled up . . .

Well . . . I like the Quasimodo mini, easy to fit together and it has some good posing options. Its a solid performer in the era too.

I thought the Stalking Spider II had already been released? I would swear I know someone with one though I guess it could be a kitbash. Well, you have the Violator . . . if you are desperate. Mongrel can be fun, fluffed as popular with merc commands.

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #1132 on:** 17 February 2019, 06:21:26 »

Figured i'd reserect this thread rather than start a new one.

Which Merc units have survived from the 1st succession war through to 3150?

I'm thinking there are 6 but want to check in case i've missed some:-

Crater Cobras
Illician Lancers
Langendorf Lancers
Narhal's Raiders
Northwind Highlanders
12th Vegan Rangers

Nav_Alpha · « **Reply #1133 on:** 18 February 2019, 21:32:46 »

I probably wouldn’t call the Highlanders a Merc unit as they’ve been Republic of the Sphere regulars since about 3085.
I think you’re right on all the rest though

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #1134 on:** 19 February 2019, 14:10:09 »

I've assumed they are again from the affiliation given in the Grey Watch Regiments information at the end if Shattered Fortress.

Nav_Alpha · « **Reply #1135 on:** 19 February 2019, 16:24:05 »

Quote from: Rainbow 6 on 19 February 2019, 14:10:09

I've assumed they are again from the affiliation given in the Grey Watch Regiments information at the end if Shattered Fortress.

You’re probably right then - I’ve not picked it up yet.
Well, good to see them back in the merc trade

Wrangler · « **Reply #1136 on:** 20 February 2019, 08:14:18 »

Do you think Grey Watch is related to Highlander battalion outside of the Fortress with Campbell?

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #1137 on:** 20 February 2019, 09:20:09 »

Quote from: Wrangler on 20 February 2019, 08:14:18

Do you think Grey Watch is related to Highlander battalion outside of the Fortress with Campbell?

Oh yes. In so much as both are Northwind Highlander units

Colt Ward · « **Reply #1138 on:** 20 February 2019, 10:33:54 »

Well . . . Campbell is no longer outside the Fortress . . .

Rainbow 6 · « **Reply #1139 on:** 20 February 2019, 11:03:45 »

Quote from: Colt Ward on 20 February 2019, 10:33:54

Well . . . Campbell is no longer outside the Fortress . . .

Or her Highlander Battalion.