I think it's only got 2, but that doesn't make it not scary. A Light support 'Mech, the Panther 9R is capable of providing powerful covering fire. A single tank survived the encounter and retreated back to its DropShip, and with it word of this new weapon of war spread throughout the Inner Sphere. The thing is, they're not allowed to use any . If you have Heavy Metal, consider mounting COIL beams on your strikers, which allows them to remain lethal while moving at top speed (which is what you always want your strikers to be doing). Technical information isn't everything, though. BattleMechs carry weaponry which broadly falls under one of three categories. Medium 'Mechs are the workhorse 'Mechs of most armies. The JagerMech A has been specifically modified for anti-aircraft and long range fire support duty. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. The RVN-1X is a light 'Mech designed specifically to carry a new generation of electronic warfare gear. Optimized Capacitors: +20% Energy Dmg. A Lyran variant of the Commando 2D, the 1B model eschews the larger SRM racks of the more common model in exchange for a Large Laser and an SRM-2. So impressed was he by this result that Lord Jacob Cameron poured all the resources of the Hegemony into the mass-production of these new machines, nearly bankrupting the state in the process. The Griffin 4N is an old Star League model that was among the most versatile 'Mechs in its heyday. Your BattleTech News Roundup For March, 2023, Your BattleTech News Roundup For February, 2023, Your BattleTech News Roundup For January, 2023, https://www.sarna.net/wiki/index.php?title=BattleMech&oldid=950167. The Stalker 3F is an overgunned Assault 'Mech, best known for being able to shut itself down with a single alpha strike. The Wolverine 6K trades some of the 6R's mobility for staying power. This game involves the Refusal War between the Jade Falcon and Wolf Clans, involving a handful of . The Clans are a major antagonistic faction in the Battletech tabletop game and the MechWarrior videogame series. When you target that thing on the crest, and the computer identifies it as a Marauder, then a Catapult, then a Marauder I feel like thats an iconic moment in Battletech history. Bipedal BattleMechs remain the vastly more common 'Mech. Armed with this new information, production lines were rebuilt and new 'Mech designs began rolling off the assembly lines; for the first time in centuries, 'Mech production exceeded casualty rates. Most popular community and official content for the past week. The Zeus 6S is an unusual BattleMech. Their main downsides are their rarity, price, and maintenance costs on the field, they can handle just about any loadout you want. In the early 3120s, tripodal superheavy 'Mechs called "colossal" BattleMechs began appearing as an experimental technology. The Catapult is quite a good mech, even stock. It's really only scary when piloted by a Manei Domini, otherwise it's a somewhat tougher than usual 100 ton mech with the firepower of a heavy (or a medium in the case of the Invictus). However, if youre short on parts, save your long-range weapons for other Mechs these giants are best for ploughing directly toward the enemy, and short to medium-range weapons are all youll need as long as you have some lighter Mechs on hand to handle enemy snipers, turrets, and artillery, which will focus their fires on these juggernauts. One of the first "new" designs since the beginning of the Succession Wars, the Cataphract is a Frankenstein's Monster of parts from other mechs. This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total. The worst mech to see is the one you've never seen before. The Quad 'Mech uses its "arms" for legs which gives these designs some additional stability and maneuverability (such as sidestepping, also known as lateral shift movement). A pair of AC/2s are backed up by four Medium Lasers, lending the 'Mech a powerful alpha strike, while Jump Jets enable the Blackjack to move to high ground at a moment's notice. Because their configurations tend toward generalism, medium 'Mechs are often able to occupy a number of different combat roles. First introduced in 2456 as the first true heavy BattleMech. Privacy Policy. Youre going to assume it does, and youre going to bring as much firepower as you can to bring it down before it can use it. This makes the 9S more effective at close range, but pilots should beware becoming too cocky. MechWarrior and Battletech are registered trade-marks of Microsoft Corporation and are used under license. The numbers indicate how powerful the weapon is; the AC/2 does comparatively light damage, but has enormous range, while the AC/20 does absolutely crushing damage (it's the most damaging weapon in the game!) After Alistair Steiner's ascension, plans were revived and on 7 February 2455 a daring raid on the Hesperus II factory by Lyran commandos succeeded in acquiring the knowledge of BattleMech technology. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. So, You Wanna Run a Merc Company? With an AC/20 main gun, two Medium Lasers and an SRM-4 rack, the 9B is a deadly opponent with superior mobility for its size. The content of this Glossary is canon. It is a thrilling strategy video game based on board game mechanics, developed in 2018 by Harebrained Schemes - creators of games like Shadowrun or Necropolis and BattleTech Flashpoint DLC. The Federated Suns sometimes field whole lances of Javelins, but more often you'll see them used as ambushers or to deal finishing strikes to enemies with exposed systems. Feel free to tweak at your leisure, though. BattleTech - The Board Game of Armored Combat, Quote from: MoneyLovinOgre4Hire on 29 December 2011, 16:16:18, Crowley's Cavaliers Total Chaos Campaign, Quote from: Kiff_Stevenson on 29 December 2011, 16:36:04, Quote from: Ruger on 29 December 2011, 16:46:57, Quote from: FedSunsBorn on 29 December 2011, 18:18:49. It can't soak up any more actual damage than any other 100 ton mech with the same armor and a standard engine and gyro, and most of them are going to outgun it by a considerable margin. It is by the far the best rounded Succession Wars variant of the Atlas while the AS7-A would be the most hilarious. By removing the LRM-10, two additional Medium Lasers and four additional heat sinks could be mounted. Normally the slowest unit on the field, assault 'Mechs can decimate any opponent, but they tend to need support from more maneuverable units. Light BattleMechs are generally the quickest units on the field, but mount little in the way of armor or weapons. This video is going to go through what mechs are the best in each in class in the new Battletech game. An assault mech able to sport two AC/20s, one of the most powerful weapons in the game, it could punch a hole straight through most mechs. Additionally, the glossary provides information to readers whom maybe unfamiliar . Heavy 'Mechs are those designed for frontline combat duty, and weigh 60 to 75 tons. Examples include the Thanatos, Nova Cat, and Mongoose. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Firestarter - Vulcan 2T - Warhammer - Marauder. gets shot by the -1A5's AC/20. The Cicada 3C is a refit of the 3A model. Weve also offered some load-out and chassis advice at the bottom around class archetypes. Or at the very least get a draw because both will be able to use Called Shot-High to blast each other and likely get mutual headcaps on the first round. Its Jump Jets and decent armor allow it to threaten from close or long range. It's really only scary when piloted by a Manei Domini, otherwise it's a somewhat tougher than usual 100 ton mech with the firepower of a heavy (or a medium in the case of the Invictus). what say yal. Logged The moderator formerly known as the user formerly known as nenechan Akalabeth Lieutenant Posts: 1533 Re: Best mech. RogueTech adds a layer of difficulty to the original BattleTech game. [17] Additionally, all 'Mechs incorporate electronic warfare capabilities which it harder for less advanced targeting systems to lock on to them. The blend of firepower, heat efficiency, and speed make the Crab the perfect 'Mech to raid enemy positions. However, changing out the weapons and equipment of a 'Mech can require extensive refitting which might result in the chance of malfunctioning. What you can do, however, is equip the Mechs you have to fill useful roles on a team. The Thunderbolt 5SS is a Steiner variant which relies on long range direct fire weapons. The Orion K was the first true Heavy 'Mech. Valve Corporation. Few Assault 'Mechs mount Jump Jets, but the Victor 9B is one of them. Host of Arbitration, your last word in Battletech Talk. [7], The Age of War came to an end with the formation of the Star League, but development of new BattleMechs continued, with the Star League Defense Force fielding increasingly more potent machines. For some reason I was thinking of the MD in charge of the Shadow Division that hit Regulus. But building your lance the right way and picking the missions best suited to your lance is just as important if not more so than proper positioning and timing in a fight. Also over the open comms you hear ranting about HONAR AND BATCHALS. And as you break into a run, your BattleMech's computer; A system that has seen more conflict then a good number of planets, that has seen and recorded data on BattleMechs stretching back to the SLDF Also, 'Mech variants like the BNC-3S and CGR-1A5 when they first come out. Scrapping the two AC/5s, this model replaces them with two LRM-15s, and two additional tons of armor. Consider also mounting support weapons like machine guns or flamers on your brawlers, but keep in mind that many of the chassis best-suited for this job will run into heat management issues. Most 'Mechs copy the human form to an extent, which is the deciding factor in their versatility and, ultimately, their superior combat performance. Network N Media earns commission from qualifying purchases via Amazon Associates and other programs. The Hatchetman's lighter armor requires it to rely on maneuvering and ambushing to stay in the fight. but has very short range . At close range, its weight allows it to deal considerable melee damage. The SE variant of the Thunderbolt 5SE was developed by the Eridani Light Horse, and sacrifices some of its weaponry to add Jump Jets. The Clans abhor the concept, as it dilutes their strict distinction between 'Mechs and aerospace forces. The Javelin is a close-range support 'Mech with 12 SRM tubes. I make beer disappear. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The Blackjack 1 is equipped for both long and close range engagements. Since you are always limited by the available mech cubicles, excess mechs must be stored or scrapped. [2] 'Mechs replicate many of the movements humans are capable of performing, which allow them to avoid, deflect or otherwise lessen the impact of weapons fire. All other trade-marks are the . Even throughout the Lostech era of the Succession Wars, scavenged battlefield salvage could keep them operational despite their technology not being understood anymore. With ground speed comparable to that of a Locust and Jump Jets to match, the Spider 5V is an excellent scout and spotter 'Mech. Lightly armed and armored, it is extremely fragile. I want to nominate a light mech for among the most powerful. A QuadVee may continue to move even if the gyro is nonfunctional by converting into vehicle mode. Closer enemies are handled by a pair of Medium Lasers. Capable of cleaving a Mad Cat in half! 1 110 ton BattleMechs The artificial skeleton and musculature, combined with a large gyroscope system, provides stability for the BattleMech and allows for bipedal movement. OmniMechs, a concept introduced by the Clans and later adopted by the Successor States of the Inner Sphere, feature hardpoints with interchangeable weaponry whereas classic BattleMechs have a fixed configuration. [16], BattleMechs are built around an internal structure resembling a skeleton, including joints (actuators). around 2600), the concept remained obscure for centuries and three-legged 'Mechs were even rarer than ultralight 'Mechs. The JR7-D also sports top-of-the-line Jump Jets for added mobility. It's also one of the few 'Mechs that there's very little that can be done to improve it. Slow, plodding, but very heavily armed and armored. The return of DHS (Freezer heat syncs, double heat syncs) resulted in mechs which more or less had 50% more firepower as they allowed much more heavy energy weapon loadouts. Ideally, these Mechs wont be coming under a lot of direct enemy fire, so as long as you can keep them where they belong, you should be able to cut back on armour in favor of weapons and heat sinking. The Atlas has always been a bully Mech that was severely outclassed in the firepower department by other Assaults and even the occasional Heavy. Notable specialized light designs include the Ostscout Recon 'Mech with its advanced sensor gear, the Raven ECM 'Mech, and the Firestarter Incendiary 'Mech. AFAIK the bot does not play the long range sniping game, which is what you have to do with say 4 Hellstars vs 8 Black Hawk KU Primes- its the classic Clan vs IS problem. A quickbeginner tip: Use the Strip Armour button when you start putting your build together. Gaia Online is an online hangout, incorporating social networking, forums, gaming and a virtual world. The Black Knight 6B was the harder-hitting, cooler-running Star League ancestor to the standard BL-6-KNT we have today. As such, the R60 is very heavily armored, but is extremely slow despite its integrated Jump Jets. A pair of AC/20s form its primary weaponry, backed up by an LRM-15 rack and one Large Laser. The Highlander 733 is one of the few Assault 'Mechs to carry Jump Jets. The Clan Invasion had a lot of pilots filling their shorts. When all else fails, 'Mechs can fight with Physical Attacks, using their arms, legs and even melee weapons to destroy opponents. Packing high impact short range weaponry, and a unique melee hatchet, any target is in danger when close to the Hatchetman. With an Initiative of 1, assault 'Mechs take action last in a round. The Mad Cat is also a powerhouse in the PC games and the tabletop miniatures game, endearing it to players since the 1990s. Once you have one, itll be the centrepiece of your lance, so build the rest of your team around what you plan on doing with this Mech. The Centurion A is designed to complement the Trebuchet as a spotter and direct-line 'Mech. For your snipers, use autocannons, large lasers, and/or PPCs if the environment isnt too hostile. "A friend will calm you down when you are angry, but a BEST friend will skip along beside you with a baseball bat singing "someone's gonna get it. You can put heavier Mechs like the Cicada into this role, but youll lose that extra point of initiative if you go with anything beefier than a Panther. The Jenner D is both a scout and a fast harasser. It was not until the colossal Ares and superheavy Poseidon BattleMechs which appeared in the early 3130s, followed by the heavy-class Triskelion in the 3140s, that tripodal 'Mechs became more than an obscurity. A cockpit view from the Timberwolf Mech. Shattering your Lance mates stinger in one volley. BattleTech is a game based on improvisation and adaptation: between finances, biome type, mission variety, and equipment availability, you'll rarely - if ever - be fielding the ideal mix of. Looking for an official answer? To see something new is probably more unsettling than the familiar sight of an Atlas or Marauder. With an additional SRM-2 rack, the 2D excels at first strikes - but its comparatively flimsy protection leaves it incredibly vulnerable to return fire. It's also weakened by having a Small Cockpit so it falls over rather easily. Between its armament and its Jump Jets, the 9-H is well equipped to go toe-to-toe with - and shut down - heavier BattleMechs. Cyclops 10-Qs are strong support units. The following table shows the effective and max ranges of each of the weapon types (Measured in 30 meter tile increments). While almost as quick as the Spider and Locust, the Jenner is much more heavily armed, with four Medium Lasers and an SRM-4 rack. I close second would be from when the ComGuard revealed itself. I would argue Awesome for early 31st Century, and Warhawk/Masakari for the Invasion era. The Timber Wolf/Mad Cat is one of the most iconic non-Unseen BattleMechs, featured on the cover of the BattleTech Compendium, Technical Readout: 3050, and MechWarrior 2, as well as on the 20th Anniversary Classic BattleTech logo and the MechWarrior series icon. ). The Archangel is really only superior at avoiding death by crits, though. With Jump Jets and a mix of weapons, it can keep any enemy on their toes. [4], The genesis of BattleMech technology began in the Terran Hegemony with the works of Dr. Gregory Atlas, the leader of a top-secret Hegemony Research Alliance Department project known as "Operation Musclebound" at the University of Zimbabwe. This is what MechWarrior 5 should have been at launch! Prior to joining PCGamesN full time, he contributed essays and reviews to Game Informer, Vice, IGN, PC Gamer, Paste, and others. In addition to eight and a half tons of armor, the CN9-A is armed with an AC/10, two Medium Lasers, and an LRM-10 rack, making it both powerful and versatile. No ammunition worries, but there can be heat issues if you aren't careful with the jump jets. The sort of 'Mech where you think you know what you're fighting, and where you're completely wrong about its capabilities. The 1M variant of the Locust is geared to take advantage of the platform's speed to defend itself as long-range fire support. The JagerMech S is a Heavy 'Mech specializing in long range direct fire. Assault 'Mechs are the heaviest regular class of BattleMechs, weighing 80 to 100 tons. The musculature of the 'Mechs consists of myomer, an artificial polymer fiber which contracts in the presence of an electrical current. So many powerful mechs that are either extremely rare like Highlander-732s, have plentiful lostech like the Exterminator 4Cs stealth tech, or mechs that were thought to be extinct entirely like the Mercury. The 6K sees the Wolverine's Jump Jets removed, and the AC/5 replaced with a Large Laser. Weighing 40 to 55 tons they naturally fall somewhere between the agile light 'Mechs and the powerfully armed heavy 'Mechs. It's also weakened by having a Small Cockpit so it falls over rather easily. Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. Unfortunately, the thirteen heat sinks in the 4G mean that it is difficult for pilots to bring all of the 'Mech's weapons to bear at once. I can't pick a single "best" mech, but probably the one I use most often is the Wolverine 8C. Range is one of the most important factors in choosing the weapons to outfit your mech with. While it excels at no specific roles, the Dragon 1N is passable at many. 'Mechs normally have two or four legs. In the intense fighting which laid waste to whole planets, much of the knowledge and technology humanity had gained became Lostech as factories were destroyed, centers of learning demolished, and technicians and scientists killed. Most Powerful Pushing Mech? The machine guns have been swapped with two SRM-2 racks, at the cost of one ton of armor. Seeing yen-lo-wang across the field from you, or natasha's warhammer, or the bounty Hunter's marauder, made for a much worse opponent than any assault mech. The Orion V has three tons less armor than the K model, making room for an additional SRM-4 rack on the right arm. . #10 Draigan Apr 28, 2018 @ 11:29am Originally posted by VDC-PitchBlack: So many powerful mechs that are either extremely rare like Highlander-732s, have plentiful lostech like the Exterminator 4C's stealth tech, or mechs that were thought to be extinct entirely like the Mercury. BattleMechs are typically divided into ultralight(below 20 tons), light(20-35 tons), medium(40-55 tons), heavy(60-75 tons), assault(80-100 tons), and superheavy or 'colossal' designs (over 100 tons), regardless of their actual battlefield role. [22], Although it is technically possible to build "ultralight" 'Mechs of 15 or even 10 tons, most 'Mechs in this range are IndustrialMech designs. Because their configurations tend toward generalism, medium 'Mechs are often able to shut itself down with a Laser. 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