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Wanallo
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PostPosted: 28-Jul-2004 13:18    Post subject: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

I was bored last night and i came up with this. Which mech makes the best sniper, looking at the characteristics for a mech sniper.

-Long range weapons ( is a good start)
-Jump jets (to get to vantage points)
-Speed to get out of scrapes quick
-advanced defence systems (ECM, AMS, etc.)
-anyone think of anything else?

And of course, which mech do you think fits the bill?


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PostPosted: 28-Jul-2004 16:49    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've used the Wolfhound as a sniping machine against other lights. Doesn't jump, though. The Panther is always a good choice. I don't see why it would need any electronics except for a TC.



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PostPosted: 28-Jul-2004 20:53    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

The Blackjack BJ-1.
Fits most of the criteria. Long range jump.. speed isn't too good.. but the jets ought to help.

Seraph's Blackjack BJ-X is also a good one in my books.
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PostPosted: 29-Jul-2004 01:51    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

I saw a guy use a nest of Vindicators to carve up a lance of medium-heavies. When the slower mechs tried to move in and kill the Vindies, they jumped away, regrouped and started all over again.
Scared the hell out of me, mainly because it showed that for once, House Liao had a decent mech to its name........

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PostPosted: 29-Jul-2004 03:21    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

Marauders are good snipers; it's the best use for 'em as their heat sink limitations generally limit their mobility anyway.
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PostPosted: 29-Jul-2004 05:04    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

pack hunter

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PostPosted: 29-Jul-2004 07:26    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

i've thought the hollander or the hollander 2

The reason i say electronics is because most sniper mechs forfeit armour for weapons and speed, so anything which gives them less chance of hitting you is useful
I like the Penetrator as well, duel ER larges are always good.



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PostPosted: 29-Jul-2004 09:02    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

BJ-3 Blackjack.

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PostPosted: 29-Jul-2004 10:47    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

Sorry to say, but I wouldnt waste my time on Hollanders.

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PostPosted: 29-Jul-2004 12:21    Post subject: RE: Sniper mechs, Reply to topic Reply with quote

I don't find them great, their alright as snipers but not much else. I just like ballistic weapons, i would mount AC's over pulse lasers and ppcs any day, if the AC2 and 5 werent so crap! lol

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