KamikazeJohnson
01/15/14 11:52 PM
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So...what should JMInc. Do next? What era? Maybe a Clan design? Particular specialty/role you want to see?
Wind me up, point me in the right direction, and see what madness results ;-)
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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Cray
01/16/14 06:12 PM
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Cheap militia 'Mech. Cheap to buy, cheap to run, sturdy enough to be worth the money.
Mike Miller, Materials Engineer
Disclaimer: Anything stated in this post is unofficial and non-canon unless directly quoted from a published book. Random internet musings of a BattleTech writer are not canon.
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Retry
01/16/14 08:35 PM
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Mechs can't be cheap to run, not with all those moving parts...
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KamikazeJohnson
01/16/14 08:42 PM
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Quote: Mechs can't be cheap to run, not with all those moving parts...
"Cheap" is relative...
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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KamikazeJohnson
01/16/14 09:08 PM
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What era?
What would you consider "cheap"?
I'm thinking probably a Medium, for a good balance of cost and durability.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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01/16/14 11:52 PM
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How about a recon of some sort?
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Maurer
01/17/14 05:47 AM
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60 ton militia mech, as the weight went over the planned tonnage due to some technical problem.
"Captain! We're completely surrounded on all sides." - Kiff, Futurama
..."Excellent, then we may attack in any direction." - Zapp Brannigan, Futurama
"A fool fights a war on two fronts; only an idiot defends on one." - Fusilier
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Cray
01/17/14 08:32 PM
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Quote: Mechs can't be cheap to run, not with all those moving parts...
What do the rules say on maintenance, repair, fuel, and ammo costs?
Mike Miller, Materials Engineer
Disclaimer: Anything stated in this post is unofficial and non-canon unless directly quoted from a published book. Random internet musings of a BattleTech writer are not canon.
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Cray
01/17/14 08:33 PM
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Quote: What era?
3025.
Quote: What would you consider "cheap"?
Under 5.5 million, with low operating costs.
Mike Miller, Materials Engineer
Disclaimer: Anything stated in this post is unofficial and non-canon unless directly quoted from a published book. Random internet musings of a BattleTech writer are not canon.
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KamikazeJohnson
01/17/14 10:00 PM
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Got it. Coming right up!
You sure my SNP-2R Snapper doesn't fit the bill? Lol.
Peace is that glorious moment in history when everyone stands around reloading.
--Thomas Jefferson
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01/18/14 01:43 AM
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Quote:
Quote: Mechs can't be cheap to run, not with all those moving parts...
What do the rules say on maintenance, repair, fuel, and ammo costs?
I wouldn't know, quite frankly.
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ghostrider
01/18/14 02:42 AM
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If they use parts that other mechs use, such an NOT UNIQUE, then it drives down the cost. Energy weapons are expensive at first, but as long as they arent damaged, they dont cost alot like ammo weapons due. Some maitanence is required. Hell the whole omni mech concept was good about that. The same medium laser went into everything that was built. NO need for specialty parts. Standard engine, no advanced armor, or endo steel. Jump jets and hand acutators would be required. They would be used for other things besides fighting when not being attacked. Probably not anywhere near 100 tons. Maybe not even in the assault class, but thats an iffy one. maybe in the fluff talk about easy access for the maintanence crews.
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01/18/14 01:42 PM
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The C-Bill costs for weapons need an overhaul. The whole purpose of autocannons(simpler to produce, cheaper), is negated by the fact that it's perks that it's supposed to have over energy weapons doesn't exist.(LB-X are often much more expensive than similar energy weapons, regular autocannons are often barely cheaper than PPCs, and that's before considering ammo costs.)
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Karagin
01/18/14 02:33 PM
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The whole economic system in BT needs an over haul.
Karagin
Given time and plenty of paper, a philosopher can prove anything.
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