Talk:Zeus

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Associations

I would like to contest the following categories for the "Zeus" :

Sniper BattleMechs | Federated Suns BattleMechs | Free Rasalhague Republic BattleMechs | Magistracy of Canopus BattleMechs |

I honestly don't feel any of these are justified, though if anyone has citations to quote, I will certainly heed.

ClanWolverine101

I agree with putting him out of the SniperMech category, clearly the Zeus is meant to bash in heads, not to stay away and throw stones at anyone:fast, thick armor, a missile launcher designed to be used as a battering ram if need be...RagTag 10:45, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Why would you want to remove Zeus from Federated Suns, while opposing removing Hornet from Lyran Alliance? Especially since it's stated that the Zeus was distributed to Davion units both in TRO3050U and TRO3039, and AFAIK there's no textual evidence on Hornet in Lyran units. --Neufeld 10:47, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Point well-argued.

I actually don't have a problem with the Zeus considered a "sniper" mech. Look at its weapons compared to most of the other Assault mechs from the 3025 era. The Awesome, the Stalker and the Zeus were the only mechs of the bunch designed with long-range weaponry in mind. The Atlas is close-range. The Battlemaster is close range. The Cyclops is close range. The Banshee, frankly, sucked. So yes - I like the Zeus as a long-range mech. Having said that, what the heck is the purpose of the "Sniper" mech category? ClanWolverine101

Don't know. Going by real-world associations I would say one that can head-cap from long-range. :) --Neufeld 14:31, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

Still... he's pretty "grunt-like" for a sniper mech, and one AK5 and an LRM15.... I see, its his main firepower, but it just doesn't feel right! You wouldn't use a Zeus to stand back, you would use it do be the anchor for your whole formation, methinks... more of a command mech, not a dedicated sharpshooter. well, leave him in, it doesnt hurt anybody, does it? :D RagTag 14:45, 18 March 2010 (UTC)

I see that, but it sounds like you're judging its capabilities based on its appearance. Look up its armor rating. Its actually substandard for its size. It make for an effective command mech precisely BECAUSE it uses long-range weapons. My issue is with the "Sniper" category at large. ClanWolverine101

So, you're not content with the term SniperMech or do you deem this category unnecessary completely? RagTag 17:08, 18 March 2010 (UTC)