One particular advance was more of a sidestep, as these "all-purpose missiles" were, like SRMs, lacking in guidance systems. PoptartsNinjas Notes: Im really not a fan of head-mounted ammo.ĭuring the second phase of the Great CCAF Modernization Plan, a number of proposals were tossed about to take advantage of the Confederation's new and improved missile technology. Narc Launcher - (Homing) 1 ton (24) 1 ton (Homing) 1 ton HD Mercenary units are slated to receive versions without improved heat sinks, and the warrior houses might elect to have iLK MRM launchers instead of regular MRMs. Other variants of the Qi Bin are planned for release to recently adopted mercenary units as well as to Warrior Houses. The Narc launcher and its reserve ammunition are located in the center torso and head respectively, allowing it to fulfil its primary mission even severely damaged.
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The Qi Bin carries enough ammunition to mark a full company of 'mechs if it is successful with every shot. They can also provide a heavy barrage to supplement the support lances' fire to exploit holes left in armor or seek out vulnerabilities.
Twin MRM-10 launchers provide a significant close-range punch to deter lighter mechs from coming too close. With a top speed of over 80 kph, it can catch most heavies and assaults, and can out-pace or match most trooper-weight mechs in its weight class. To that end, the Qi Bin provides a tough and mobile delivery platform for the beacon. The Narc missile beacon, on the other hand, can be a significant force multiplier for existing fire support lances. Although iLK missiles have recently become available, the need to replace the entire LRM launcher rather than just the ammunition makes widespread use of the new technology an expensive proposition. New EncounterĪttack and Defend is a challenging new mission type where your mercenaries must destroy an enemy’s base to stop a steady stream of attackers before they can overcome your forces and knock out your employer’s base.The Qi Bin forms the linchpin of a new Narc missile doctrine for the Capellan Confederation. The Gallant Urban Assault Tank sports a variety of weapons to fight at all ranges with speed and agility, the Packrat is a battlefield support vehicle equipped with a prototype version of ECM, and the Rotunda is a reconnaissance vehicle equipped with a prototype version of Active Probe. New FlashpointsĪ wide variety of new branching short stories that link together mercenary missions, crew conversations, special events, critical choices, and rare bonus rewards. The Javelin is a compromise between speed and firepower, with close-range knockout power. The experimental Raven 1X sports an advanced electronic warfare package that combines ECM and Active Probe systems into a lightweight component. Meanwhile, ‘Mechs equipped with Active Probe can reveal, locate, and target enemy units that would otherwise be hidden. ‘Mechs equipped with Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and nearby friendly units are obscured from enemy targeting systems, and immune to indirect fire. The return of these lost technologies will forever change the 31st century battlefield. New hazards like destroyed coolant exchanger buildings and broken electrical transformers that disrupt targeting will drastically change the battle as you go. Every building in the new urban biome is fully destructible, so you’re never more than a few salvos away from a new line of sight, or the defensive cover of high-rise rubble. Street brawls introduce new tactical gameplay challenges as ‘Mech combat moves from wide-open natural landscapes to vast urban sprawls.
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