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I've been playing Battletech/Aerotech since the late '80s, and can remember when the only autocannon was the '''Autocannon''' ('''AC/5''', which is why so many early 'mechs from the ''Shadow Hawk''/''Wolverine'' class up to the ''Marauder'' mount a fairly crummy weapon,) how the ''Warhammer'' and ''Battlemaster'' reigned supreme, before  extra-light engines, endo-steel, and '''Advanced Tactical Missile''' systems. I love the new developments, don't get me wrong, but classic old 'mechs like that ''Shadow Hawk'' wouldn't last 3 rounds against a fellow 55 ton Clan Omnimech.

My favorite new weapons would be the '''HAG/40''' (bad ass! except for the sheer tonnage you have to set aside for ammo) and the Heavy laser series, especially the '''Medium Heavy Laser'''. It's like having a 1 ton shorter-range '''PPC''' with less heat. Mount a computer if you don't like the -1 targeting modifier. I enjoy the myriad '''ECM'''/'''Active Probe'''/'''C3'''/'''Targeting Computer''' developments too. Least favorites? The '''AC/2''' and pretty much any '''Small Laser'''. Except for very specific anti-aircraft or anti-personnel situations, the '''AC/2''' is a waste of 6 perfectly good tons for extreme-range '''MG'''-like damage, and the range and damage on the '''Small Laser''' make it little more than last-ditch weapon. Mount more armor in its place, I say.

A fun and easy Assault 'Mech design: Strip down an ''Atlas'', drop in a '''300 XL''' engine (keep the standard internal structure) and a pair of '''HAG/40'''s with lots of ammo plus a 6 ton '''Targeting Computer'''. It eats armor for breakfast, and can reach out and touch someone from far away. Just don't run out of ammo! I need to check the criticals on that, come to think of it. And there might be a better way to use 6 tons than in a computer, but what a great direct-fire support 'mech. Like a ''Rifleman'' on steroids.

And yes, I do appreciate the finer things in Battletech - while I listed nothing but heavy weapons and Assault-class 'mechs above, in my book nothing beats designing a speedy 40-45 ton raider or a tough, well-armed, well-armored, mobile 65 ton bruiser.
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−	I've been playing Battletech/Aerotech since the late '80s, and can remember when the only autocannon was the '''Autocannon''' ('''AC/5''', which is why so many early 'mechs from the ''Shadow Hawk''/''Wolverine'' class up to the ''Marauder'' mount a fairly crummy weapon,) how the ''Warhammer'' and ''Battlemaster'' reigned supreme, before extra-light engines, ~~'''Endo~~-~~Steel'''~~, and '''Advanced Tactical Missile''' systems. I love the new developments, don't get me wrong, but classic old 'mechs like that ''Shadow Hawk'' wouldn't last 3 rounds against a fellow 55 ton Clan Omnimech.	+	I've been playing Battletech/Aerotech since the late '80s, and can remember when the only autocannon was the '''Autocannon''' ('''AC/5''', which is why so many early 'mechs from the ''Shadow Hawk''/''Wolverine'' class up to the ''Marauder'' mount a fairly crummy weapon,) how the ''Warhammer'' and ''Battlemaster'' reigned supreme, before extra-light engines, endo-steel, and '''Advanced Tactical Missile''' systems. I love the new developments, don't get me wrong, but classic old 'mechs like that ''Shadow Hawk'' wouldn't last 3 rounds against a fellow 55 ton Clan Omnimech.

	My favorite new weapons would be the '''HAG/40''' (bad ass! except for the sheer tonnage you have to set aside for ammo) and the Heavy laser series, especially the '''Medium Heavy Laser'''. It's like having a 1 ton shorter-range '''PPC''' with less heat. Mount a computer if you don't like the -1 targeting modifier. I enjoy the myriad '''ECM'''/'''Active Probe'''/'''C3'''/'''Targeting Computer''' developments too. Least favorites? The '''AC/2''' and pretty much any '''Small Laser'''. Except for very specific anti-aircraft or anti-personnel situations, the '''AC/2''' is a waste of 6 perfectly good tons for extreme-range '''MG'''-like damage, and the range and damage on the '''Small Laser''' make it little more than last-ditch weapon. Mount more armor in its place, I say.		My favorite new weapons would be the '''HAG/40''' (bad ass! except for the sheer tonnage you have to set aside for ammo) and the Heavy laser series, especially the '''Medium Heavy Laser'''. It's like having a 1 ton shorter-range '''PPC''' with less heat. Mount a computer if you don't like the -1 targeting modifier. I enjoy the myriad '''ECM'''/'''Active Probe'''/'''C3'''/'''Targeting Computer''' developments too. Least favorites? The '''AC/2''' and pretty much any '''Small Laser'''. Except for very specific anti-aircraft or anti-personnel situations, the '''AC/2''' is a waste of 6 perfectly good tons for extreme-range '''MG'''-like damage, and the range and damage on the '''Small Laser''' make it little more than last-ditch weapon. Mount more armor in its place, I say.