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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2011, 07:46:07 PM »
Well there is that 5 year period between then.  And even then, how much is available for mercs and not already spoken for by standard 'mech production lines.
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2011, 07:52:39 PM »
Quote from: klinktastic on March 21, 2011, 07:46:07 PM
Well there is that 5 year period between then.  And even then, how much is available for mercs and not already spoken for by standard 'mech production lines.

Well, House Davion had the plans in 3071, the Lyrans were making it by 3073 and the Blakists had it before 3075, so for all we know they could all be making it shortly.
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2011, 07:54:32 PM »
It would also seem, in the particular case of something structural - like armor - that production after entry isn't an entirely difficult affair.

But that's just me. 
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2011, 02:05:36 AM »
Okay I give up  ;) but I will never understand the Inner Sphere powers and their tech policy  :P
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2011, 09:55:27 AM »
Quote from: Ice Hellion on March 23, 2011, 02:05:36 AM
Okay I give up  ;) but I will never understand the Inner Sphere powers and their tech policy  :P

As opposed to the Clans, who will give their tech to anyone who asks for it and beats them in a one-on-one fight?  ;)
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #20 on: March 24, 2011, 02:29:04 PM »
Quote from: MadCapellan on March 23, 2011, 09:55:27 AM
Quote from: Ice Hellion on March 23, 2011, 02:05:36 AM
Okay I give up  ;) but I will never understand the Inner Sphere powers and their tech policy  :P

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Each chased the Ice Hellion, hunting it down.
All failed to match the predator's speed and grace.
Khan Cage smiled and said, "And that is how we shall be."

The Remembrance (Clan Ice Hellion) Passage 5, Verse 3, Lines 1 - 5

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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2011, 06:10:25 PM »
Quote from: MadCapellan on March 23, 2011, 09:55:27 AM
Quote from: Ice Hellion on March 23, 2011, 02:05:36 AM
Okay I give up  ;) but I will never understand the Inner Sphere powers and their tech policy  :P

As opposed to the Clans, who will give their tech to anyone who asks for it and beats them in a one-on-one fight?  ;)

Now now, If the big guy beats you in a fist fight, woudl it not be prudent to give him the keys to your supped up camaro? :)

TBH, what does it really matter what tech mercs get?  So I have stealth armor on a Zues, never meant for it, but meh.  In the end I just became dependant on the CCAF if I want to keep it in stealth.  Meaning overall it is a great way to keep mercs loyal to you.  At least until someone makes the knock-off version. :P
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2011, 06:32:47 PM »
Quote from: Wolf_reaper on March 24, 2011, 06:10:25 PM
Now now, If the big guy beats you in a fist fight, woudl it not be prudent to give him the keys to your supped up camaro? :)

Being Capellan?

HELL NO!  You jump in your Camaro, attempt to run him over with it, then drive away as fast as your wheels will carry you!
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #23 on: March 24, 2011, 11:05:23 PM »
Quote from: MadCapellan on March 24, 2011, 06:32:47 PM
Quote from: Wolf_reaper on March 24, 2011, 06:10:25 PM
Now now, If the big guy beats you in a fist fight, woudl it not be prudent to give him the keys to your supped up camaro? :)

Being Capellan?

HELL NO!  You jump in your Camaro, attempt to run him over with it, then drive away as fast as your wheels will carry you!

I was giving the clanner point of view. :)
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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #24 on: March 28, 2011, 05:48:27 PM »
Quote from: Wolf_reaper on March 24, 2011, 06:10:25 PM
[TBH, what does it really matter what tech mercs get?  So I have stealth armor on a Zues, never meant for it, but meh.  In the end I just became dependant on the CCAF if I want to keep it in stealth.  Meaning overall it is a great way to keep mercs loyal to you.  At least until someone makes the knock-off version. :P

It is better for the Capellan Confederation but not for the mercenary unit.
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"In turn they tested each Clan namesake
in trial against the Ice Hellion's mettle.
Each chased the Ice Hellion, hunting it down.
All failed to match the predator's speed and grace.
Khan Cage smiled and said, "And that is how we shall be."

The Remembrance (Clan Ice Hellion) Passage 5, Verse 3, Lines 1 - 5

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Re: Campaign Basics
« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2011, 05:55:03 PM »
Exactly.  You sell a small amount of your house tech to a merc.  He keeps buying it from you untill something better comes along.  In that time, the chances he will go elsewhere are lessened due to said house tech.  Not going to say I would work for them unconditionally, but say I have a steath Pillager in my TO&E.  You can bet my C-bills that I want it nice and stealthy back covering my ass in a fire fight.  It is all a matter of perspective as I look at it.  Now I could see a problem if we got massive access to clan tech. (I would also be a VERY happy Merc)
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