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Nice work Abele! Anyone else with entries to come?

Just a reminder folks that we wrap this contest up tonight. So all entries have got to be in by midnight Eastern time tonight. 16 hours to go!

Okay gang, looking over everything I think there are seven optimum configurations plus one of my own creations for the Mist Lynx (Koshi). Yeah that is a little less variety then the Fire Moth (Dasher) but hopefully it covers the bases. Again, let me know if you agree or disagree with these decisions. As always enjoy!!

Primary Configuration – With four possible choices I will start with the canon prime which is a confusing generalist to me. Not something I cared for a great deal so onto your entries. I found drakensis Piranha-LRM boat to be similarly confusing perhaps even more so then the canon config. Drop the LRM and maybe you got something there but as is I am sorry bud. I did also consider this one for Alternate A as well. I liked marauder648’s entry as well but thought the way to go was Abele’s Prime which got rid of the LRMs in favor of a mid-range arsenal that in my opinion is more effective. Nice job Abele, score 1!

Alternate Configuration A – Another canon configuration I was not crazy about was A which seemed almost defensive to me rather than a true anti-infantry asset. Not to worry we had several entries that fit the bill including drak’s Prime. I also liked Abele’s Pulse Laser inspired Alternate A but ultimately think that marauder648’s seven laser, two flamers, and anti-missile system version is the best choice. Congrats marauder648, score 1!

Alternate Configuration B – This configuration was perhaps the best canon had to offer but we had some direct standard SRM challengers. Ultimately marauder648’s alternate C and drakensis’ alternate D were unable to unseat the incumbent at least in my opinion, so score 1 for canon.

Alternate Configuration C – For the ER Large based C Configuration from canon which was solid I had a lot to pick from. Abele’s C is more offensive than that however which is quite useful. Alternate D by marauder648 went for an electronic edge and I like that Targeting Computer which is why I picked drakensis’ A as the winner here. Its Targeting Computer makes for a better sniper and isn’t too far removed from the original. So congrats drakenis, score 1 for you!

Alternate Configuration D – For Big (or Little) Gun D which was originally an Ultra AC/2 we can probably do better. I was think that this could be an effective harasser in Clan terms engaging a larger target at extreme range so it would lock them into a highly mobile opponent during larger Trials. It really can’t hope to defeat them per say but this gave me another idea. Anyhow both Abele’s D (Large Pulse) and drakensis’ E (ER PPC) were better for pure pop even if they lacked a bit of Ultra AC/2 range. I chose the ER PPC over the Pulse for better offensive potential and the fluff from Abele indicated it was a Goliath Scorpion idea to use a Pulse. That I didn’t buy so drak all of a sudden has 2!

Alternate Configuration E – For this tack on configuration we go back to the Mist Lynx’s roots, the Star League Sling which featured pure LRMs. While I counted five LRM carriers total to select from three stuck out. Alternate B from marauder648 just didn’t have enough to me and with the Artemis to back it up Alternate B by Abele was kind of in the same boat. I considered putting one forward of my own with 4 LRM-5s, two tons of ammo, along with an Anti-Missile System and its own one ton of ammo. In the end drakensis’ C with its 5 LRM-5s was my choice however although it makes me wonder if you can swap out that Flamer for a half ton of LRM ammo. 3 for drak who is on a roll!

Alternate Configuration F – I also wanted a recon master equipped with all kinds of electronic goodness able to not only scout but fight too when necessary. Only two configurations really answered the call here with marauder648’s D coming up just a bit short. I think it is too similar to the new Alt C and what could be my favorite variant of the whole contest. Drakensis B adds a Jump Jet and a Double Heat Sink as well as carries a ECM Suite and TAG for a highly mobile surveillance asset. Then four ER Medium Lasers give it respectable mid-range bite. Nice job drak, number 4!!!!
 
Alternate Configuration G – Lastly this is a proposal from me to you guys that I would love to hear your thoughts on. Based on the original Alternate D it features a LB-2X (one ton of ammo) tied to a Targeting Computer and an additional Jump Jet. Pretty weak yes but with unmatched range and accuracy this could be an effective harasser (as I mentioned locking an opponent into Zell in a large Trial could be advantageous) and crippler of vehicles especially airborne ones. What do you think?

So that is it, I’d like to give Abele special credit (+1) for at least attempting fluff for the Mist Lynx which would retroactively apply to drakensis (+1) for the Fire Moth. Based on configurations here though the score is drakensis 4, Abele 1, and marauder 1. Please also don’t credit me with that Dasher configuration either it would be more appropriate to give it to Bosefius. Congrats to all. Again feedback is desired, please let me know what you think. The next contest will be going up momentarily. So you soon!!

Keeping the tally.

Drak 8
Abele 4
Marauder 2
Bosefius 2
Canon 2