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The Toro Battlemech
« on: June 23, 2010, 05:08:19 PM »
Hello out there. Does anyone think with the fall of the League the Taurian Concordant will bring this mech or an upgraded version back ??     :-\
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2010, 07:27:33 PM »
I can guarantee you that in BTSD the Concordat will be deploying the Toro after the fall of the Star League.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2010, 09:16:51 PM »
Sadly in canon it was left to the wayside. I actually rather enjoy the Toro and thought it was a lovely little intro 'Mech.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2010, 09:39:57 PM »
I just find it amazing that in a case when Taurian stubbornness would actually benefit them- the Toro is a much better light mech then the Locust, Wasp or Stinger, that is when the people of the Concordat give up their stubborn streak.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2010, 09:59:55 PM »
I look forward to that story.  ;)
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2010, 12:52:04 AM »
 In cannon I think the reason they didn't bring it back was really simple when they first made up the TC the toro design wasn't even thought of in terms of mechs. Now with TRO's posting designs from the past the ppl had to make up a reason why the design was never put back into production which well fine for keeping the timeline straight and all, but I'm glad the Toro in SD will be making a come back.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2010, 03:35:07 PM »
I also like the PX-4R if only because it has an AC/10.  8)
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2010, 03:06:46 AM »
That is good. I am glad that design will be coming back.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2010, 07:53:21 AM »
Quote from: LordGrayson on June 24, 2010, 12:52:04 AM
In cannon I think the reason they didn't bring it back was really simple when they first made up the TC the toro design wasn't even thought of in terms of mechs. Now with TRO's posting designs from the past the ppl had to make up a reason why the design was never put back into production which well fine for keeping the timeline straight and all, but I'm glad the Toro in SD will be making a come back.

But they could have said the design re-entered production after the fall of the SL and the factory was destroyed during the SW period - like the Paulina Weaponry factory on New Vandenberg.  That would explain why it was not in any previous TROs/books.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2010, 08:01:38 AM »
They are not as smart as you are.   LOL    ::)   :P :)
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2010, 12:40:22 PM »
I agree Irose a whole lot but they I guess either didn't think about it or just said bah and keep it simple. Toro is 10x better then the commando they seemed to have gotten in trade but I never liked that mech much in TC armys seemed to go against what the TC's independent mind set as if they would settle for a outsiders mech and not one of there own.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2010, 05:44:48 PM »
Quote from: LordGrayson on June 25, 2010, 12:40:22 PM
I agree Irose a whole lot but they I guess either didn't think about it or just said bah and keep it simple. Toro is 10x better then the commando they seemed to have gotten in trade but I never liked that mech much in TC armys seemed to go against what the TC's independent mind set as if they would settle for a outsiders mech and not one of there own.

I actually like the commando, especially paired with the Toro- they can cover each other's deficits.  I don't think the TC would have a problem using an outsiders mech - if it was well designed and met their needs. 
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2010, 03:34:39 PM »
Quote from: lrose on June 25, 2010, 05:44:48 PM
I actually like the commando, especially paired with the Toro- they can cover each other's deficits.  I don't think the TC would have a problem using an outsiders mech - if it was well designed and met their needs. 

Exactly what I thought.
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2010, 09:29:07 PM »
I'd agree but u could just change up the toro's weapons to a large laser and twin SRM's 4's with more armor or 6's and have  a partner mech that uses almost all the same parts and is a nation pride unit as well. Tho I do wonder what other home TC mechs will appear as the right up says the toro was starting to get replaced by more advanced ones and with only one mech its really hard to say what type of build the tc would of went for back in its early days
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Re: The Toro Battlemech
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2010, 03:17:39 PM »
Quote from: LordGrayson on June 27, 2010, 09:29:07 PM
I'd agree but u could just change up the toro's weapons to a large laser and twin SRM's 4's with more armor or 6's and have  a partner mech that uses almost all the same parts and is a nation pride unit as well.

Nice idea.
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"In turn they tested each Clan namesake
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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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