03-25-2017, 06:32 PM
(03-25-2017, 11:41 AM)SCN-3_NULL Wrote:(03-23-2017, 09:25 PM)Lost Rinoah Wrote: Well they are an ODSM (Orbital drop shock mech of course) design that can ball up into a much smaller space for storage. So to be honest they are rather efficient depending on the military doctrine using them. specifically since those would fall under >Powered armor due to their capability of direct infantry support and/or replacement in hazardous fields of combat while remaining relatively cheaper by far than they could be both material wise and currency-per-production-wise. Notable easily by how they have been relatively mass produced, it's easy to see. So over all I'd say it's actually a pretty damn good picture.Honestly those mech arent design for far drop let alone orbital drop, those legs could sustain short dash and jumps but anywhere more it would just break rendering it disdabled until a recovery vehicle can pull it back into a depo. They're design is more for infantry support as their armaments, cluster munitions(missile/rocket), a large caliber galting gun(12.7/20mm) and a short barrel huge bore rifled gun(to better splat/spread HESH rounds and any structure/light armor).
No I am NOT trying to speak for surge. This is my personal thoughts. I'm just interested in mechs too.
Supposingly it replaced tanks in the infantry support role, however are more vulnerable in a main battle tank engagement but fare batter than tanks if air units were present like gunships.
Though I liked your analysis, thought it isnt classed in between mech and powerarmors as the pilot compartment is more spacious to fit either a 6-7ft tall mechanian or a man in powerarmor(though fallout 4's powerarmor wouldnt fit unfortunatly). Their smaller size is for easier logistics like tanks today that I can agree
Power armor refers to the ability to carry vehicle mounted (or simply beyond infantry compliment) weapons into areas where treaded and/or wheeled vehicles normally aren't able to reach. IE anti-armor and large scale anti infantry. Without having to destroy entire sections of terrain to do so. Via using powered servos of any kind to allow a single soldier to carry such a compliment. As the idea behind power armor replacing infantry is flawed at best due to the mass reduction in individual maneuverability. If you look up the original idea behind power armor you'd see how much it's been shifted by mass media. As technically even light mechs in battletech would fall under power armor by the real life design ideal. Due to their capability to still traverse through areas where traded and wheeled vehicles cannot and carry a large compliment of weapons compared to infantry.
Also, You NEVER drop vehicles on their own. So the idea behind a orbital drop mech would be that it fits into vehicle drop pods [Check]. Only requires a single pilot[check] Could be fitted with inertial dampening (really big springs) [check] Which is what I was referring to. IE the possibility would be there even if you don't use it.
Though it is your chosen military, and if that isn't within your military philosophy that is perfectly alright. Although I feel it worthwhile to note that, even if accidental. You kept this capability open for future adaptation by yourself.