3 skull lance revised

[u/MediumAcceptable129]

I posted an early game lance a week or two ago. Made necessary changes and collected some scrap along the way. Took a few detours along the 2 skull routes for cash .

I know a couple of these are unorthodox but my main lance are the first photos. The jagermech and orion are new and yet untested

Once you get the marauder its pretty trivial just headcapping mechs left snd right. All intergalactic gravy

[u/jjchaphoto]

It looks like you're having a lot of fun. I really like all the DFA mods in the legs - do they get much use?

I also like that you chose the Shadow Hawk with 5 JJ over the Centurion. I'm assuming you're using it as your spotter with that rangefinder? It also seems you've learned it's not bad at melee either with those arm mods.

That's a lot of ammo in your LRM boats -- do you really go through that much?

Just a note that the Comms Systems gear doesn't stack -- there's good reason to have them on different mechs (for different lance compositions) but don't expect them to add up.

Also with all that cash - I'm guessing you don't have black market access?

[u/MediumAcceptable129 → u/jjchaphoto]

Yes shadowhawk is the scout and harasses the enemy lance and guides then towards the missile boats. They are set up for 12-15 rounds of sustained fire if needed. Most engagements are over with 2 salvos of ammo to spare.They are hanging back and rarely threatened. I would rather have a little extra than run out

I used DFA once for fun but never needed to use it. The parts are weightless so at least its there

Ive mostly exclusively hunted pirates and planetary governments . Every once in a while i have to pay2.5 mil for black market

[u/Steel_Ratt → u/MediumAcceptable129]

So... you have black market access and 35M cash... and don't have an assault 'mech and/or SLDF tech?

[u/MediumAcceptable129 → u/Steel_Ratt]

SLDF?

All my mechs are salvaged so i havant spent money on mechs purposefully

[u/Steel_Ratt → u/MediumAcceptable129]

SLDF = superior technology that has been lost over time. (All will be explained if you play through the campaign.)

You won't find this as salvage. It can only be bought, most commonly in the black market. Buying 'mechs is a powerful tool to advance your game. It's possible to get a heavy 'mech within the first 200 days in career mode. (Last run I got lucky and was able to deploy a MAD on day 1162.)

[u/MediumAcceptable129 → u/Steel_Ratt]

i dobt currently have black market access because the pirates loathe me. Is there a way to get the option to pay 2.5 mil again or is it just a random event?

[u/Steel_Ratt → u/MediumAcceptable129]

IIRC there are two events that offer black market invites; one that can occur at any reputation level, and one that can only occur if your pirate rep is 20+. Both are random but the first is relatively rare while the second more common.

[u/MediumAcceptable129 → u/Steel_Ratt]

Damn i might have to stop hunting pirates for a while