There might be a lot (fictional) misery and hate in the Battletech universe. But you can always count on someone cheering it on :-) Merry Christmas you peripherian and long live the Protectorate
I warned Santa stealing the Capellan Assault Mech and heavier Heavy Mech factories was a bad idea but he just wouldn't listen. Seriously I think the lore writers of early Battletech outright hated the Capellans. I'm half surprised the Clan return routes didn't include the entire Capellan Confederation. I remember when I set out to either create a custom Mech or Mech variant that was Heavy class, had jump jets, and an all energy weapon loadout making one for the Capellans was the biggest pain because everyone else I could easily create a variant of an existing design, or something in the 70 or 75 ton range but the Capellans I thought had to stick to 65 tons or 60. I had forgotten about the Cataphract though I did eventually create an all energy weapon non-lostech jump jet equipped Cataphract variant.
the lore writers definitely had a thing for having the capellans be the designated punching bag, even though for a wargame you usually want to design all factions to have an excuse to be playable and at war with all the others. But i guess the writers really wanted to make it known their hatred and stereotyping of asian cultures, and somehow thought that "make the underdog lose even more to increasingly powerful and perfect protagonists" was a compelling narrative
Thanks for tuning in dude. Capellans don't struggle from that now, went through the 'mech list the other day. So many good 'mechs are Capellan in design it is ridiculous. Including alot that people thought were from other houses! I struggle with the Cataphract though, I just get a mental block like being presented with a bushwacker
Thanks for listening! I blame the 80's for alot of the bad but also alot of the good writing. The Capellans are on the rise now, being one of the few intact powers after the invasion, dark age and now IlClan. Looking forward to seeing how my panto villians take over the Sphere! For the Chancellor!
@@battletopia I stripped the Autocannon then added four Jump Jets, a Large Laser (Combining the main weapons of the 1X and 2X) add a third forward Medium Laser and three more Heat Sinks. Sure alpha striking the forward weapons builds a ton of heat and it runs a little hot if you run, or jump while firing both main guns but when not jumping its heat Neutral if you fire all the forward Lasers and run so you can manage the heat by not firing everything, and firing a smaller salvo if jumping. Or you can fire the PPC and the Mediums and only generate two extra heat when running. Or if wanting to fire in both directions you can fire all the Mediums, run, and jump for two heat.
“I know just what to do, as he laughed ‘til he puked. I’ll make a quick dirty bomb case and a nuke!” He chuckled and clucked, “This needs my full attention!” It’ll solve all our problems, to hell with the Ares Conventions!” Oh be still my beating Taurian heart, this Capellan speaks our language! (Now get off my lawn!) :D
@@battletopia Payback sucks when your ancestors took advantage of the First Lord going insane and throwing out the Ares conventions then a few centuries later the descendants of your victims come calling.
@@battletopia Funny thing... When I'm not playing Taurians, I go full FedSuns. I always think it's a bit ironic, since the Taurians hate Davion with passion... Although reading the history, I understand some of that dislike.
I do not like this! Not one little bit! Not one Cataphract I shall throw a big fit! Of Ravens, there is no mention! Fix it real Quick, Or I'll send all my Mechs in! P.S. Have a Merry Christsmas!!!
Capellans and Fedsuns dying? *happy Taurian noises*
There might be a lot (fictional) misery and hate in the Battletech universe. But you can always count on someone cheering it on :-) Merry Christmas you peripherian and long live the Protectorate
That was so splendid! Thank you!
Thank you for listening, glad you enjoyed it. Have a great xmas and new year!
I warned Santa stealing the Capellan Assault Mech and heavier Heavy Mech factories was a bad idea but he just wouldn't listen. Seriously I think the lore writers of early Battletech outright hated the Capellans. I'm half surprised the Clan return routes didn't include the entire Capellan Confederation. I remember when I set out to either create a custom Mech or Mech variant that was Heavy class, had jump jets, and an all energy weapon loadout making one for the Capellans was the biggest pain because everyone else I could easily create a variant of an existing design, or something in the 70 or 75 ton range but the Capellans I thought had to stick to 65 tons or 60. I had forgotten about the Cataphract though I did eventually create an all energy weapon non-lostech jump jet equipped Cataphract variant.
the lore writers definitely had a thing for having the capellans be the designated punching bag, even though for a wargame you usually want to design all factions to have an excuse to be playable and at war with all the others. But i guess the writers really wanted to make it known their hatred and stereotyping of asian cultures, and somehow thought that "make the underdog lose even more to increasingly powerful and perfect protagonists" was a compelling narrative
Thanks for tuning in dude. Capellans don't struggle from that now, went through the 'mech list the other day. So many good 'mechs are Capellan in design it is ridiculous. Including alot that people thought were from other houses! I struggle with the Cataphract though, I just get a mental block like being presented with a bushwacker
Thanks for listening! I blame the 80's for alot of the bad but also alot of the good writing. The Capellans are on the rise now, being one of the few intact powers after the invasion, dark age and now IlClan. Looking forward to seeing how my panto villians take over the Sphere! For the Chancellor!
@@battletopia I stripped the Autocannon then added four Jump Jets, a Large Laser (Combining the main weapons of the 1X and 2X) add a third forward Medium Laser and three more Heat Sinks. Sure alpha striking the forward weapons builds a ton of heat and it runs a little hot if you run, or jump while firing both main guns but when not jumping its heat Neutral if you fire all the forward Lasers and run so you can manage the heat by not firing everything, and firing a smaller salvo if jumping. Or you can fire the PPC and the Mediums and only generate two extra heat when running. Or if wanting to fire in both directions you can fire all the Mediums, run, and jump for two heat.
“I know just what to do, as he laughed ‘til he puked.
I’ll make a quick dirty bomb case and a nuke!”
He chuckled and clucked, “This needs my full attention!”
It’ll solve all our problems, to hell with the Ares Conventions!”
Oh be still my beating Taurian heart, this Capellan speaks our language! (Now get off my lawn!) :D
Yep, you guys are head strapping nuke weikding manics too aren't you. Damn the niceties of war and win anyway possible. Respect!
@@battletopia Payback sucks when your ancestors took advantage of the First Lord going insane and throwing out the Ares conventions then a few centuries later the descendants of your victims come calling.
@@battletopia Funny thing... When I'm not playing Taurians, I go full FedSuns. I always think it's a bit ironic, since the Taurians hate Davion with passion... Although reading the history, I understand some of that dislike.
@@brockpaine that's a nice dilemma to have. Should play off against yourself sometime when the new AI comes out. See who is the strongest
@@roguerifter9724 knock knock. Hello have you heard the word. The word is revenge *dramatic music!*🎶
God, guns, and Battletech. New Christmas tradition was made just now.
I'd like to do another next year, we need some more stories written because I suck at it! Merry Christmas dude and thanks for tuning in
That was awesome 😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 happy holidays 😊
Thanks for listening and happy holidays back at you!
Beautifully read!
Thanks dude, you too!
Genius
Thanks for watching. I leach of those with literary talent :-)
that was a lot of fun :D
Thanks dude and merry Christmas!
Nice job!
For the Chancello..... wait a minute! Stay where you citizen. The re-education squad will be with you shortly..to wish you a merry christmas!
@@battletopia Merry Christmas
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Thanks for tuning in citizen!
House Davion rules.
Thanks for tuning in! Everyone is a winner in battletech merry Xmas and have a great new year
I do not like this!
Not one little bit!
Not one Cataphract
I shall throw a big fit!
Of Ravens,
there is no mention!
Fix it real Quick,
Or I'll send all my Mechs in!
P.S. Have a Merry Christsmas!!!
Love it! Thanks for the rhymn.. ⭐⭐