Funny story about the A4 variant. It was made canon on the spot in a tournament. It can also fire nukes. It is a nuke throwing trash can that walks. Let that sink in for you.
@@kevinmulkey9774 You can carry two Alamo's if the ASF is a 100 tonner, like say... a Kirghiz. Much more spicy than two half kilo-t Arrow IV's. And I get that the yields are for gameplay balance, with the really big yields reserved for lore factions, but it still feels so baffling to see such low yields and severe inefficiencies.
Urbanmech is actually one of the few where the design isn't aesthetic. Same with the Atlas. It's built like a trashcan to have that 360 degree torso rotation, which is extremely useful in an urban environment. Also as others have said, he's made an updated version of this video if you want to watch it. Also AC/10 is ridiculous for a 30 ton mech.
Also built that way so no matter what angle you are being attacked from the armor is still thick as hell, because a solid third of this bastard's weight is armor
@@Jonnyg325 There's actually a variant with 12 tons of hardened armor... sadly Sarna seems to imply it's slower than even the base version's 2/3/2. And while I'm way more tolerant of of sacrificing speed than most, there is a limit.
The Urbie both sucks as a general mech but is absolutely terrifying when in its element. Ignore the trash can at your peril, especially when it's working in concert with other mechs designed for close-quarters combat.
I love the Urby because despite what some people think, its not a “its so bad so its funny haha” it’s glorious because with its loadout and how the tabletop game is balanced, there is always a chance for the Urby to punch up and kill something way above its tonnage. It’s david vs goliath if it was a mech, the lil mech that could.
two notes; 1 there's a much better longer version of this video because tex remade it later as this one was produced well before the series hit its stride, 2 the UM-AIV variant is notable because the arrow IV missile artillery platform is capable of delivering tactical nuclear munitions.
Well, it's called the trash can not the trash can't right? No joke i went out of my way to find the models for these for tabletop specifically cuz they make such a nasty Op-fors for a campaign. and you can always argue the defense forces got em in a bargain bin deal from somewhere. As a side note he has made an updated version of this video for this mech which goes a lot more into depth but that is for a later day
This trash can ended up actually being one of my all time fav mech designs. I think it showcases a certain strength of Battletech designs, which is their willingness to heavily vary a mech's silhouette to represent their role and design to create something that feels very unique and fun while conventionally ugly and goofy looking. I think other mecha franchises fall into the trap of needing everything to look shiny and have sharp edges everywhere, leading to rosters that look very samey in comparison.
In the mod I play (BTA Universe) for the Battletech turn based computer game, there's an even meme-ier version of the Urbanmech. They've almost quadrupled its engine output and therefore speed, and replaced the weapon with a COIL - a weapon that does more damage and produces more heat the faster the 'mech is moving. But they didn't make it capable of sinking any more heat. So basically this thing will surprise the hell out of you by running halfway across the map and then killing one of your 'mechs, and then melting. It's a pretty rare variant, so it's surprising every time. But it has taught me to carefully check every Urbanmech I encounter.
Urbies are super deadly, especially the 60L at close range, its so tiny while being able to deliver a knockout blow that can 1 shot assault mechs if it hits the cockpit or just take off a torso piece if shot in the back because mechs usually arent as armored in the rear
For reference to the UrbanMech's standard configuration and the armament thereof: 10 points of damage is arguably the gold standard of Battletech combat. It's not enough to bullseye a standard cockpit, but it's enough to put a solid chunk of damage on anything. Whether two medium lasers, an AC/10, a PPC, or (for the Clans) an ER Large Laser or Large Pulse Laser. Ten damage is always a good use of tonnage. Especially if you have more than one unit putting out ten or more damage. Because 20 or more damage forces your target to make a Piloting Skill Roll, the potential failure of which will cause them to fall over. This damages armor, possibly internal structure, and can damage the pilot. This is why the most iconic machines almost always have a 10+ damage gun. The Awesome, Timber Wolf, Mad Dog, Marauder, Warhammer, Warhawk, Dire Wolf, Banshee... Ten damage is never something to scoff at.
The urbanmech is one of those mechs that you might think you can ignore -right up until one walks up on you and cores your reactor with a single brutal back shot using an AC/20. It’s incredibly tough for its weight class and cost. It can also punch well above its weight class in the right conditions.
An AC/10 is a respectable amount of damage. Now imagine 4 of these little guys going up against one guy and now you got 4 guns that can just blow you up in a few turns.
Also the Urbie is so slow because the OG tabletop rules were BRUTAL when it came to paved terrain. The Urbie goes as fast as possible without requiring piloting skill checks and seatbelt checks due to asphalt being so slick in comparison to other types of terrain. And since fall damage is not only brutal but can kill the pilot, the design is remarkably well thought-out. The damage for falling over on level terrain is tonnage/10 * (levels fallen +1) rounded up. So a 65 ton mech that falls takes 7 points of damage. Crashing into buildings and skidding can cause this damage to be worse.
For context: in MW5 Mercs, My target priority in an assault mech is: Other assaults, then check for Urbies, then Heavies, then other mechs/threats. The Urbie is that dangerous in its niche. The average Urbie will, if given the chance, do more damage to me than other mechs on par with mine, and god the little trashcans are shockingly durable for a light mech. But really, any mech that runs a primary weapon that can typically serve as a centrepiece on heavy and assault mechs or, god forbid, the AC20 variant, immediately demands your attention, and considering mechs typically run around 60-70% of the armor on the front part of the mech, if an Urbie gets behind you unnoticed then you’re probably about to either lose something, if not get taken out entirely. Unlike the Charger, which personifies all the negatives of the Urbie, the Urbanmech is a mech that shows memes can be quite effective, while still being memes. Not to mention the insanity of being able to trade 2-3 1.4 million trashcans for one 10-15 million assault pretty reliably. The Return on investment with a squad of urbies can be nuts. (By contrast, you’ll probably facepalm so hard when you get to the Charger. What a miserably unfortunately designed mech.)
Having played MW5 Mercs, I can say with confidence that you will go from "oh it's just an Urbie" to "OH CRAP ITS AN URBIE" in VERY short order. Especially when it whiffs a few huge shells from that AC/20 past your cockpit. Damned trashcans are as dense as tungsten too. All that armor is on this tiny little mech, which means it's weirdly resilient. Not exactly made of paper. I salute all the NPC PDF soldiers driving these, and go out of my way to try and keep them alive till the end of my missions when I know they're there. Those people are doing the job with what they can afford, and don't deserve to be mocked as fodder.
One of the wonkiest things about Battlemech design is ammo. When you calculate the volume of ammo these things carry it is typically greater than the volume of the mech they somehow are crammed into a small section of.
I remember seeing a video/stream where Tex was playing Mech Warrior Online as an Urban mech. Yes he did core a heavy/assault mech at point blank... it just took him a while to trot his way there.
Can pack, and often does, incredibly heavy payloads. Not much ammo, but it isn't expected to engage/survive the enemy for very long. Imagine getting kneecapped by a midget wielding a sledgehammer in a darkly-lit hallway that only fits one person at a time, and that's an Urbanmech.
For context on how slow 32 KPH is for a LIGHT MECH. The only mech that matches the speed is the Annihilator, which is an Assault Mech armed with enough dakka to delete most anything in front of it and the armor to make up for being so ponderously slow. Of course, in a city this thing is a TERROR, with an Autocannon 10 it means that any cockpit shots will DEMAND a roll to see if the pilot managed to avoid becoming hamburger staining the seat and internal components so even Assaults have to tread carefully in a city.
The urby has a tendency to one of two things. Die very quickly or do something that shouldn’t be possible for its weight. Usually the former. It’s in all of those memes because the majority of the community loves the little guy because just about everyone has what I call “The Urbanmech story” where it murders something when it shouldn’t have, but at the same time everyone knows it’s fundamentally a terrible unit. As he says its only use is to have a bunch of them swarm a target when there’s lots of cover. Cities, hilly terrain, large dense forests.
So for reference the AC/10 is a 12 ton cannon and yeah it seriously hurts. Quoting Sarna here, "The UrbanMech packs a powerful punch for its size. The standard version carries an Imperator-B AC/10 in its right arm and a Harmon Light small laser in the left arm for suppressing infantry as well as a backup weapon. With these two weapons the UrbanMech can constantly harass, or if piloted by an experienced enough MechWarrior, down 'Mechs up to twice its own size. A single ton of ammo for the autocannon, located in the right torso, leaves little endurance for a prolonged fight, though it fits in perfectly with the hit-and-run nature of the 'Mech; one way or another most observers agree the UrbanMech is good for about two minutes of combat." That's why that niche is so small. It's only good at short city ambushes where it can have the time to waddle back to base for resupply constantly. Also, it has that issue if it tries to fight any other city fighter or really heavy line mech in a straight up fight it's in serious trouble. All in all it's a pretty horrible mech even in universe but really every mech, even if bad has at least 1 thing it's good at even if that thing is unintended.
Conventional assets like tanks, VTOL's, and infantry are also good to consider if you're building an army on a budget, but if you specifically want a mech for urban defense that will be cheap and reliable to acquire, maintain, repair, upgrade, and even replace, you go with the Urbanmech. Mind you, if you want a light mech for conventional light mech roles, DO NOT use the urbanmech. By light mech (20 ton to 35 ton range) standards, 97kph is usually considered on the slow end. As for its base firepower, they're low tech options that make up a sizable portion of the mech's total mass, with the AC10 weighing 12 tons, a ton of AC10 ammo (10 shots), and finally a half ton small laser. There better options for the weight even in introtech, but this is simple, cheap, and adequate for being an unwelcome surprise even to assaults. On armor, 6 tons of standard is very good on an introtech 30 tonner, but given the low speed, it's going to be hit a lot more. The AC20 variant bumps you down to four tons to fit the cannon, which it can only carry 5 shots for. LBX autocannons can fire either the standard normal ammo of normal autocannon in the same class size, or they can fire a spread of pellets. Pulse Lasers: heavier than standard lasers in exchange for a substantial boost in hit probability. Also, SPLs are fantastic against infantry. MRM: Medium Range Missile. Comes in 10, 20, 30, and 40 tube sizes. The name of the game here compared to other missile pods is volume of fire. Guidance systems were sacrificed to cram more rounds into the launchers and ammo bins. Each hit is 1 point of damage. RAC: interestingly enough, the RAC was developed after the clan invasion by the Inner Sphere, with the clans taking a while to catch up. You can fire up to 6 times a turn, with heat building accordingly.. Also, firing multiple rounds per turn risks a jam, with the odds of jamming increasing based on how many rounds you fire in a turn. Arrow IV: heavy artillery missile. Comes with a wide variety of ammo types (as do many ammo dependent systems), but the most dramatic variant is the Davy Crockett tip, which weighs 5 times a much as normal ammo for game balance. But the best weapon in the Urbanmech arsenal is being underestimated. Other mobile turret type designs tend to draw more attention.
Semi-related, there is a kickass power metal song about an urbanmech and its pilot you can listen to here on RUclips. It's called "Coffin of Steel" on the channel "The Lonely Mechwarrior." The guy's got a whole Battletech/Mechwarrior album on his channel.
An AC/10 probably won't kill anything with a single shot, but Urbanmechs rarely fight alone. You're not going to be ambushed by one Urbanmech, you're going to be Ambushed by a LANCE of urbanmechs. That's FOUR AC/10's all firing on you at once, possibly from multiple different directions so no matter which way you face you're going to get shot in the back.
2:20 "How slow?" The Locust, a 20 ton Light Mech, has a maximum speed of 129km/h. The Jenner, a 35 ton Light Mech, clocks an impressive 118km/h. Most Light Mechs can reach speeds in excess of 90km/h. The 85 tons Battlemaster Assault mech peaks at 64km/h, while the 100 ton KGC-000 King Crab and AS7-D Atlas can both go at 54km/h. The UrbanMech is a light 30 ton Mech, with a maximum speed of 32km/h. All the armor and firepower of a Light Mech, married with the speed of an Assault Mech. Worst of both worlds!
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It's amazing how fast the trash talking stops when you're flanked on three sides by a pack of autocannons.
The guy who prefers an angry trash can with an AC20 is terrifying
Funny story about the A4 variant.
It was made canon on the spot in a tournament.
It can also fire nukes.
It is a nuke throwing trash can that walks.
Let that sink in for you.
Only down side is you get only one nuke. But how often do you need more than one nuke?
@@kevinmulkey9774 Well, if you're one of the Great Houses during the First Succession War... surprisingly often.
@@kevinmulkey9774 It's actually two nukes. You get 1 nuke per ton (as opposed to 5 normal rounds per ton), and the UM-AIV carries two tons of ammo.
@@bthsr7113 yeah I was thinking about the Alamo. Can only mount one per areo or conventional fighter.
Now I wanna try it on a mechbuster lol.
@@kevinmulkey9774 You can carry two Alamo's if the ASF is a 100 tonner, like say... a Kirghiz.
Much more spicy than two half kilo-t Arrow IV's. And I get that the yields are for gameplay balance, with the really big yields reserved for lore factions, but it still feels so baffling to see such low yields and severe inefficiencies.
Urbanmech is actually one of the few where the design isn't aesthetic. Same with the Atlas. It's built like a trashcan to have that 360 degree torso rotation, which is extremely useful in an urban environment.
Also as others have said, he's made an updated version of this video if you want to watch it.
Also AC/10 is ridiculous for a 30 ton mech.
Also built that way so no matter what angle you are being attacked from the armor is still thick as hell, because a solid third of this bastard's weight is armor
@@Jonnyg325 There's actually a variant with 12 tons of hardened armor... sadly Sarna seems to imply it's slower than even the base version's 2/3/2. And while I'm way more tolerant of of sacrificing speed than most, there is a limit.
he did a serious redo of the urby if you want a actual in depth detail and history.
Roger that. As we go down the line we'll inevitably get to it.
I was gonna say this.
Hitting all of them in order is fair.
The Urbie both sucks as a general mech but is absolutely terrifying when in its element. Ignore the trash can at your peril, especially when it's working in concert with other mechs designed for close-quarters combat.
I love the Urby because despite what some people think, its not a “its so bad so its funny haha” it’s glorious because with its loadout and how the tabletop game is balanced, there is always a chance for the Urby to punch up and kill something way above its tonnage. It’s david vs goliath if it was a mech, the lil mech that could.
two notes; 1 there's a much better longer version of this video because tex remade it later as this one was produced well before the series hit its stride, 2 the UM-AIV variant is notable because the arrow IV missile artillery platform is capable of delivering tactical nuclear munitions.
Please promise when you get to the charger, you stay for the end credits. Pure art.
I love the urbi strap a rotary AC 5 on it and well you won't have much room for ammo but it's fun while it lasts
Well, it's called the trash can not the trash can't right?
No joke i went out of my way to find the models for these for tabletop specifically cuz they make such a nasty Op-fors for a campaign. and you can always argue the defense forces got em in a bargain bin deal from somewhere.
As a side note he has made an updated version of this video for this mech which goes a lot more into depth but that is for a later day
This trash can ended up actually being one of my all time fav mech designs. I think it showcases a certain strength of Battletech designs, which is their willingness to heavily vary a mech's silhouette to represent their role and design to create something that feels very unique and fun while conventionally ugly and goofy looking.
I think other mecha franchises fall into the trap of needing everything to look shiny and have sharp edges everywhere, leading to rosters that look very samey in comparison.
Good point actually. I couldn't pinpoint why these mechs were distinct from other mecha shows I've seen, but that makes a whole lot of sense.
YES!
The TrashCAN!
Because there's nothing it Can't do!
In the mod I play (BTA Universe) for the Battletech turn based computer game, there's an even meme-ier version of the Urbanmech. They've almost quadrupled its engine output and therefore speed, and replaced the weapon with a COIL - a weapon that does more damage and produces more heat the faster the 'mech is moving. But they didn't make it capable of sinking any more heat. So basically this thing will surprise the hell out of you by running halfway across the map and then killing one of your 'mechs, and then melting. It's a pretty rare variant, so it's surprising every time. But it has taught me to carefully check every Urbanmech I encounter.
They don't look like much. But give them a few vehicles and some jump infantry or power armor. And it's party the enemy will never forget win or lose.
Urbies are super deadly, especially the 60L at close range, its so tiny while being able to deliver a knockout blow that can 1 shot assault mechs if it hits the cockpit or just take off a torso piece if shot in the back because mechs usually arent as armored in the rear
For reference to the UrbanMech's standard configuration and the armament thereof: 10 points of damage is arguably the gold standard of Battletech combat. It's not enough to bullseye a standard cockpit, but it's enough to put a solid chunk of damage on anything. Whether two medium lasers, an AC/10, a PPC, or (for the Clans) an ER Large Laser or Large Pulse Laser. Ten damage is always a good use of tonnage. Especially if you have more than one unit putting out ten or more damage. Because 20 or more damage forces your target to make a Piloting Skill Roll, the potential failure of which will cause them to fall over. This damages armor, possibly internal structure, and can damage the pilot. This is why the most iconic machines almost always have a 10+ damage gun. The Awesome, Timber Wolf, Mad Dog, Marauder, Warhammer, Warhawk, Dire Wolf, Banshee... Ten damage is never something to scoff at.
6:48 - I find it best to think of the Urban Mech as, basically, a slightly mobile defense turret.
The urbanmech is one of those mechs that you might think you can ignore -right up until one walks up on you and cores your reactor with a single brutal back shot using an AC/20.
It’s incredibly tough for its weight class and cost. It can also punch well above its weight class in the right conditions.
11:12 yeah, that's pretty much what it is. WW2 bunker on legs that can also briefly fly.
An AC/10 is a respectable amount of damage. Now imagine 4 of these little guys going up against one guy and now you got 4 guns that can just blow you up in a few turns.
Now imagine these four mechs being painted as various pop cans.
Also the Urbie is so slow because the OG tabletop rules were BRUTAL when it came to paved terrain. The Urbie goes as fast as possible without requiring piloting skill checks and seatbelt checks due to asphalt being so slick in comparison to other types of terrain. And since fall damage is not only brutal but can kill the pilot, the design is remarkably well thought-out. The damage for falling over on level terrain is tonnage/10 * (levels fallen +1) rounded up. So a 65 ton mech that falls takes 7 points of damage. Crashing into buildings and skidding can cause this damage to be worse.
For context: in MW5 Mercs, My target priority in an assault mech is: Other assaults, then check for Urbies, then Heavies, then other mechs/threats. The Urbie is that dangerous in its niche. The average Urbie will, if given the chance, do more damage to me than other mechs on par with mine, and god the little trashcans are shockingly durable for a light mech.
But really, any mech that runs a primary weapon that can typically serve as a centrepiece on heavy and assault mechs or, god forbid, the AC20 variant, immediately demands your attention, and considering mechs typically run around 60-70% of the armor on the front part of the mech, if an Urbie gets behind you unnoticed then you’re probably about to either lose something, if not get taken out entirely.
Unlike the Charger, which personifies all the negatives of the Urbie, the Urbanmech is a mech that shows memes can be quite effective, while still being memes. Not to mention the insanity of being able to trade 2-3 1.4 million trashcans for one 10-15 million assault pretty reliably. The Return on investment with a squad of urbies can be nuts. (By contrast, you’ll probably facepalm so hard when you get to the Charger. What a miserably unfortunately designed mech.)
Oh, you watched the older, shorter one. There's a longer version that gives the Urbanmech it's proper due.
Yep. Been watching the series in chronological order, so it looks like we'll revisit the Urbie someday.
Having played MW5 Mercs, I can say with confidence that you will go from "oh it's just an Urbie" to "OH CRAP ITS AN URBIE" in VERY short order. Especially when it whiffs a few huge shells from that AC/20 past your cockpit.
Damned trashcans are as dense as tungsten too. All that armor is on this tiny little mech, which means it's weirdly resilient. Not exactly made of paper.
I salute all the NPC PDF soldiers driving these, and go out of my way to try and keep them alive till the end of my missions when I know they're there. Those people are doing the job with what they can afford, and don't deserve to be mocked as fodder.
Ohh boy. Just wait till you see Tex's Redux of this episode.
One of the wonkiest things about Battlemech design is ammo. When you calculate the volume of ammo these things carry it is typically greater than the volume of the mech they somehow are crammed into a small section of.
I remember seeing a video/stream where Tex was playing Mech Warrior Online as an Urban mech. Yes he did core a heavy/assault mech at point blank... it just took him a while to trot his way there.
The models are practical in many of the video games, particularly MWO. Also a handful of people play miniatures with model based LOS rules.
Can pack, and often does, incredibly heavy payloads.
Not much ammo, but it isn't expected to engage/survive the enemy for very long.
Imagine getting kneecapped by a midget wielding a sledgehammer in a darkly-lit hallway that only fits one person at a time, and that's an Urbanmech.
Lmao The midget in the hallway scenario sounds both hilarious and horrifying at the same time.
@TheLegitWeebs And that's why they're beloved by Battletech players.
Even the Clans couldn't resist the memes. They have their own variant.
For context on how slow 32 KPH is for a LIGHT MECH.
The only mech that matches the speed is the Annihilator, which is an Assault Mech armed with enough dakka to delete most anything in front of it and the armor to make up for being so ponderously slow.
Of course, in a city this thing is a TERROR, with an Autocannon 10 it means that any cockpit shots will DEMAND a roll to see if the pilot managed to avoid becoming hamburger staining the seat and internal components so even Assaults have to tread carefully in a city.
There are other units that go that slow. Not many, but there are others.
The urby has a tendency to one of two things. Die very quickly or do something that shouldn’t be possible for its weight. Usually the former. It’s in all of those memes because the majority of the community loves the little guy because just about everyone has what I call “The Urbanmech story” where it murders something when it shouldn’t have, but at the same time everyone knows it’s fundamentally a terrible unit. As he says its only use is to have a bunch of them swarm a target when there’s lots of cover. Cities, hilly terrain, large dense forests.
The general gist is the Urbie isn’t a Mecha, it’s a mobile Weapons Platform and it’s really good at being that.
So for reference the AC/10 is a 12 ton cannon and yeah it seriously hurts. Quoting Sarna here, "The UrbanMech packs a powerful punch for its size. The standard version carries an Imperator-B AC/10 in its right arm and a Harmon Light small laser in the left arm for suppressing infantry as well as a backup weapon. With these two weapons the UrbanMech can constantly harass, or if piloted by an experienced enough MechWarrior, down 'Mechs up to twice its own size. A single ton of ammo for the autocannon, located in the right torso, leaves little endurance for a prolonged fight, though it fits in perfectly with the hit-and-run nature of the 'Mech; one way or another most observers agree the UrbanMech is good for about two minutes of combat."
That's why that niche is so small. It's only good at short city ambushes where it can have the time to waddle back to base for resupply constantly. Also, it has that issue if it tries to fight any other city fighter or really heavy line mech in a straight up fight it's in serious trouble.
All in all it's a pretty horrible mech even in universe but really every mech, even if bad has at least 1 thing it's good at even if that thing is unintended.
"is that something that would happen? Hahaha"
😐😐😐😐😟
Conventional assets like tanks, VTOL's, and infantry are also good to consider if you're building an army on a budget, but if you specifically want a mech for urban defense that will be cheap and reliable to acquire, maintain, repair, upgrade, and even replace, you go with the Urbanmech.
Mind you, if you want a light mech for conventional light mech roles, DO NOT use the urbanmech. By light mech (20 ton to 35 ton range) standards, 97kph is usually considered on the slow end.
As for its base firepower, they're low tech options that make up a sizable portion of the mech's total mass, with the AC10 weighing 12 tons, a ton of AC10 ammo (10 shots), and finally a half ton small laser. There better options for the weight even in introtech, but this is simple, cheap, and adequate for being an unwelcome surprise even to assaults.
On armor, 6 tons of standard is very good on an introtech 30 tonner, but given the low speed, it's going to be hit a lot more.
The AC20 variant bumps you down to four tons to fit the cannon, which it can only carry 5 shots for.
LBX autocannons can fire either the standard normal ammo of normal autocannon in the same class size, or they can fire a spread of pellets.
Pulse Lasers: heavier than standard lasers in exchange for a substantial boost in hit probability. Also, SPLs are fantastic against infantry.
MRM: Medium Range Missile. Comes in 10, 20, 30, and 40 tube sizes. The name of the game here compared to other missile pods is volume of fire. Guidance systems were sacrificed to cram more rounds into the launchers and ammo bins. Each hit is 1 point of damage.
RAC: interestingly enough, the RAC was developed after the clan invasion by the Inner Sphere, with the clans taking a while to catch up. You can fire up to 6 times a turn, with heat building accordingly.. Also, firing multiple rounds per turn risks a jam, with the odds of jamming increasing based on how many rounds you fire in a turn.
Arrow IV: heavy artillery missile. Comes with a wide variety of ammo types (as do many ammo dependent systems), but the most dramatic variant is the Davy Crockett tip, which weighs 5 times a much as normal ammo for game balance.
But the best weapon in the Urbanmech arsenal is being underestimated. Other mobile turret type designs tend to draw more attention.
Semi-related, there is a kickass power metal song about an urbanmech and its pilot you can listen to here on RUclips. It's called "Coffin of Steel" on the channel "The Lonely Mechwarrior." The guy's got a whole Battletech/Mechwarrior album on his channel.
An AC/10 probably won't kill anything with a single shot, but Urbanmechs rarely fight alone. You're not going to be ambushed by one Urbanmech, you're going to be Ambushed by a LANCE of urbanmechs. That's FOUR AC/10's all firing on you at once, possibly from multiple different directions so no matter which way you face you're going to get shot in the back.
Oh the meme urbie one, oh this is goooood
2:20 "How slow?"
The Locust, a 20 ton Light Mech, has a maximum speed of 129km/h. The Jenner, a 35 ton Light Mech, clocks an impressive 118km/h. Most Light Mechs can reach speeds in excess of 90km/h.
The 85 tons Battlemaster Assault mech peaks at 64km/h, while the 100 ton KGC-000 King Crab and AS7-D Atlas can both go at 54km/h.
The UrbanMech is a light 30 ton Mech, with a maximum speed of 32km/h. All the armor and firepower of a Light Mech, married with the speed of an Assault Mech. Worst of both worlds!
Thanks for the video.
there was always the full Urbie video tex made, came before the latest Lore video tex made
reccomend tex's second video on the urbanmech
Urbie? Urbie!
It's Garbage Day!
Also we need to get you into Mechwarrior Online or Mechwarrior 5.
It’s the trashcan, not the trashcan’t. You need to check out the director’s cut.
How much do we need to pay you to do the amaris civil war two parter
Time and patience xD
The First Urbie video. You going to watch the second?
Yep. Going through Tex's playlist in chronological order.
I think this real evolution battle machine,but not accurate.