MWO ‘Mech 17

The MechWarrior Online team was busy yesterday!

In addition to the screenshot, they revealed BattleMech 17..granted..it wasn’t a huge surprise, as some of the artwork for it, was included in the PCGamer article..but.. we now have much better artwork for… The Highlander!

There can be only…. err.. wait.. wrong franchise..

The Highlander is a rarity.. it’s an Assault ‘Mech, with Jump Jets (The Victor is the only other Jump capable Assault I can think of).. and has an attack named after it.. the ‘Highlander Burial”, which, as you’d imagine.. is a 90 ton Death From Above… which would hurt… lots (but, probably only for a very short time).  Make sure you read the introductory text over on the MWO Site (here).

Default loadout:

  • Weight: 90 Tons
  • Cruising Speed: 32.4 kph (3 Hexes)
  • Maximum Speed: 54 kph (5 Hexes)
  • Jump Capacity: 90 Meters (3 Hexes)
  • Gauss Rifle
  • SRM-6
  • LRM-20
  • 2 Medium Lasers

 

This ‘Mech is deadly, much like a Stalker, it can soften you up from a distance, and if you survive, easily finish you off.  With its ammo encased in C.A.S.E, the Highlander is less at risk for a lucky shot crippling it..but, once it does run out of ammo.. a Highlander’s Pilot’s options are limited, the 2 medium lasers aren’t very effective, and you can only do so many Highlander Burials before someone cores you in the back while you’re mid-ceremony.

That said.. I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on this one in game.  I’d willingly trade my Founder’s ‘Mech for a Founder’s version of the Highlander or Black Knight (though, that’s not announced as in-game yet, I can hope though!).. so, who do I have to talk to PGI???  ;)