[OOC] FRAMEs (Mech combat, political intrigue & corporate struggles)

[Foster]

Oxy-lance.

It's a thing that can and has been scaled-up.

It has obvious limits, though.
-Mostly in that it was designed for scrapping/maintenance applications.

However, unlike a plasma-cutter, it does not need the opponent's compliance.
*It's pretty much a thermite-powered flamethrower, and will cut wood and concrete just fine.

[Slamurai]

I only wonder how quickly you'd be able to cut through thick armor. In the fast-paced nature of FRAME-on-FRAME engagements, nobody's going to sit still so you can slice through them.
However, the sheer temperature probably would do a number on external systems, cameras, weapons, etc. and harm joints pretty hard.
The trick would be how to get into an optimal position to make use of such a weapon.

[Foster]

23mm? Will cut through it like chainsaw through log.

About 2 seconds with a one-inch diameter lance at about 150 PSI if the material can rust (scrapping titanium is particularly hilarious).
-If it gets into the cabin, there's going to be a lot of smoke to deal with.

Main limiting issue irl is that standard rod-sizes limit cutting-rate, but this is the technique used when it comes time to scrap an M1 Abrams.

Practical application: RAMMING ALWAYS WORKS (once)
-For which, the thicker-skinned MP21-AC is superior, will not get dent or ding when fist goes through bolshivesk Zaruga torso. LBG-22 will get knocked around like small-child wrapped in bubble-wrap.

I'm not sure what picking-up a car or disabled mech and thowing it would do... but I'm sure it would require an unencumbered Frame.

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Edit: and before I forget, I'm probably going to introduce my character during the transfer of the cargo.

[DarkStar]

23mm? Will cut through it like chainsaw through log.

About 2 seconds with a one-inch diameter lance at about 150 PSI if the material can rust (scrapping titanium is particularly hilarious).
-If it gets into the cabin, there's going to be a lot of smoke to deal with.

Main limiting issue irl is that standard rod-sizes limit cutting-rate, but this is the technique used when it comes time to scrap an M1 Abrams.

Practical application: RAMMING ALWAYS WORKS (once)
-For which, the thicker-skinned MP21-AC is superior, will not get dent or ding when fist goes through bolshivesk Zaruga torso. LBG-22 will get knocked around like small-child wrapped in bubble-wrap.

I'm not sure what picking-up a car or disabled mech and thowing it would do... but I'm sure it would require an unencumbered Frame.

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Edit: and before I forget, I'm probably going to introduce my character during the transfer of the cargo.

@Foster

God. Fucking damnit Foster.

...Just below the hand, on the wrist. Best mounting place.

Edit:

Is there a posting order or what? :p

[Slamurai]

Is there a posting order or what? :p

@DarkStar

Nope, post anytime you'd like.

[DarkStar]

Ah. I see. If windicator or WilsonTurner haven't posted by tonight I'll make another post.

[Slamurai]

Since Thanksgiving has come to a close and I'd expect folks to be retuning home, I hope to see some more life in the IC soon! (;

[Slamurai]

Where does everyone who's out on the town want to go? Pub? Sports bar? Shopping?

[Windicator]

The way I envision Edward he'd probably go to a Pub but for that matter I'll get to it tomorrow after the last stretch.

[WilsonTurner]

Shopppiiiiiinnngggggg

oooh, what kinds of guns he could buy, what king of C3IS upgrades, oooh!
Juppy is to tech as stereotypical ladies are to shoes

[Rhona W]

Pub!

[Foster]

So Ed and El are going to run into Marley while she's incognito?

Sarah may or may-not want to enjoy some refreshments, too.

[DarkStar]

So I assume Miss Marlene is a long time pilot?

Sarah is definitely going to get the high ground on her. Sneak attack bitches!

[Foster]

So I assume Miss Marlene is a long time pilot?

Sarah is definitely going to get the high ground on her. Sneak attack bitches!

@DarkStar

No, Marlene is a newbie with barely two years experience running her FRAME in the Kamdeshi Army.

[DarkStar]

Damnit

[Slamurai]

Once more into the fray...

If y'all haven't had the chance to buy stuff OOC, go ahead and do that before jumping into the cockpit!
I'm moving us along, as it's been almost a week's worth of time since Cecilia's last post, with little activity.

[Windicator]

I'll try to make the post today my exams are officially over (for now) but it'll still be a busy schedule.

[Slamurai]

I'll try to make the post today my exams are officially over (for now) but it'll still be a busy schedule.

@Windicator

Here's hoping you did well!

[Windicator]

I'll try to make the post today my exams are officially over (for now) but it'll still be a busy schedule.

@Windicator

RIP reliability. I'm not going to say any time about it so I can't procrastinate out of it but I'm trying to get a good post out
...

[Foster]

So should I just post chasing after Sarah and demonstrating how one properly emergency-starts a FRAME from a crate?

Retro-tech lulz will ensue.