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| Tier = 1
 
| Tier = 1
 
| Speed = 97
 
| Speed = 97
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| SpeedWithMasc =  
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| SpeedWithMasc = 136
 
| Rotation = 220
 
| Rotation = 220
 
| PitchStand = -29° to +30°
 
| PitchStand = -29° to +30°
 
| PitchCrouch = -30° to +29°
 
| PitchCrouch = -30° to +29°
  
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| Price Prime = 33 200
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| Price Prime = 33 300
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| ArmorT Prime = 27 535
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| ArmorT Prime = 25 689
 
| Engine Prime = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine Prime = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons Prime = <ul>
 
| Weapons Prime = <ul>
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<li>2x [[SRM2]]
 
<li>2x [[SRM2]]
 
<li>1x [[ML]]
 
<li>1x [[ML]]
−
<li>3x [[ERSL]]
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<li>2x [[ERSL]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip Prime = <ul>  
 
| Equip Prime = <ul>  
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<li>[[JJ]]
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<li>[[iJJ]]
 
<li>1 [[DHS]]
 
<li>1 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
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| Price A = 33 000
 
| Price A = 33 000
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| ArmorT A = 27 535
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| ArmorT A = 25 689
 
| Engine A = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine A = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons A = <ul>
 
| Weapons A = <ul>
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</ul>
 
</ul>
  
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| Price B = 36 000
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| Price B = 34 700
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| ArmorT B = 27 535
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| ArmorT B = 25 689
 
| Engine B = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine B = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons B = <ul>
 
| Weapons B = <ul>
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<li>1x [[AC5]]
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<li>2x [[Standard_AutoCannons|LAC2]]
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<li>1x [[LPPC]]
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<li>1x [[UAC5]]
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<li>1x [[TBolt5]]
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<li>1x [[MXPL]]
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<li>1x [[MG]]
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<li>2x [[MG]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip B = <ul>
 
| Equip B = <ul>
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[iJJ]]
 
<li>[[iJJ]]
−
<li>2 [[DHS]]
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<li>0 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
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| Price C = 33 400
 
| Price C = 33 400
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| ArmorT C = 29 172
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| ArmorT C = 25 689
 
| Engine C = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine C = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons C = <ul>
 
| Weapons C = <ul>
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<li>2 [[DHS]]
 
<li>2 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free ton]]s
 
<li>0 [[free ton]]s
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<li>6t [[Armor]]
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<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
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| Price D = 33 800
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| Price D = 35 800
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| ArmorT D = 32 439
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| ArmorT D = 25 689
 
| Engine D = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine D = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons D = <ul>
 
| Weapons D = <ul>
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| Equip D = <ul>
 
| Equip D = <ul>
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 +
<li>[[JJ]]
 
<li>0 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
−
<li>6.5t [[Armor]]
+
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
 
| Price E = 34 900
 
| Price E = 34 900
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| ArmorT E = 27 535
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| ArmorT E = 25 689
 
| Engine E = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine E = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons E = <ul>
 
| Weapons E = <ul>
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</ul>
 
</ul>
  
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| Price F = 32 800
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| Price F = 30 500
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| ArmorT F = 25 903
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| ArmorT F = 25 689
 
| Engine F = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine F = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons F = <ul>
 
| Weapons F = <ul>
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<li>1x [[NARC]]
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<li>1x [[TBolt10]]
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<li>1x [[DSSRM4]]
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<li>6x [[SL]]
−
<li>4x [[SL]]
 
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip F = <ul>
 
| Equip F = <ul>
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<li>0 [[DHS]]
+
<li>[[iJJ]]
−
<li>2 [[free tons]]
+
<li>1 [[DHS]]
 +
<li>1 [[free ton]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
  
−
| Price G = 29 600
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| Price G = 33 500
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| ArmorT G = 25 903
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| ArmorT G = 25 689
 
| Engine G = GM 150 XL
 
| Engine G = GM 150 XL
 
| Weapons G = <ul>
 
| Weapons G = <ul>
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<li>1x [[ERLL]]
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<li>1x [[LL]]
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<li>2x [[AC2]]
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<li>2x [[ML]]
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<li>2x [[SRM2]]
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<li>2x [[SL]]
 
</ul>
 
</ul>
 
| Equip G = <ul>
 
| Equip G = <ul>
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
−
<li>0 [[DHS]]
+
<li>[[MASC]]
 +
<li>2 [[DHS]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>0 [[free tons]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
 
<li>5.5t [[Armor]]
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| Armor H = 1380
 
| Armor H = 1380
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| Armor CT = 3774
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| Armor CT = 3538
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| Armor LRT = 2453
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| Armor LRT = 2229
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| Armor B = 2265
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| Armor B = 2123
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| Armor LRA = 2170
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| Armor LRA = 2282
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| Armor INT = 3397
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| Armor INT = 1805
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| Armor LRL = 2038
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| Armor LRL = 3008
  
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| Version120 = 0.12.0
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| Version153 = 0.16.1
 
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Despite being the most lightweight [[IS]] mech, the '''Commando''' can be surprisingly tanky due to its small figure and hitboxes. Having the lowest possible [[tier]] helps gathering [[Cbills]] by damaging higher tier assets. All Commando variants are available for the starting [[rank]].
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The most lightweight [[IS]] mech, the '''Commando''' is surprisingly [[tanking|tanky]] due to its small figure and hitboxes. Having the lowest possible [[tier]] helps gathering [[Cbills]] when the Commando damages higher tier assets. All Commando variants are available for the starting [[rank]].
  
  
 
==Roles and Gameplay Hints==
 
==Roles and Gameplay Hints==
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<!-- Current for 0.11.3 -->
 
 
===Prime===
 
===Prime===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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A striker and an ample one, this variant carries the highest Alpha Strike of all the Commando Variants, and can even start delivery of its high DPS at 500m with its single [[ML]]. It's closer range [[ERSL]] and [[SRM]] pack quite a punch for its weight class, and considering this punch can skim across the battlefield at 97kph, and has [[Jump Jets]].. well, it is the ''Prime'', after all. Despite your [[SRM6]] and [[SRM2]] being different launcher sizes, their reload times are the same, and not too far off from the [[ERSL]] and [[ML]], so you won't be sacrificing much in terms of damage by judicious torso twisting between your Alpha Strikes- you do only have 5.5 tons of [[Armor]] between you and a smoldering pile of Prime Slag.
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Good [[brawler]] and somewhat functional [[skirmisher]] by using [[iJJ]]s. Best [[alpha strike]] of all Commandos.
  
 
===Variant A===
 
===Variant A===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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This variant rewards a steady hand and expert aim - the startling six [[Machine Gun]]s and the [[LPL|Large pulse laser]] can make quick work of any component that rests under your reticle of an unaware target. While your armament may be tempting to try and snipe with, the maximum damage potential is realized below 400m; where the [[Machine guns]] deal their maximum damage. The [[iJJ|improved jump jets]] are a welcome boon on the Commando's relatively slow chassis, and should be leveraged at every opportunity to make sure this mech and its ample damage are always where your enemies want least.
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[[Fire-support]] mech. Its [[Mgun]]s have a good [[Damage_Types|damage multiplier]] against air, making the Commando A useful as [[AA]] against early [[VTOL]]s. Don't try to [[jump snipe]], the Commando A uses its [[iJJ]]s to find good firing positions or to escape combat.
  
 
===Variant B===
 
===Variant B===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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Disruption. The [[LPPC]] will both shake the opponent and strip its night vision for a while, reducing their ability to return precision fire. The [[TBolt5]] will, again, shake the receiver, and that's two shakes and damage spilled all over many components. The [[MG]], a riddle at first glance, can actually be coupled with the [[AC5]], if the target is close enough (300m) the lead will be usually close enough for both weapons to hit, outside of that range, the MG's free bullets will be out of optimum range anyway. No c-bills are wasted.<br>
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[[Generalist]]. When [[brawling]], [[group fire]] the [[MXPL]] with the [[Mgun]]s to reduce the number of total weapon groups from four to three. Can [[poke]].
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If the target is a slow or stationary object, one can manage all weapons will hit it at once - quite a nasty surprise if the unsuspecting victim was caught at night as it just lost its night vision too.<br>
 
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If things turn for the worse, remember to use your [[iJJ]] to help bring you out of harms way.
 
  
 
===Variant C===
 
===Variant C===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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Surgeon assistant - this unit's highly precise [[SXPL]] battery will make short business of arms and externals not shielded in time. The guided [[SSRM4]] launcher, if fired in active radar mode will save the pilot the worry of aiming or leading the target while providing some cool down time for the two [[DHS]] to dissipate the excess [[SXPL]] heat buildup. Pilots looking for a similar weapon loadout with better cooling may find the [[Harasser]] C a better choice.
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Dedicated [[brawler]]. [[Overheat]]s easily, prioritize the [[SSRM4]] when overheating because it is a more heat-efficient weapon. Good at [[arming]] and destroying individual [[component]]s. Excellent [[DPS]]. Works best in [[team fights]] where it might go unnoticed.
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Having no motion augmenting equipment, the pilot of this unit is advised to take the utmost care and keep an accurate oversight of the situation, since no returning fire will go past the 350m of the missile launcher, nor 300m of the laser battery.<br>
 
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Still, falling victim of the suddenly changed situation will not cost your team too many tickets, while the damage dealt against any considerably bigger targets will quite rack up your funds due to the favorable [[tier]] offset this unit's nature provides.
 
  
 
===Variant D - ''"RealToughGuy"''===
 
===Variant D - ''"RealToughGuy"''===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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Toughened up compared to its other siblings, this unit might be the late join cheap trick! The skirmish ranged [[MRM10]] launcher will most certainly be used for opening blows, as the Target passes the 400m line the [[MPL]] pair better be exploiting the weakened limbs in the hope of severing them on time. At the 300 mark 2 [[SL|Small Lasers]] come into play. Past the 200m the [[HMGun]] pair will come to fully bear, either pointed at the weaker torso, more easy to hit, or the wounded arm in hopes to destroy it before it dishes too much damage upon us.<br>
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Primarily a [[brawler]]. Watch out for the [[minimum range]] with the MRM10.
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Using The Enhanced optics is highly advised in this scenario, as is damage mitigation by twisting / denying line of sight to our damaged components for the while weapons reload or the Mech cools down being absent of any additional [[DHS]].
 
  
 
===Variant E - ''"Enoch"''===
 
===Variant E - ''"Enoch"''===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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Yet another striker like asset. Returning fire past 400m out just won't work, and returning past 350m is only lended by the two modest [[ERSL]]. The majority of this units sting comes from the [[LPPC]] pair, which is no surprise, and the needed additional punch from the reliable [[SRM4]]. Both these weapon types deliver maximal screen shake in chain-fire mode, denying the enemy of accurate return fire and disabling their night vision. Further frustrate enemies by dodging with the liberal use of the Enoch's [[iJJ|Improved JumpJets]].<br>
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Effective [[short range]] [[skirmisher]] with some ability to [[brawl]].
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Highly affordable, decently armored and of reliable firepower, this unit is an excellent companion to many a mech.
 
  
 
===Variant F===
 
===Variant F===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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You're a lance commander, You need an affordable NARC planting unit, the unit is likely to be killed due to the high risk/high gain mission profile.<br>
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The Commando F may not look like a [[generalist]], but it's ability to fight in [[close range]], [[jump snipe]] at [[medium range]], and shoot [[NARC]]ed and [[TAG]]ed targets at [[long range]], make it more than capable of filling the role.
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Well, you just found the sub 33000 c-bills solution with low tier and low ticket value You have sought for!<br>
 
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While the [[NARC]] papers certainly indicate operating range beyond 450 meters, consider planting it closer to the 350 meter maximum range of the [[DSSRM4]] missiles. Rather, go even closer to the safe side and plant it from the 300m the four heat-efficient [[SL|small lasers]] start to bear too - dump it all and run away!<br>
 
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One of the favorite tactics is to approach the target in passive mode and plant the NARC to it. Duck into nearby cover, enable your radar and fire your [[DSSRM4]]s upwards in an arc so they curve around obstacles and hit the narced enemy.<br>
 
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It is customary to cay "UP!" in the team chat if a narc beacon is successfully planted.<br>
 
  
 
===Variant G===
 
===Variant G===
 
{{Starter}}
 
{{Starter}}
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Is there a treasure beyond each rainbow? Is there any real threat beyond the 700m of PPC range?<br>
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A [[skirmisher]] able to get in and out of combat quickly. Good at cutting off individual [[component]]s by using [[group fire]]. Good at [[backcapping]].
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Sure there is, as this unit's main damage starts beyond even that at formidable 800 meter and then it is the dreaded pinpoint of the [[ERLL|Extended Range Large Laser]]. It's power and range is augmented with the even further reaching [[AC2]] pair, maybe not something that will send shivers down the victims spine, but thanks to the timed reload and the favorable [[Tier]] and [[Ticket]] offset it will rack quite some cache and then some rank over time.<br>
 
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As it happens to be, those extreme ranged snipers usually lack any note worthy backup weapons, but not this one, sir: The [[SRM2]] rack packs both shake and punch for close encounters, and it comes as a pair too.<br>
 
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So, if your team is sitting at a front line and no one is pushing or breaking the stale mate, you might as well consider this asset and dish some out at 800-1200+ meter while presenting all but a note worthy target your self.
 
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==History==
 
==History==
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==Canon==
 
==Canon==
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By the time of the [[Clans|Clan]] Invasion (3050–3061), the Commando was a nearly 600-year-old design for an early reconnaissance 'Mech. Despite its age, it was still an impressive unit with its [[SRM6]] and [[SRM4]] missile launchers supported by a single [[ML|Medium Laser]]. With 4 tons of armor (a half-ton less than the [[Raven]]), it could run up to 97 km/h. One of the first Mechs designed for Reconnaissance, then upgraded to Stricker. Variants of the Commando were created even after the invasion, proving the success and popularity of this design.
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Coventry Defense Conglomerate produced the Commando as one of the Commonwealth's first home-grown entries into the newly created industry of BattleMech design and manufacture.
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By the time of the [[Clans|Clan]] Invasion (3050–3061), this renaissance man, the 'Commando' had gone through many versions & was a nearly 600-year-old design for an early reconnaissance 'Mech. Despite its age, it was still an impressive unit with its [[SRM6]] and [[SRM4]] missile launchers supported by a single [[ML|Medium Laser]]. With 4 tons of armor (a half-ton less than the [[Raven]]), it could run up to 97 km/h. One of the first Mechs designed for Reconnaissance, then upgraded to Stricker. Variants of the Commando were created even after the invasion, proving the success and popularity of this design.
  
 
Date Introduced 2463 during the Era known as "Age of War" (2005 - 2570) - Unit Role: Reconnaissance, then in 2486 upgraded to Striker
 
Date Introduced 2463 during the Era known as "Age of War" (2005 - 2570) - Unit Role: Reconnaissance, then in 2486 upgraded to Striker

Latest revision as of 07:35, 5 September 2023

Commando
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Class: Light Mech
Faction: Inner Sphere
Ticket cost: 2 upon destruction
Tier: 1
Tonnage: 25 tons
Speed: 97 km/h (136 km/h with MASC)
Torso yaw: 220°
Torso pitch: -29° to +30° while standing
-30° to +29° while crouching
Variant Armament
Variant Weapons Equipment
Prime:
Price: 33 300 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
A:
Price: 33 000 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
B:
Price: 34 700 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
C:
Price: 33 400 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
D:
Price: 35 800 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
E:
Price: 34 900 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
F:
Price: 30 500 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
G:
Price: 33 500 CBills
Total armor: 25 689
Engine Size: GM 150 XL
Armor Points Distribution
BT
HD
LA
LL
LT
CT
RT
RA
RL
INT
2123
1380
2282
2282
3008
2229
3538
2229
2282
3008
1805

All stats current as of release 0.16.1

The most lightweight IS mech, the Commando is surprisingly tanky due to its small figure and hitboxes. Having the lowest possible tier helps gathering Cbills when the Commando damages higher tier assets. All Commando variants are available for the starting rank.


Roles and Gameplay Hints

Prime

Starter Asset

Good brawler and somewhat functional skirmisher by using iJJs. Best alpha strike of all Commandos.

Variant A

Starter Asset

Fire-support mech. Its Mguns have a good damage multiplier against air, making the Commando A useful as AA against early VTOLs. Don't try to jump snipe, the Commando A uses its iJJs to find good firing positions or to escape combat.

Variant B

Starter Asset

Generalist. When brawling, group fire the MXPL with the Mguns to reduce the number of total weapon groups from four to three. Can poke.

Variant C

Starter Asset

Dedicated brawler. Overheats easily, prioritize the SSRM4 when overheating because it is a more heat-efficient weapon. Good at arming and destroying individual components. Excellent DPS. Works best in team fights where it might go unnoticed.

Variant D - "RealToughGuy"

Starter Asset

Primarily a brawler. Watch out for the minimum range with the MRM10.

Variant E - "Enoch"

Starter Asset

Effective short range skirmisher with some ability to brawl.

Variant F

Starter Asset

The Commando F may not look like a generalist, but it's ability to fight in close range, jump snipe at medium range, and shoot NARCed and TAGed targets at long range, make it more than capable of filling the role.

Variant G

Starter Asset

A skirmisher able to get in and out of combat quickly. Good at cutting off individual components by using group fire. Good at backcapping.

History

The Commando was originally a canceled Inner Sphere Light Mech, under development by Wandering Samurai Studios. It was announced as planned even before the 0.1.0 release, but no renders or images were ever released. It was unknown when and if it was still being developed until it was officially announced canceled on November 1st in 2012.

With version 0.11.0, the Commando was confirmed for release and finally saw the light of day.


Canon

Coventry Defense Conglomerate produced the Commando as one of the Commonwealth's first home-grown entries into the newly created industry of BattleMech design and manufacture. By the time of the Clan Invasion (3050–3061), this renaissance man, the 'Commando' had gone through many versions & was a nearly 600-year-old design for an early reconnaissance 'Mech. Despite its age, it was still an impressive unit with its SRM6 and SRM4 missile launchers supported by a single Medium Laser. With 4 tons of armor (a half-ton less than the Raven), it could run up to 97 km/h. One of the first Mechs designed for Reconnaissance, then upgraded to Stricker. Variants of the Commando were created even after the invasion, proving the success and popularity of this design.

Date Introduced 2463 during the Era known as "Age of War" (2005 - 2570) - Unit Role: Reconnaissance, then in 2486 upgraded to Striker

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