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| ArmorT D = 78 920
 
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| Engine D = Pitban XL 240
 
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| Equip D = <ul>
 
| Equip D = <ul>
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
<li>14 [[DHS]]
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<li>15 [[DHS]]
 
<li>1 [[free tons]]
 
<li>1 [[free tons]]
 
<li>16t [[Armor]]
 
<li>16t [[Armor]]
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<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[BAP]]
 
<li>[[BAP]]
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
 
<li>4 [[DHS]]
 
<li>4 [[DHS]]
 
<li>2 [[free tons]]
 
<li>2 [[free tons]]
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| Price F = 95 700
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| Price F = 97 500
| ArmorT F = 75 076
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| ArmorT F = 73 471
 
| Engine F = Pitban XL 240
 
| Engine F = Pitban XL 240
 
| Weapons F = <ul>
 
| Weapons F = <ul>
<li>4x [[ERML]]
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<li>4x [[RAC2]]
<li>1x [[Gauss]]
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<li>3x [[LRM5]]
<li>2x [[LRM10]]
 
 
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</ul>
 
| Equip F = <ul>
 
| Equip F = <ul>
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[EOptics]]
 
<li>[[GECM]]
 
<li>[[GECM]]
<li>5 [[DHS]]
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<li>3 [[DHS]]
<li>1 [[free ton]]
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<li>4 [[free ton]]
<li>15.5t [[Armor]]
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| Armor H = 2760
 
| Armor H = 2760
| Armor CT = 11871
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| Armor CT = 11129
| Armor LRT = 7716
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| Armor LRT = 7234
| Armor B = 7123
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| Armor B = 6677
| Armor LRA = 6826
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| Armor LRA = 6399
| Armor LRL = 9081
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| Armor LRL = 8514
| Armor INT = 5449
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| Armor INT = 5108
  
| Version130 = 0.13.1
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| Version140 = 0.14.0
 
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The '''Awesome''' is a fast [[Inner Sphere]] [[Assault Mech]] with a focus on medium to long range combat. The characteristics of the Awesome, with a lower price point and good speed for its weight class, may be better compared those of a [[Heavy Mech]]. However, it distinguishes itself with exceptional armor coverage, featuring a smaller than average profile for it's weight class and more armor than even some [[Clan]] Assault Mechs. The Awesome's firepower is usually based on a heavy reliance on [[Energy Weapons]], backed up by large arrays of [[Heat Sinks]] to enable it to lay down continuous barrages with little worry for ammo depletion or heat buildup. Combined with specialized [[Ballistic Weapons|Ballistics]] or [[Missile Weapons|Missiles]], and its good speed and armor, the Awesome makes for a rugged and adaptable Mech. However, this is not without some weaknesses. The Awesome has a limited torso [[twist]] and somewhat poor maneuverability, leaving the Mech open to being easily flanked by fast vehicles. Combined with a substandard weapon array compared to it's Assault class cousins, an over-confident Awesome pilot may find themselves hopelessly swarmed if caught flat-footed. To be most effective and mitigate these problems, the Awesome should be piloted with cunning, maintaining maximum range when possible and utilising [[GECM|Guardian ECM]] and [[Passive Radar]] to remain hidden while punishing enemies from afar with sustained barrages, and treating it's superior armor as a tool to outlast counter-fire rather than as a battle-line juggernaut. It should be noted that the Awesome's weapons are mounted in a horizontal line spread across arms and side torsos making it more difficult to render an Awesome combat-ineffective, but this also means that the Awesome can be vulnerable to enemy fire before it can fire back due to the relatively low placement of its weapons.
 
 
The '''Awesome''' is a fast [[Inner Sphere]] [[Assault Mech]] with a focus on medium to long range combat. The characteristics of the Awesome, with a lower price point and good speed for its weight class, may be better compared those of a [[Heavy Mech]]. However, it distinguishes itself with exceptional armor coverage, featuring a smaller than average profile for it's weight class and more armor than even some [[Clan]] Assault Mechs. The Awesome's firepower is usually based on a heavy reliance on [[Energy Weapons]], backed up by large arrays of [[Heat Sinks]] to enable it to lay down continuous barrages with little worry for ammo depletion or heat buildup. Combined with specialized [[Ballistic Weapons|Ballistics]] or [[Missile Weapons|Missiles]], and its good speed and armor, the Awesome makes for a rugged and adaptable Mech. However, this is not without some weaknesses - The Awesome has a limited torso [[twist]] and somewhat poor maneuverability, leaving the Mech open to being easily flanked by fast vehicles. The Awesome also has a large head hitbox, and pilots should [[Gameplay_Tactics#Twisting_and_Damage_Spreading|twist their torsos away]] from the enemy when not firing to avoid damage to this component. It should be noted that the Awesome's weapons are mounted in a horizontal line on arms and side torsos making it more difficult to render an Awesome combat-ineffective, but this also means that the Awesome can be vulnerable to enemy fire before it can fire back due to the relatively low placement of its weapons.
 
  
  
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===Variant A===
 
===Variant A===
One of the cheaper & least armored Awesomes, this variant is geared towards long range combat aided by its [[EOptics | Enhanced Optics]] and is particularly effective against faster targets. Three [[ERLBL | ER Large Lasers]] forms the bulk of this Awesome's equipment, and can deliver highly accurate 1665.27 damage at a maximum range of 800m. This is backed up with a single [[LRM15]], which can lock on to moving targets. These weapon systems combined allows this Awesome to easily deal considerable damage to lights and mediums, though requires some additional battlefield awareness on the behalf of the pilot - LRMs require time to lock on and travel to their target, who may enter cover before they arrive, and lasers require time on target to discharge their full damage potential. Thus, pilots should deploy this Awesome in open areas to make best use of its weapons systems. The load-out is rounded out by one [[LtGauss]], which has a reach of 1250m and the lowest damage profile without the large heat build-up. This is fortunate, as the Mech's array of 7 Double Heat Sinks do not allow for continuous firing of the lasers as they stand.
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One of the cheaper Awesomes, this variant is geared towards long range combat aided by its [[EOptics | Enhanced Optics]] and is particularly effective against faster targets and aircraft. Three [[ERLBL | ER Large Lasers]] forms the bulk of this Awesome's equipment, and can deliver highly accurate damage at a maximum range of 800m. This is backed up with a single [[LRM15]], which can lock on to moving targets. These weapon systems combined allows this Awesome to easily deal considerable damage to lights and mediums, though requires some additional battlefield awareness on the behalf of the pilot - LRMs require time to lock on and travel to their target, who may enter cover before they arrive, and lasers require time on target to discharge their full damage potential. Thus, pilots should deploy this Awesome in open areas to make best use of its weapons systems. The load-out is rounded out by a single [[LtGauss|Light Gauss Rifle]], enabling it to gain first strike against most other enemies and punish those trying to escape it's most effective range.
  
 
===Variant B===
 
===Variant B===
The B variant is a capable short and medium range brawler that can often take on heavier and more expensive Assaults. The mech's primary armament is a pair of [[UAC10|Ultra AC10s]]. While possessing somewhat slower rate of fire than a single [[UAC20|Ultra AC20]], a staple armament on most short range brawlers, it makes up for the lost damage output with greater range, allowing it to place the first strike before entering short range combat. However, the slow rate of fire and relatively slow bullet velocity of the Ultra AC10 make shots on fast moving targets difficult. To remedy this, the Awesome B also mounts four accurate [[MPL|Medium Pulse Lasers]] that can sear off components on lighter vehicles with ease, and will cause significant damage to heavier armor as well. A [[GECM|Guardian ECM]] suite allows this Awesome to remain hidden until just before it reaches firing range, and protects the ungainly Mech against LRM assets. Five double heat sinks are adequate under most circumstances, though desperate firefights will require pilots to use small amounts of [[Coolant]] to stay below critical levels.
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The B variant is a capable short and medium range brawler that breaks from the Awesome's typical support role profile. The mech's primary armament is a pair of [[UAC10|Ultra AC10s]]. While lacking the sheer stopping power of true brawler autocannons like the [[UAC20|Ultra AC20]], it makes up for the lost damage output with greater range, fire rate and shell velocity, allowing it to place the first strike before entering short range combat and making it able to better engage fast moving targets like Light Mechs and aircraft. After blowing holes in the enemy armor from afar, the Awesome B can close and engage with four accurate [[MPL|Medium Pulse Lasers]] that can sear off components with ease. A Guardian ECM suite allows this Awesome to remain hidden until just before it reaches firing range, and protects the ungainly Mech against LRM assets. Five double heat sinks are adequate under most circumstances, though desperate firefights will require pilots to use small amounts of [[Coolant]] to stay below critical levels.
  
 
===Variant C===
 
===Variant C===
This variant uses low-tech equipment and carries a simple but deadly loadout of four [[PPC|PPCs]] and an array of 14 [[Heat Sink|Single Heat Sinks]], making for a powerful mid-range support vehicle. The low heat of the standard PPCs (compared to ERPPCs or Clan ERPPCs) combined with the large array of heat sinks allow this Awesome chain-fire constantly, and permits patient pilots to alpha strike somewhat regularly. Pilots should opt to use chain-fire to maximise screen shake, reducing the enemy's ability to fire back and cause damage. Pilots should circle and angle their undamaged torso sides to the enemy while waiting for their PPCs to recharge in order to spread what damage the enemy manages to inflict. When operating as a support Mech for other Heavies or Assaults, the Awesome C should make use of its [[GECM|Guardian ECM]] suite or [[Passive Radar]] and attack stealthily from the flanks. Pilots should be careful not to reach a critical heat level by firing too readily, as the heat spike will reveal their location on Radar. To counter this, pilots should use the time in between volleys to relocate to remain hidden, cooling down on route.
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This variant uses low-tech equipment and carries a simple but deadly loadout of four [[PPC|PPCs]] and an array of 14 [[Heat Sink|Single Heat Sinks]], making for a powerful mid-range support vehicle. The low heat of the standard PPCs (compared to ERPPCs or Clan ERPPCs) combined with the large array of heat sinks allow this Awesome chain-fire constantly, and permits patient pilots to an occaisional alpha strike. Pilots should opt to use chain-fire to maximise screen shake, reducing the enemy's ability to fire back and cause damage. Pilots should circle and angle their undamaged torso sides to the enemy while waiting for their PPCs to recharge in order to spread what damage the enemy manages to inflict. When operating as a support Mech for other Heavies or Assaults, the Awesome C should make use of its Guardian ECM suite or Passive Radar and attack stealthily from the flanks. Pilots should be careful not to reach a critical heat level by firing too readily, as the heat spike will reveal their location on Radar. To counter this, pilots should use the time in between volleys to relocate to remain hidden, cooling down on route.
  
 
===Variant D===
 
===Variant D===
The Awesome D is a mid-priced, mid-range mech, capable against light and heavy targets. The primary damage comes from a single [[MRM20|Medium Range Missile Launcher 20]], while somewhat difficult to aim, they are very effective against large and slow targets such Assaults and Heavy Mechs. Imagine the look on your opponent's face as 20 missile bear down on them. A Trio of [[LXPL|Large X-Pulse Lasers]] with indefinite firing capability can accurately whittle down armor at a decent range and are more than sufficient to deter light assets from coming closer. [[EOptics|Enhanced Optics]] allow this unit to pick it's target, a good thing considering 64.8 KPH cruising speed. 14 [[DHS|Double Heat Sinks]] provides for constant laser output in a fire fight but a watchful eye on your temperature is still mandated. Rounding this unit out is 1 [[Free ton|Extra Ton]] of Ammo for the missiles.
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The Awesome D is a mid-range attacker that exemplifies the Awesome's role as an energy-heavy, sustained-damage support asset. This Mech's primary armament is a trio of [[LXPL|Large X-Pulse Lasers]] that can shear off significant armor over time at a decent range. To enable sustained firing of these massive heat generators, a staggering array of 15 Double Heat Sinks can dissipate tremendous amounts of heat, massively reducing the time spent between bursts and even enabling continuous fire in cold environments. Rounding out the armament is a single [[MRM20| Medium Range Missile Launcher 20]], capable of sandpapering off decent amounts of armor at a time and exposing weaknesses in armor to focus upon with laser fire. The key to using this asset is to take the flank of the main firefight under Passive Radar and exploit weak, distracted or stationary enemies, sapping their armor and assisting friendly brawlers. Do not try to take the brunt of the fight yourself - while this variant sports an extra ton of armor over most other Awesomes, this is not sufficient to counter its inability to spread damage while staring with X-Pulse fire.  
  
 
===Variant E===
 
===Variant E===
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===Variant F===
 
===Variant F===
This Awesome sports a quartet of [[ERML]]s with range of 600m, and a single [[Gauss]] rifle reaching out till 900m. The dual [[LRM10]]s do decent damage up to 1000m. Avoiding any moot point, this variants key strength might lye in its 15,5 tons of armor. While the enemy is occupied in whittling it down, the pilot is advised to make and exploit any weakness in the foe - using it's best with the provided weapons.<br>
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This Awesome is another permutation of the A variant, downgrading it's energy weapon compliment to add tonnage to its ballistic and missile armaments. Replacing the EPPCs with a quad [[RAC2]] & triple [[LRM|LRM5]] provides a comparable damage output while trading range for better heat management. With a more heat and ammo efficient build, more tonnage is devoted to defensive capabilities, bringing the variant up to the standard 15 tons of armor and fitting a GECM unit. These refits bring some unique benefits to the Mech to help it excel in its support role. The LRM trio can be chainfired to frustrate attackers with screenshake while the [[GECM]] suite protects against counter-LRM fire. Four [[Free tons]] will keep it well-fed.
In any operation involving any more but a single unit - it is most probable that the Awesome will be the one drawing the heaviest fire from the enemy, buying the other units time to live.<br>
 
The selling point as for any Awesome, is it's staying power divided by the cost.
 
  
 
===Variant G - ''"Nutcracker"''===
 
===Variant G - ''"Nutcracker"''===
 
The aptly named '''"Nutcracker"''' is a medium to short-ranged Awesome variant that sustains high damage output over time. At 700m the Awesome G is able to open up with a pair of torso mounted [[PPC]]s, useful for softening up damaged targets before closing to unleash a pair of deadly [[RAC5|Rotary AC5s]], which do the brunt of the high DPS shredding. This combination of weaponry is extremely potent, as the [[RAC5|Rotary ACs]] can burn through torso sides with focused fire, while the splash damage of a follow-up [[PPC]] blast can still hit destroyed torso sides even if the enemy attempts to hide their damaged components. Against heavier targets, pilots can exploit the screen shake caused by [[PPC]]s by chain-firing them with the Autocannons, maximizing damage output while reducing the enemy's ability to return it. 4 [[free tons]] for Autocannon ammo allows the Mech to fire with impunity, though with only 7 additional low-tech [[Heat Sink|Single Heat Sinks]], firing the PPCs too readily will lead to dangerous heat buildup. Lacking any other electronics, the Awesome G is unsuited to flanking maneuvers. Instead, it should form part of a main battle line during base assaults, using its heavy armor and significant DPS to overwhelm and destroy defenders. [[B-Pod]] helps finishing off hurt [[Battle Armor]]s.
 
The aptly named '''"Nutcracker"''' is a medium to short-ranged Awesome variant that sustains high damage output over time. At 700m the Awesome G is able to open up with a pair of torso mounted [[PPC]]s, useful for softening up damaged targets before closing to unleash a pair of deadly [[RAC5|Rotary AC5s]], which do the brunt of the high DPS shredding. This combination of weaponry is extremely potent, as the [[RAC5|Rotary ACs]] can burn through torso sides with focused fire, while the splash damage of a follow-up [[PPC]] blast can still hit destroyed torso sides even if the enemy attempts to hide their damaged components. Against heavier targets, pilots can exploit the screen shake caused by [[PPC]]s by chain-firing them with the Autocannons, maximizing damage output while reducing the enemy's ability to return it. 4 [[free tons]] for Autocannon ammo allows the Mech to fire with impunity, though with only 7 additional low-tech [[Heat Sink|Single Heat Sinks]], firing the PPCs too readily will lead to dangerous heat buildup. Lacking any other electronics, the Awesome G is unsuited to flanking maneuvers. Instead, it should form part of a main battle line during base assaults, using its heavy armor and significant DPS to overwhelm and destroy defenders. [[B-Pod]] helps finishing off hurt [[Battle Armor]]s.
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==Canon==
 
==Canon==

Revision as of 17:10, 9 April 2022

Awesome
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Class: Assault Mech
Faction: Inner Sphere
Ticket cost: 11 upon destruction
Tier: 12
Tonnage: 80 tons
Speed: 64.8 km/h
Torso yaw: 180°
Torso pitch: -35° to +45° while standing.
-35° to +55° while crouching.
Variant Armament
Variant Weapons Equipment
Prime:
Price: 103 650 CBills
Total armor: 75 076
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
A:
Price: 94 000 CBills
Total armor: 73 471
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
B:
Price: 98 500 CBills
Total armor: 75 076
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
C:
Price: 96 900 CBills
Total armor: 75 076
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
D:
Price: 99 500 CBills
Total armor: 78 920
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
E:
Price: 99 750 CBills
Total armor: 73 471
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
F:
Price: 97 500 CBills
Total armor: 73 471
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
G:
Price: 95 200 CBills
Total armor: 75 076
Engine Size: Pitban XL 240
Armor Points Distribution
BT
HD
LA
LL
LT
CT
RT
RA
RL
INT
6677
2760
6399
6399
8514
7234
11129
7234
6399
8514
5108

All stats current as of release 0.15.3

The Awesome is a fast Inner Sphere Assault Mech with a focus on medium to long range combat. The characteristics of the Awesome, with a lower price point and good speed for its weight class, may be better compared those of a Heavy Mech. However, it distinguishes itself with exceptional armor coverage, featuring a smaller than average profile for it's weight class and more armor than even some Clan Assault Mechs. The Awesome's firepower is usually based on a heavy reliance on Energy Weapons, backed up by large arrays of Heat Sinks to enable it to lay down continuous barrages with little worry for ammo depletion or heat buildup. Combined with specialized Ballistics or Missiles, and its good speed and armor, the Awesome makes for a rugged and adaptable Mech. However, this is not without some weaknesses. The Awesome has a limited torso twist and somewhat poor maneuverability, leaving the Mech open to being easily flanked by fast vehicles. Combined with a substandard weapon array compared to it's Assault class cousins, an over-confident Awesome pilot may find themselves hopelessly swarmed if caught flat-footed. To be most effective and mitigate these problems, the Awesome should be piloted with cunning, maintaining maximum range when possible and utilising Guardian ECM and Passive Radar to remain hidden while punishing enemies from afar with sustained barrages, and treating it's superior armor as a tool to outlast counter-fire rather than as a battle-line juggernaut. It should be noted that the Awesome's weapons are mounted in a horizontal line spread across arms and side torsos making it more difficult to render an Awesome combat-ineffective, but this also means that the Awesome can be vulnerable to enemy fire before it can fire back due to the relatively low placement of its weapons.


Roles and Gameplay Hints

Prime

The Awesome Prime carries a trio of ERPPCs as its main array of weapons, allowing the Mech to inflict serious damage out to 900m. The large burst damage and long recharge time for the ERPPCs allow the Awesome pilot to slip in and out of cover and deal damage easily, though pilots should be aware of the Mech's sluggish acceleration and opt to circle in and out of cover rather than moving backwards and forwards with the throttle alone. When caught in the open, pilots should torso twist away from the enemy in between ERPPC barrages to make best use of this Awesome's superior armor coverage. With an array of 10 Double Heat Sinks, the Prime can fire its ERPPCs nearly continuously, barely inching over the critical heat line. The Prime mounts a Beagle Active Probe, extending the Mech's radar range, allowing pilots to detect targets well before reaching firing range and giving them time to find a vantage point. Furthermore, enhanced optics allows easier sniping. At short range, the Prime can bring a Medium Pulse Laser and a Streak SRM4 to bear. While only a small deterrence to most vehicles, these weapons, along with B-Pod, help protect the Awesome against Battle Armor - A blast of four SRMs at a Battle Armor's feet as it lands are certain to kill it.

Variant A

One of the cheaper Awesomes, this variant is geared towards long range combat aided by its Enhanced Optics and is particularly effective against faster targets and aircraft. Three ER Large Lasers forms the bulk of this Awesome's equipment, and can deliver highly accurate damage at a maximum range of 800m. This is backed up with a single LRM15, which can lock on to moving targets. These weapon systems combined allows this Awesome to easily deal considerable damage to lights and mediums, though requires some additional battlefield awareness on the behalf of the pilot - LRMs require time to lock on and travel to their target, who may enter cover before they arrive, and lasers require time on target to discharge their full damage potential. Thus, pilots should deploy this Awesome in open areas to make best use of its weapons systems. The load-out is rounded out by a single Light Gauss Rifle, enabling it to gain first strike against most other enemies and punish those trying to escape it's most effective range.

Variant B

The B variant is a capable short and medium range brawler that breaks from the Awesome's typical support role profile. The mech's primary armament is a pair of Ultra AC10s. While lacking the sheer stopping power of true brawler autocannons like the Ultra AC20, it makes up for the lost damage output with greater range, fire rate and shell velocity, allowing it to place the first strike before entering short range combat and making it able to better engage fast moving targets like Light Mechs and aircraft. After blowing holes in the enemy armor from afar, the Awesome B can close and engage with four accurate Medium Pulse Lasers that can sear off components with ease. A Guardian ECM suite allows this Awesome to remain hidden until just before it reaches firing range, and protects the ungainly Mech against LRM assets. Five double heat sinks are adequate under most circumstances, though desperate firefights will require pilots to use small amounts of Coolant to stay below critical levels.

Variant C

This variant uses low-tech equipment and carries a simple but deadly loadout of four PPCs and an array of 14 Single Heat Sinks, making for a powerful mid-range support vehicle. The low heat of the standard PPCs (compared to ERPPCs or Clan ERPPCs) combined with the large array of heat sinks allow this Awesome chain-fire constantly, and permits patient pilots to an occaisional alpha strike. Pilots should opt to use chain-fire to maximise screen shake, reducing the enemy's ability to fire back and cause damage. Pilots should circle and angle their undamaged torso sides to the enemy while waiting for their PPCs to recharge in order to spread what damage the enemy manages to inflict. When operating as a support Mech for other Heavies or Assaults, the Awesome C should make use of its Guardian ECM suite or Passive Radar and attack stealthily from the flanks. Pilots should be careful not to reach a critical heat level by firing too readily, as the heat spike will reveal their location on Radar. To counter this, pilots should use the time in between volleys to relocate to remain hidden, cooling down on route.

Variant D

The Awesome D is a mid-range attacker that exemplifies the Awesome's role as an energy-heavy, sustained-damage support asset. This Mech's primary armament is a trio of Large X-Pulse Lasers that can shear off significant armor over time at a decent range. To enable sustained firing of these massive heat generators, a staggering array of 15 Double Heat Sinks can dissipate tremendous amounts of heat, massively reducing the time spent between bursts and even enabling continuous fire in cold environments. Rounding out the armament is a single Medium Range Missile Launcher 20, capable of sandpapering off decent amounts of armor at a time and exposing weaknesses in armor to focus upon with laser fire. The key to using this asset is to take the flank of the main firefight under Passive Radar and exploit weak, distracted or stationary enemies, sapping their armor and assisting friendly brawlers. Do not try to take the brunt of the fight yourself - while this variant sports an extra ton of armor over most other Awesomes, this is not sufficient to counter its inability to spread damage while staring with X-Pulse fire.

Variant E

The Awesome E is configured for extremely long range combat, boasting a pair of Light Gauss Rifles mounted in each arm and a pair of torso mounted ERPPCs. This Mech's Light Gauss Rifles enable it to strike targets from 1250m, out-ranging many other assets in the game, and a Beagle Active Probe enables pilots to identify potential targets at this extreme distance. Two additional tons of Gauss ammo allow the Awesome E to lay down a decently long barrage upon the enemy. At slightly shorter ranges the ERPPCs can provide powerful punch, useful for closing and knocking out targets after whittling them down with Light Gauss Rifle fire. Pilots should be careful using the ERPPCs too often though, with only 4 Double Heat Sinks to help dissipate the immense heat these weapons generate. This variant fares poorly at short range, as the long recharge time for its two weapon systems and its lesser armor can be exploited by assets carrying short range and fast firing weaponry. While its burst firepower is enough to dissuade most light vehicles, pilots should always opt to use this Mech at maximum range to avoid being jumped upon by larger assets, and use the Awesome's decent speed for its size to retreat into friendly formations once within 800m of the enemy.

Variant F

This Awesome is another permutation of the A variant, downgrading it's energy weapon compliment to add tonnage to its ballistic and missile armaments. Replacing the EPPCs with a quad RAC2 & triple LRM5 provides a comparable damage output while trading range for better heat management. With a more heat and ammo efficient build, more tonnage is devoted to defensive capabilities, bringing the variant up to the standard 15 tons of armor and fitting a GECM unit. These refits bring some unique benefits to the Mech to help it excel in its support role. The LRM trio can be chainfired to frustrate attackers with screenshake while the GECM suite protects against counter-LRM fire. Four Free tons will keep it well-fed.

Variant G - "Nutcracker"

The aptly named "Nutcracker" is a medium to short-ranged Awesome variant that sustains high damage output over time. At 700m the Awesome G is able to open up with a pair of torso mounted PPCs, useful for softening up damaged targets before closing to unleash a pair of deadly Rotary AC5s, which do the brunt of the high DPS shredding. This combination of weaponry is extremely potent, as the Rotary ACs can burn through torso sides with focused fire, while the splash damage of a follow-up PPC blast can still hit destroyed torso sides even if the enemy attempts to hide their damaged components. Against heavier targets, pilots can exploit the screen shake caused by PPCs by chain-firing them with the Autocannons, maximizing damage output while reducing the enemy's ability to return it. 4 free tons for Autocannon ammo allows the Mech to fire with impunity, though with only 7 additional low-tech Single Heat Sinks, firing the PPCs too readily will lead to dangerous heat buildup. Lacking any other electronics, the Awesome G is unsuited to flanking maneuvers. Instead, it should form part of a main battle line during base assaults, using its heavy armor and significant DPS to overwhelm and destroy defenders. B-Pod helps finishing off hurt Battle Armors.


Canon

Originally designed during the Star League era, the Awesome is a powerful Assault Mech built around an impressive array of Energy Weapons. It can operate for extended periods of time both as a defensive Mech and offensive Mech because it doesn't rely on ammo. This allows it to win battles by bleeding it's enemies ammo stores dry.

The Awesome as represented in MWLL is based off of the AWS-9M model introduced in 3049, just prior to the Clan Invasion. Featuring an upgraded XL engine and double heat sinks, the 9M was faster than the original 8Q model and replaced the original armament with three ERPPCs, two Streak SRM2s, a Medium Pulse Laser and a Small Pulse Laser.

Date Introduced 2665 during the Era known as "Star League" (2571 - 2780) - Unit Role: Sniper

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