Chris Campbell wrote:
While true, that doesn't mean manipulators aren't desirable, even on a
combat platform. I wouldn't expect them to have any resemblance to
those on Gundam MSes, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't be present
(I'd expect something either like a Tachikoma's legs or retractable
limbs on a more durable combat platform).
Agreed, I wouldn't expect them to have any resemblance to those on
Gundam MSs, either. On the other hand I can't state that they would
*not* resemble them, either.
Screw that. If you can manage to create a stable magnetic bottle that
can hold and manipulate a high-energy plasma, go for broke -- make
yourself a lightsaber and make it a standard personal defense weapon
for soldiers everywhere. Give it to your combat platforms as well, of
course, but more for use as a cutting tool than a melee weapon.
Quite.
Nope. Tachikomas are where it's at when it comes to personal mobile
armor. Everything else is sheer fantasy (and even the Tachs push it a
bit).
In space?
Alfred.
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