BattleTech Clan Striker Star Review! | Wave 2 Kickstarter Deep Dive Series | Clan Invasion
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Thom is back in the studio and ready to sink his claws into this exciting Clan Star featuring some light by deadly 'mechs: The Vapor Eagle, Horned Owl, Hellhound, Incubus - and everyone's favorite - the Piranha.
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Thom's comment that the Goshawk is from Nebraska made me choke on my mashed potatoes! Real life Goshawks can be pretty scrappy. They are not the largest of the raptors but from what I know they are extremely territorial and have been known to attack people near their nests. OK, enough nerding out about birds. Thanks for the review.
Haha! Thanks as always for watching. I will forewarn you that Thom’s comedy knows know limits.
*removes binoculars* Ah a fellow ornithologist I see!
@@thomberg3457 More like spotted the Jade Falcons ITT... :)
Okay, hear me out here: the Incubus is what the Clans would make if you told them you wanted a scout/flanker 'Mech with primarily energy weapons but also anti-infantry capabilities.
In other words, it's secretly the 'real' Phoenix Hawk IIC. Early on with Clan lore, trueborns didn't like jump jets for the most part. At the same time, for some reason, most medium-weight IICs were downscaled from the original weight of their Inner Sphere origins: the Shadow Hawk IIC is 45 tons and the Griffin IIC is just 40. Their IIC take on the Phoenix Hawk being 30 tons wouldn't be entirely improbable.
I could believe that.
I can get behind that totally!
Conjurer/Hellhound/Wolvie IIC was a favorite in MW4: Mercs. Also a pain to face in the Halloran V artillery escort mission, those ACs and large laser could ruin your day
The best thing in this star is the Wolverine IIc. It's a sleek update to the OG Wolverine and gives you an opportunity to troll your loreful Clan opponents by only referring to it as a Wolverine IIc and not as a Hellhound or Conjurer. Personally I like to reserve Hellhound for the MW4 model, which deserves to be its own 'Mech.
The Piranha is one of the best named 'Mechs in the game. A swarm of those things will strip a Daishi to its bones in a matter of seconds.
The lore for the Goshawk says it's intended as a duelist, but personally I think it's loadout is pretty great for a garrison 'Mech. It has mobility (including jump jets), accurate firepower, and the ability to erase any infantry who are attempting to breach whatever you're defending.
The Wolverine IIc is similarly solid, though I have to imagine that the double SSRM2s are a legacy of when Infernos worked in any 2-pack SRM variant.
The Vixen has a similar loadout to both the Goshawk and the Wolverine IIc, taking the ERMLs of the latter and the quad MGs of the former. The fact that all three 'Mechs are so similar to each other speaks to how effective the Clan LPL is.
The Peregrine reminds me a bit of the Wolfhound with the LPL and 2 MPLs. It's heavier than the Vixen but has a half ton less armor, and lacks speed comparatively, but the all-pulse loadout should make it a superior light hunter.
Honestly, this star is absolute death to infantry. 4 mgs on two of them, and the Piranha's dozen, and every unit is highly mobile.
The overwhelming reliance on LPLs for main guns really fits with the second-line deployment profile for these designs as well.
Visually, each one of the models is very well done. The Piranha is probably my least favorite, but even it isn't bad looking.
Excellent synopsis as always! And agree - when I hear Hellhound I always think of mw4!
Pulse lasers and lots of small streak pods are my weapon systems of choice when I can't be bothered to train my mechwarriors to shoot straight.
Lazy clanners.
THE WATCH WOULD LIKE TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION. And yeah the Hellhound is amazing :D
@2:09
Tukayyid?
No Akron...
Of course, Laser Zeppelin at the Planetarium
I'm not sure where the picture on the front of the Battletech Support Deck first appeared, but I do know that it appears in the Alpha Strike Commander's Edition Rule Book on page 123. Looking at the Mechs involved and their paint schemes it definitely takes place during the Jihad, so was likely made in the early 2000s or later. Also, it appears to be based on the paint schemes and Mechs involved a battle with the Word of Blake on one side and the 1st Donegal Jaegers with some Clan Wolf-in-Exile on the other.
❤️ good info!
If I remember right, the original designs for these (except for the Piranha) were designed in Japan. Since a lot of the original mechs were licensed anime mechs, when one of the video games was ported over to Japan they had to redesign them because everyone there would’ve recognized them from Dougram and Crusher Joe and Macross. Victor Musical Industries (VMI) drew up new designs for the anime-derived mechs, and FASA later used them for the IICs. They also had VMI draw a few more to round out the second-line clan mechs.
But I find it a little strange that these second-liners often seem better than the omnis.
This would make sense!
Another Great Video. The Horned Owl to me looks like a MS-09B Dom from UC MSG.
The original lore spreads them across the invasion clans. And through salvage any clan or clan flighting units should be able to field them.
oof the Wolf's Dragoons boxset. B&N don't ship to the UK so that's one set that will sadly pass me by. Regardless, another great video guys!
Are you sure? they ship to Australia
And you could always try to connect with someone in the us to get one and ship it your way
Excellent idea!
Can you put the cards and the artwork up close to the camera too? Not just the mechs.
How would someone get these? Are they just not released yet?
They were part of a kickstarter but will be in retailers very soon! Some on ebay as well but from what I have seen theyre overpriced.
Hi guys, great video! Cool tip, this exact 5 mechs are the main mechs for the characters on an official Battletech novel called Ghost of Winter. The main guys used the Goshawk. That might be the reason for this strange line up, but I do agree in that it is an unbox and play star. Keep up the good content!
Ahhh awesome! Thanks for this tip! I never read that one, so it makes a lot of sense now… 😁
Close, but there's no Piranha is Ghost of Winter.
@@Dakkss true true, in ghost there was a second Vixen instead of the Piranha.
*squints* are they really that different? 😁
The Incubus/Vixen is a nasty piece of business, combining high speed with a large pulse laser or ER PPC depending on the variant. This whole set has some great second-line Clan mechs that can fit into a list s lot easier than some of the big Omnimechs. Love these unboxing vids, getting your reactions to the new sculpts, and having good fun!
Mmmhm! Clan LPLas is naasty haha. And tons of them in this star!
Im regretting not getting the striker lance.
Its a good one
It's a Wolverine IIC! COME AT ME CLANNERS!
Is this star pack the Steel Viper star featured in the book Ghost of Winter?
I plan to get this box eventually. I will paint the Horned Owl up to look like Char Aznable's Zaku II from Mobile Suit Gundam, and the Incubus as Maximilian Jenius/Max Sterling's VF-1 from Macross/Robotech.
I painted my Horned Owl green and purple to look like Gundam Gusion from IBO.
Great review! If your playing 2nd line clan mechs, especially with these armed with clan pulse lasers the pilots dont have to be elite to be deadly. Hopefully can get a preview of a painted wave 2 mech next video. looking forward to more videos. Great work!
A few more unboxings to go!! Then back to the good ol’ stuff
Love this call out!
I just want these packs to come out before I die of old age... I mean are we ever going to be able to buy any of this cool stuff even on Amazon??? 🛒🙄💯
Eventually, yes. Here's to your health!
@@rburt3 🍷🤖🎩 I know brother it's just a little bit annoying that all these cool people have got these wonderful toys and I'm happy for them 😁 but it sure will be great when I can be happy with them 🤗 this was the first Miniatures game I played also so yeah I want them 😘🤠💥
Somehow I ordered every force pack except this one! Crazy... Guess I am on the hunt now.
They’re on ebay for $6,945,229.00 right now.
But I will sell you mine for the low low price of 1m - a 5.945m discount
One of the reasons the original Wasp is one of my favourite mechs (besides being such an underdog) is that the mini makes a good proxy for both valkyrie, and incubus.
As for the Inky - it's a great mech. 1500 bv is quite a bit - you can get some real killers around 1300, but 9/14 move, 5.5 tons of ferro-fibrous, LPL, 2 ERML, and MGs. And the variants are really good too - SSRM6 and 2MPL on a mech that fast is some serious firepower.
Liked and commented.
I am very much looking forward to this star pack. it's full of all sorts of nastiness. If nothing else, it proves that even Clan 'second line' units are worthy of respect.
(The Horned Owl looks like a Southern Cross Bioroid to me, BTW).
As for the clans they all come from/heavily used by:
Piranha: Diamond Shark
Incubus: Jade Falcon
Horned Owl: Ghost Bear, though Smoke Jaguar are fond of it too
Hellhound: Jade Falcon
Vapor Eagle: Steel Viper
Having said that, by 3060 it seems most of the clans have at least limited access to all of them.
Love your reviews, I have been playing since the beginning, and if you ever want info ahead of time, "Phone a friend" me. I would be thrilled to help you with the old stuff.
Nice video! Can you use the Battlefield Support Deck with Alpha Strike? Are the AS rules also on the cards?
I will have to take a second look at the AS rules but I didnt see them on the cards…
Mega-Man? Samus? No way, that's the Doomslayer for sure...
The thirty tonner is 9/14
One the one hand, it is awesome to see your reviews of the Minis, on the other hand it makes me waaaaay more pissed that my Wave 2 package got lost 🙈
Oh no! Man I am so sorry….
@@DeathfromAboveWargaming cheers mate.. let's see what CGL comes up with :)
keep 'em videos coming!
You can count on that one!
I just want these packs to come out before I die of old age... I mean... DAMN! I am sure the guys will replace your order. 🛒💯
@@DeathfromAboveWargaming 🤗
"We should get him on the channel," LOLOLOL!!!!
Uhhhhh, that Battlefield support deck wasn't a Kickstarter product... Sneaky, CGL!
Well you know, new is new 😁 just mixing in some other products here and there to keep it fresh for you
@@DeathfromAboveWargaming I'm thinking more when can I get it? The Kickstarter Wave 2 stuff is starting to show up on Asmodee's catalogue, but no sign of this yet...
Oh interesting. I’m not entirely sure then!
@@lorcannagle Looks like we got a preview copy? Everywhere I've seen so far has it as a preorder and I don't remember this being in the KS.
I recently got a cattle master.
Dying
What makes the Goshawk's points scream up is the targetting computer. And the Hellhound is the Wolverine IIC
Oh yeah. The Goshawk's a fearsome opponent. To the point where one of my training scenario ideas is a 3 on one with 3 3052 era IS mechs vs one Goshawk and see how it plays out.
@@malusignatius Thats a good scenario, it can rip apart lights and Mediums in quick order and can wear down heavies thanks to the fact that it simply does not miss, -3 to hit is just horrific. The Goshawk is one of those Mechs that you don't field many off because its just a little bit broken. Sure she don't hit hard, but the sheer consistency means that it can wear you down.
@@sharlin648 It's one of the reasons why I'm a big fan of going off of BV instead of tonnage. At least BV tries to account for how savage certain equipment combos are.
@@malusignatius same, against the Clans you can't go tonnage because you'll be outgunned to a silly degree.
@@malusignatius Balancing by tonnage against Clans brings back nightmares from 1991.
I guess watching these videos atm is not the best idea for my patiens while waiting for my pledge... Which is on hold and the founders only know when and if I will get my stuff...
But seeing the Mechs and listen to your banter about them is to much fun 😅
Oh man, as a guy who bought in back in march, I've no idea when I'll get anything. I know the feeling plenty well.
I feel you my second wave is lockdowned on the other side of my country
This expansion is very weeb. Good looking models, but I don't know about throwing Gundams at the Inner Sphere, I don't know if that's ethical.
Unethical for sure 😁
They definitely made a lead/ralidium Hellhound.... cause I used to have one in my Merc regiment... and a Goshawk, which was a bit skinnier than the current version. Piranha looks GREAT....looks like the old TR pictures. It's the ultimate anti-infantry unit.
I'm still hoping to see a giant mixed game campaign some day. Classic or Destiny for smaller engagements and Alpha Strike for larger engagements. It wasn't an option in the last Patreon Poll but consider this the official planting of a seed of an idea for future campaigns.
It is something we talked about - some hurdles in the SP/repair conversion we’d have to wrangle 🙂
One day, I'll convince Aaron to throw in BattleForce for a campaign grand finale.
I just love how these IIC sculpts look a lot like the old VMI designs jumped right off of the page of Tech Readout 3055 (with modern updates ofc).
Although a box of 2nd line mechs they're some REAL monsters, the Goshawk is a LPL + targetting computer, the Incubus has a large pulse and is hella fast, the Horned owl is well armed, and so's teh Hellhound, a superb star, and you MUST paint the Horned owl like a green Zaku :D
LOL! Yes.
Actually if you stuck on a command antenna, and scratch built some horns for the pauldrons it would be spot on for Norris Packard's Gouf.
Where can we order this packs? I'm missing something here.
You guys should really have taken a look at the pilot cards... :P
Oh mannn what did I miss 😃
@@DeathfromAboveWargaming I could spoil it for you or let you take another look ;)
Let's get dangerous!
3:59 nice zoom. We can really see and read the card from that distance.
7:20 great camera zoom there, we can totally see the details of the cards.
At least I know you can be pleased!
Zoom in and show us the cards up close.
Nah
Haha