What are the best BATTLETECH Mechs to start with? (Inner Sphere)

What are the top 10 Battletech mechs for beginners? This video also gives advice on how to learn to play Battletech with your starting collection!
CORRECTION
Alternate Mechs at 6:41 should be Crusader (CRD-3R)
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:20 Cavalry Mech
1:02 Battle Line Mech
2:03 Ranged Mech
2:18 Bodyguard Mech
2:38 Recommended Starter Lance
3:57 Where to Purchase?
4:07 Ranged + Cavalry Mech
4:51 Scout Mech
6:21 Battle Line + Cavalry Mech
6:41 Ranged + Battle Line
6:55 Why are flawed mechs "good" for the game?
7:25 Why are these mechs recommended for beginners?
8:10 Collecting a Faction (Davion, Liao, Steiner, Marik, Kurita, Taurian, Canopus)
9:10 Collecting Mercenaries
9:39 Bodyguard + Line Breaker Mech
10:13 Battle Line + Utility Mech
10:42 Bonus Recommendations
AFFLILIATE LINKS
A Game of Armored Combat Starter Set (Wolverine, Thunderbolt, Awesome, Commando, Shadow Hawk, Catapult, Locust): amzn.to/3GNCTox
IS Command Lance (Marauder, Archer, Valkyrie, Stinger): amzn.to/3gTbgjh
IS Battle Lance (Warhammer, Rifleman, Phoenix Hawk, and Wasp): amzn.to/3XYlakq
IS Direct Fire Lance (Atlas, Marauder II, Orion, and Crusader): amzn.to/3iucK3K
IS Heavy Lance (Banshee, Grasshopper, Centurion, Hatchetman): amzn.to/3XKdGRV
IS Striker Lance (Blackjack, Jenner, Panther, Wolfhound): amzn.to/3Unibic
IS Fire Lance (Longbow, Stalker, Zeus, Trebuchet): amzn.to/3AZHNLk
IS Heavy Battle Lance (Nightstar, Cataphract, Axeman, Bushwacker): amzn.to/3Fgvf4D
IS Urban Lance (Victor, Enforcer, Hunchback, and Raven): amzn.to/3VGQEcN
IS Support Lance (Cyclops, Thug, Dragon, Spider): amzn.to/3Vqgces
ComStar Command Level II (King Crab, Highlander, Black Knight, Exterminator, Sentinel, Mercury): amzn.to/3B1udap
ComStar Battle Level II (Crockett, Flashman, Guillotine, Lancelot, Crab, Mongoose): amzn.to/3UlSKO4
Northwind Highlanders Command Lance (Warhammer, Grasshopper, Highlander, Gunslinger): amzn.to/446R3ZT
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The style of this video is similar to Big Red 40k and Auspex Tactics. The introduction of the video was in the style of Tolarian Community College and the thumbnail inspired by Bricky.