10-11-2006, 01:00 AM
AC Name: Apex
Head: Eye3 (0,5,2,3,0)
Core: U3 (0,1,3,6,0)
Arms: A94FL (0,3,4,3,0)
Legs: LF81 (0,2,8,0,0)
Boosters: Gull (0,0,2,8)
FCS: F73H
Generator: Lotus (0,8,3)
Radiator: Ananda (0,0,10)
Inside: None
Extensions: None
Back L: None
Back R: Ladon
Arm R: RL
Arm L: HP
Hanger R: Wraith
Hanger L: 69H
Optionals:
Amino
ES
EC
L+
Codon
Golgi
R+
There we go. As most of you know, I'm a midweight biped specialist. However, here's my first quad design for LR that I'm actually happy with. It's unlikely that this AC will win me any tournaments but at least it's really fun to use!
Theme:
Simple lightweight quad that can be piloted like a biped
Legs:
I know that the LF71 will make my AC much faster, but I just can't stand its drain. Hence, I opted for the LF81 despite its rather heavy base weight.
Weapons:
Since this is a quad, I wanted to make sure that I placed a back cannon. Because I'm relatively inexperienced in quad movement, ground-dashing while waiting for the double-lock of weapons, such as the GL, proved to be difficult. Then I found the Ladon series. I fell in love with the Ladons because once the charge-up began, I could freely move just as I would have if I were using a biped. The Ladon's damage-output isn't so hot but at least its high velocity makes it really accurate. I would've picked Ladon2 but weight didn't allow for it.
HP is on the left arm for the bigger lockbox while being my close-range support. Once the HP runs out, the hangered 69H then comes into play, still serving the same purpose.
The RL is there simply because I've become really accustomed to using it and because it packs serious damage potential. The Wraith is hangered just in case RL still runs out.
Usage:
Basically, stay between mid and long range to use the Ladon. If the enemy approaches and is between mid and short range, switch to RL. The handguns are for short range. Since this AC is relatively fast, range-control will be possible. This AC will probably work best if played defensively (aka backpedalling, lol).
Comments from quad-lovers will be appreciated!
P.S. Just in case you were wondering where this AC's name came from, here's the story: I was thinking of what to name this AC when I suddenly laid my eyes on Maitreya's DVD player... its brand was APEX. It sounded good so I used it. Go figure. Hahah!
Head: Eye3 (0,5,2,3,0)
Core: U3 (0,1,3,6,0)
Arms: A94FL (0,3,4,3,0)
Legs: LF81 (0,2,8,0,0)
Boosters: Gull (0,0,2,8)
FCS: F73H
Generator: Lotus (0,8,3)
Radiator: Ananda (0,0,10)
Inside: None
Extensions: None
Back L: None
Back R: Ladon
Arm R: RL
Arm L: HP
Hanger R: Wraith
Hanger L: 69H
Optionals:
Amino
ES
EC
L+
Codon
Golgi
R+
There we go. As most of you know, I'm a midweight biped specialist. However, here's my first quad design for LR that I'm actually happy with. It's unlikely that this AC will win me any tournaments but at least it's really fun to use!
Theme:
Simple lightweight quad that can be piloted like a biped
Legs:
I know that the LF71 will make my AC much faster, but I just can't stand its drain. Hence, I opted for the LF81 despite its rather heavy base weight.
Weapons:
Since this is a quad, I wanted to make sure that I placed a back cannon. Because I'm relatively inexperienced in quad movement, ground-dashing while waiting for the double-lock of weapons, such as the GL, proved to be difficult. Then I found the Ladon series. I fell in love with the Ladons because once the charge-up began, I could freely move just as I would have if I were using a biped. The Ladon's damage-output isn't so hot but at least its high velocity makes it really accurate. I would've picked Ladon2 but weight didn't allow for it.
HP is on the left arm for the bigger lockbox while being my close-range support. Once the HP runs out, the hangered 69H then comes into play, still serving the same purpose.
The RL is there simply because I've become really accustomed to using it and because it packs serious damage potential. The Wraith is hangered just in case RL still runs out.
Usage:
Basically, stay between mid and long range to use the Ladon. If the enemy approaches and is between mid and short range, switch to RL. The handguns are for short range. Since this AC is relatively fast, range-control will be possible. This AC will probably work best if played defensively (aka backpedalling, lol).
Comments from quad-lovers will be appreciated!
P.S. Just in case you were wondering where this AC's name came from, here's the story: I was thinking of what to name this AC when I suddenly laid my eyes on Maitreya's DVD player... its brand was APEX. It sounded good so I used it. Go figure. Hahah!
