BATTLETECH: The Tenshi

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ย. 2022
  • An #InnerSphere #Omnimech in the #DarkAge, built by the #DraconisCombine for the #DCMS, the #Tenshi is one of the most brutal #Battlemechs to appear in the 32nd century. Even with the turmoil in #HouseKurita, this machine goes on to prove the Dragon has teeth.
    Clearly inspired by the #Celestial #WordofBlake #Mechs from 2 decades prior to its development, the Tenshi is the last of their legacy, and is an intimidating, durable monster that stalks across the battlefield.
    The #GhostBears have felt its wrath and survived, which is more than can be said for #Clan #NovaCat, where this beast tread over the now decimated clan. If that didn't prove this angel's strength enough, it also has struck deep into both the #RepublicoftheSphere, and the #FederatedSuns, displaying itself to be truly the premier #AssaultMech in use in #YoriKurita 's #Combine.
    With #Toranaga now standing against #JulianDavion on #NewAvalon, the Capital of #HouseDavion, we will see if this herculean celestial will be enough to stop the Sword from driving off the Dragon.
    One of my favourite new designs from the latter era, let's all look at this Angel of Death, truly, the last Celestial Standing, even if it is a DCMS mech, and not a #WOB one.
    The Tenshi can be purchased from #IronWindMetals, and the link to do so is here:
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  • @LoliFoxQueen
    @LoliFoxQueen ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This is why we need a Mechwarrior game set in the darkage/IL clan era.

    • @aroknur4483
      @aroknur4483 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would LOVE to pilot this beast in MW5 . . . I also still want my dang Longbow to get some much needed love . . . * sings softly* Reach out, Reach out and touch someone . . .

    • @The_Bird_Bird_Harder
      @The_Bird_Bird_Harder ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be pretty cool, especially with a more robust mechlab.

    • @effincook4176
      @effincook4176 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love a game that covers all the timeline.

    • @nurgle333
      @nurgle333 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've heard some folks don't like the "more weapons" aspect of the later eras, I say the more the merrier

    • @roguerifter9724
      @roguerifter9724 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would be content with a late 3050s or 3060s Mechwarrior game but as long as there are some jump capable all energy weapon heavy designs I would be fine with a Dark Age or Ilclan era game. I just hope if it happens the developers don't decide to make the starting Mech a Legionnaire aka my least favorite Mech design in Battletech history

  • @dhoffnun
    @dhoffnun ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I was gonna say something about how rad this mech looks, but now all I can think about is that this might be the one case where storing ammo in the legs (as is often the meta in the Mechwarrior game franchise) makes legitimate in-universe sense.

  • @Thud-pq8rl
    @Thud-pq8rl ปีที่แล้ว +31

    How did I not see how closely this thing looks to a celestial? It's all I see now.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's even in the name.
      Tenshi means Angel.

  • @toysoldierkelsey
    @toysoldierkelsey ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Wow, coming from the steiner mech video, its hard to imagine a more different look. This thing is lean mean and well designed. Meanwhile Steiner tried to take a similar role and just came up short in every aspect.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yep. Pretty sad really. lol

    • @observationsfromthebunker9639
      @observationsfromthebunker9639 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Gotterdammerung and Tenshi both take their respective House's proclivities and run it to the limit. TBH I prefer this one over the other one.

  • @Stormseer88
    @Stormseer88 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Nova Cat Khan: Why do I hear music?
    Tenshi: -Za~ankoku na tenshi no you ni, Sho~ounen yo shinwa ni nare...

    • @observationsfromthebunker9639
      @observationsfromthebunker9639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This!! *applauds* Yes, if a mecha anime theme ever crossed over to Battletech, it would be "Cruel Angel's Thesis".

  • @phantam23
    @phantam23 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The Tenshi is a beastly opponent. You take what made the Omnis solid, strip out the Torso cockpit so you don't have to weld cybernetics in your brain to maximise the usage of it, and give it a good old Kuritan twist.
    It's a solid, reliable design, but seems to lack concentrated firepower in its official variants though. More of a hammer/solid line machine than the scalpel you get with other assaults that go heavy on the headcapping.

    • @miafillene4396
      @miafillene4396 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly what it is. You hit them ail on the head. With an assault mech.

  • @cobalt968
    @cobalt968 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It’s a bit strange to see a Kurita flagship Omni-assault mech not include a full clantech arsenal in its base configurations. But then again, the DCMS seems to favor lighter mech forces backed up by faster heavies. And per the earlier videos on these mechs, the newest mass-produced variants of the Grand Dragon and Lancelot that the DCMS fields utilize nearly full clantech load outs.
    In a battlefield with lots of speedy and expensive high tech hammers, perhaps a cost-effective anvil was exactly what was needed here.

  • @RyeFields
    @RyeFields ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I had no idea about that shutdown weapon, damn. That's pretty spooky considering it makes you completely defenseless

    • @phantam23
      @phantam23 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You should see the Hauptmann variant that pairs a pair of them with two UAC/20s.
      It's hard to get close enough to use them, but once you knock out a mech you can walk up and put 80 points of damage into them.

    • @Thud-pq8rl
      @Thud-pq8rl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@phantam23 that mech is deadly, but the ones I really hate are the fast mediums like that Phoenix Hawk variant. They get up on you fast and fuck up everything. Red is right to call the TSEMP a friend ending weapon.

    • @DanielIsberner
      @DanielIsberner ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I remain very proud of that variant. The original idea behind it was to use the two TSEMPs in a 1 1 pattern. Fire one every turn and keep the enemy shut down until you have obliterated it with UAC 20s.

  • @AWholeLegionary
    @AWholeLegionary ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The Tenshi will live on as the Spirit of Blake.

  • @stormcrow28
    @stormcrow28 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The Tenshi is an excellent melding of Blakist and Kuritan Omnimech experience. People often forget the DC has over 100 years of effective experience with Clan tech and Omnimech construction, especially when you look at designs like the Avatar, the Sunder, and the Black Hawk KU. The Combine rebuilt Luthien Armor Works' main facilities on Luthien by the Dar Age, including their Omnimech construction wing. The Tenshi would be an excellent partner with such staples as the Atlas, the Naginata, the Kuritan Project Phoenix Battlemaster, and the Sunder. With the use of ECM/ECCM rules, even Angel ECM equipped units can keep the C3 links going, allowing the Dragon to overcome ita foes. An excellent vid as always, @BigRed40K.

  • @MrDarthtelos
    @MrDarthtelos ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A fine looking Assault mech. It could be improved though. Couple of pincers, maybe some carapace. Carcinization is destiny folks. KING CRAB GANG!

  • @g3heathen209
    @g3heathen209 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Designed by Washu I bet. Piloted by Ryoko and maintained by Ayeka and Sasami.

    • @07deltasquad
      @07deltasquad ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So much yes

    • @observationsfromthebunker9639
      @observationsfromthebunker9639 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad to see I'm not the only classic anime fan who saw the title and went there.

    • @Bluehairedgirl89
      @Bluehairedgirl89 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeap!

    • @VulpisFoxfire
      @VulpisFoxfire ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That'd be Tenchi, rather than Tenshi. :-) On the other hand, with the name I'd expect them to be tall, skinny, and driven by emo teenagers...most notably painted in purple and green...

    • @R17inator
      @R17inator 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I expect one to be piloted by a certain blue haired celestial with a thing for peaches, flaming swords, red lasers, and rock turnips that shoot more red lasers.

  • @74Grimlin
    @74Grimlin ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Variable speed pulse lasers have different to hit modifiers than normal pulse lasers. At short, medium, and long range they get -3, -2, and -1, respectively, to the target number. So at short range they are especially deadly.

  • @AphexWebb
    @AphexWebb ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I'm really enjoying these uploads of late. I only recently discovered this channel and I've not been left dissatisfied. I genuinely look forward to scrolling through my sub list and finding a new video created here. It's good to see more battletech content with such outward appreciation and love for the franchise. More please!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I do my best to get content out as much as I can. I love the setting, mechs, and world of Battletech, so I'm glad it shows through :)

    • @AphexWebb
      @AphexWebb ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@BigRed40TECH It really does show through Red. Thanks for all the hard work you put into each upload you post 😁

  • @AGS363
    @AGS363 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I can not say that I like the Tenshi, because I hate the DC.
    But I really enjoy your new (improved) video style!
    Praise Blake!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Blake be praised!

    • @treevenewson
      @treevenewson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Toaster ❤

    • @bthsr7113
      @bthsr7113 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you don't like them, then why were you guys giving them materiel again and again and again!? Just let them fall

  • @jamesricker3997
    @jamesricker3997 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    How did the Draconis Combine get a Celestial Omni Mech design?
    They got Ninjas!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Wobbies were dead by the time they made it. But they clearly were inspired by it.

    • @jamesricker3997
      @jamesricker3997 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@BigRed40TECH the Wobbies destroyed most of their technical data
      The Draconis Combine was still able to obtain enough technical data to produce the Tenshi
      Ninjas were most likely involved and probably had a lot to do with a lot of Wobbies dying

    • @Thud-pq8rl
      @Thud-pq8rl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In universe the answer comes down to one man in the DCMS: Uncle Chandy. That dude kept the IS in the fight until Stone showed up.

    • @codyraugh6599
      @codyraugh6599 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Thud-pq8rl hell uncle Chady even revealed the truth of how weak the Wobbies really were since they weren't even ready for the war "they" *cough* the master and Manei Domini*cough* started.
      And while I'm not fully buying the "clan Wolverine is the Wobbies" i do think they either have some survivors of the clan, i at very least Wolverine's secret data cashes which would have given them the insight needed to make anti-clan focused elite forces (seriously everything about the Manei Domini is either a direct insult of clan honor, or a loophole abuse that will score them early victories against the Clanners) including the schematics for many of Wolverine's mechs which they likely then couldn't start developing until they had more direct contact with Clan-tech.

    • @Thud-pq8rl
      @Thud-pq8rl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@codyraugh6599 You can say a lot about ComStar and the WoB, but the one thing you can't say is that their spy networks where not head and shoulders above anybody else. You see that when they exploit clan honor and bidding practices, when they discovered the exodus road, how they kept the chaos march off balance, and how they annihilated both the Dragoon incursion and the Case White task force. So them having info on the Wolverines is easy to explain, they where the first IS unit to fight any technical clan force, the Minnesota tribe.

  • @maxanderson2180
    @maxanderson2180 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Curse you for talking of the dark ages, now I'm actually interested in starting a force!

  • @Chris_Sizemore
    @Chris_Sizemore ปีที่แล้ว +49

    A quick critique on Omnimechs (and why they aren't for mercs). What makes an Omnimech special is the ability to switch loadouts between engagements. This means as long as you have omnipods you can rapidly replace damaged weapon and change role for the mech as desired. The downside? Omnimech parts are more expensive than their standard counterparts. To use the advantages of a Omnimech, you need to carry multiple loadouts worth of extra weapons and other parts, which can easily double the cost of the omnimech. You could of had 2 standard mechs in place of an Omnimech of the same tonnage and its train of parts. Also if you have a mixed unit of omni and standard mechs you effectively have 2 different logistics trains feeding parts to repair your units.
    Houses can afford this. Clans can afford this. Mercs? You'd need a huge unit of mercs to even think about supporting an omnimech, and it would probably be an entire lance of similar omni-mechs so you can trade parts between them.

    • @LazyLifeIFreak
      @LazyLifeIFreak ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's the eternal question, do you want more of the lesser or do you want few of the major?

    • @observationsfromthebunker9639
      @observationsfromthebunker9639 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's a good point, the true omnimech utility is out of reach except for the A-list mercenary regiments. It's likely that omnimechs in most merc units (especially the usual company-size unit living on a bootlace budget) will be of one specific loadout, generally the pilot's preferred type which is also considered useful in the unit's general role. Gotta make budget every month....

    • @iampoch01
      @iampoch01 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mercs would likely pick a weapons loadout and stick to that, effectively treating it as a standard battlemech. The Omni feature will be treated as an add on. It's nice to have though won't be used often, or if at all. We do that in some consumer products, too.

    • @salyerbrandon
      @salyerbrandon ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@iampoch01 exactly. Mercs don’t use it for its ability to change roles. They use it for the ability to ratchet off their broken AC/20 and slapping a pre-paid replacement on. It’s useful to the point that I do not use any mechs that aren’t Omni.
      In Mechwarrior 5 when you aren’t in an industrial hub everything cost more time and c bills, with some places 200% more of each. Losing a component in the middle of a multi mission contract will down a standard mech, but with the Omni you can slap your preferred weapon on and get back into the fight. Which is far preferable to climbing out of your angel of death and climbing into that 20 ton MG armed scout that’s sat in the back of the hanger every since you had to fire Goblin for lack of hygiene.

    • @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus
      @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omni are good logistics machines and small mercs really don’t have the same needs logistically that big militates do so yea you’re right my only addendum is some merc companies are basically smaller house powers in their own right and really get helped out with that Omni logistic support. Plus quick swap outs are always welcomed in a battle regardless of unit size.

  • @STSGingie
    @STSGingie ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the effects you had in this video. It really added to the sinister unease this mech gives off.

  • @meining-mech4378
    @meining-mech4378 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I never picked up on how the Tenshi has a similar appearance to the Celestials, but I can see some of the resemblance. The RoTS certainly had their own with the Uraeus and Kheper designs.

    • @matthewunruh3651
      @matthewunruh3651 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have to add that the RotS did not design the Kheper and Uraeus. Those 'mechs were designed by ComStar's new Blessed Order military in secret, and were appropriated by the RotS after the fact.

    • @meining-mech4378
      @meining-mech4378 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ah gotcha, thanks for the clarification. That makes more sense now considering how close those two mechs looked to their WoB ancestors

  • @MKmaki6094
    @MKmaki6094 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Gah! The quality of your videos have really leveled up as of late. I appreciate the diverse visuals and readouts you provide, looking forward for even more!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like them! I do believe in the virtue that things should always be changing and improving, or they will stagnate.

    • @MKmaki6094
      @MKmaki6094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigRed40TECH that is a good mantra to live by

  • @vana.johnson8845
    @vana.johnson8845 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm really feeling this 'Mech 1st Combine I truly like...! Hidden Monster Stompy✌🏾✊🏾👊🏾

  • @hatework4282
    @hatework4282 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I havent bought a miniature for Battletech in decades, but the Tenshi and Dragon II are so very tempting.
    Excellent video about an excellent omnimech from the best faction. Long live the Dragon!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Dragon's angel shall bring the Coordinator's justice to all the enemies of the Draconis Combine!

    • @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus
      @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus ปีที่แล้ว

      Any good Recomended places to get models? Iam working on just 3D printing models designed online at this point. Iam also mixed on funding them at all after what they did to one of their biggest writers but I digress.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus The Iron Wind Metals link to this model is in the description. There are no 3D prints of the Tenshi to my knowledge.

    • @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus
      @RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigRed40TECH genuinely thanks, how I missed that link is beyond me, I have no hobby shops in my area that sell battle tech stuff, I have one shop that sells war hammer stuff, even Titians but not a single battle tech mech. Also amazing vid, thanks for making my first day off in a few weeks all the better.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RomanvonUngernSternbergnrmfvus Awesome, thank you Roman! :D

  • @joshuamidgette4846
    @joshuamidgette4846 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello there shiny Tenchi, I'm not inside the building beside you in my Beserker 3S with axe ready to take your head.

  • @neptunestrident4364
    @neptunestrident4364 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like the Word of Blake bleed throughs, very cool

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have you heard the Word of Blake today, brother?

  • @jefffreese947
    @jefffreese947 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice video BR! Tenshi is a rare IS omni where I like the base frame is well designed and just about all of the formal versions.

  • @kathilmechworks4895
    @kathilmechworks4895 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It does feel like the Serph of the celestials. I tend to pick on a lot of the combine mechs as many in the Clan invasion and the jihad felt like let's just get something out into the battle field in numbers, this one feels likes an absolute killer. When ever I come around to my combine forces might have to get one. It does have a lot of the advantages of the celestials. Incredibly tough and uses a lot of energy for its main weapons, surprised it doesn't use the c3i the way its ancestors did.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No one has C3i iirc, after the Blakist era.

    • @kathilmechworks4895
      @kathilmechworks4895 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigRed40TECH I'm sure they have it around, but in universe i'm sure it's anathema due to being a central piece of blakest tech. One of the reasons the Tenshi and Uraeus are the closest mechs we will get back to the celestials despite how effective they were.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kathilmechworks4895 C3i was also Comstar tech, not even sure the Blessed Order had it tbh.

    • @EmperorPylades
      @EmperorPylades ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wasn't one of the main advantages of C3i the fact that Blakist MechWarrior were so Borged up that they could interface with it as well as their machine?

  • @matthewneuendorf5763
    @matthewneuendorf5763 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I assume that this and perhaps some other 'Mechs were essentially celestial-lite designs using salvage to shortcut the R&D requirements of a new omnimech.

  • @xgarcia1014
    @xgarcia1014 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    cool looking mech, from one of my favorite battletech factions. bird leg mechs are my favorite.

  • @codyraugh6599
    @codyraugh6599 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really want to see the Celestial serires if Mechs, particularly the Preta or Malak.

  • @treevenewson
    @treevenewson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It looks very cool, but it has no Combine asthetic to it. You're correct on the WoB asthetic.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wobbie, Draconis Combine... what's the difference really? :P

    • @treevenewson
      @treevenewson ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigRed40TECH Sacrilege I say...

  • @andresmarrero8666
    @andresmarrero8666 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like the Draconis Usurpers raided a few Blakest ruins at some point.

  • @vladforgot
    @vladforgot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Breath of fresh air in Battletech content.
    Da/IlClan content is amazing!
    Hope you will keep doing it more.
    Realy bored of those 2700-3025 grandfathers vintage refrigerators that flooded all battletech chanels.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Vlad!
      I'm going back to covering some succession war stuff after this run of DA mechs, but in-between TRO's, I will be covering DA designs.

    • @vladforgot
      @vladforgot ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BigRed40TECH hope that recognition guides will be here someday and not in 10 years :D
      For me as a little bit experienced player 2400-3049 is very boring and most of my games are at IlClan era and it is amazing in that number of new mecha that it's have.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I prefer 3025 myself, but I like most eras of Battletech, and I don't mind covering the later stuff.
      I'm covering it early with these videos between TROs, just because I think it deserve more exposure.

  • @mikewazowski1776
    @mikewazowski1776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dark Age -> Ilclan Era Game when??!?!? I want to use these mechs, in a World in conflict type game, or any RTS that allows INF, and Mech, air, and tanks like the Wargame series. The BT universe would get a lot more love if it had some more games. We can only dream. :(

  • @Wallenquist
    @Wallenquist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh me, oh my. What a beauty.

  • @randomnetsurfer
    @randomnetsurfer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool looking mech, and I agree with you how it's made for an excellent and terrifying compromise of survivability and pod space. That said, I have to say, 18:08 ... "merdium purse lerzers!" (sorry sorry sorry, it made me giggle though)

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% an oversight on my part.

  • @R.Specktre
    @R.Specktre ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A most necessary mech !!

  • @faithmcclosky4528
    @faithmcclosky4528 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always Red! I loved the tone of this video, it seemed very on par with the mech.

  • @miafillene4396
    @miafillene4396 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tenshi has a pretty weak amount of firepower at first glance. But it's a steady killer. And with it's lance and company mates? So lethal.

  • @panoramatint
    @panoramatint ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding, good sir.

  • @michaelmorford3932
    @michaelmorford3932 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy cow, what is the CBill cost of the prime variant? 23 million?
    What an absolute monster. Imagine the wreckage that a Lance of these mechs would leave in their wake!

  • @g-man4439
    @g-man4439 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant video once more, BigRed!

  • @donaldcampbell3043
    @donaldcampbell3043 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a life long Son of the Dragon I'm happy to see Kurita rise to its place over the lesser houses...

  • @UBERbuck
    @UBERbuck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm quite new to BT, just got into it via the recent releases, so I'm rather unfamiliar with the blessed Word of Blake. I would really love to learn more about their Celestial series. They look so cool, and I think a Level II of them would be a fun addition to my ComStar force maybe.

  • @louiskemner3216
    @louiskemner3216 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your videos get better and better!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always be improving or trying new things. Can't stay the same forever.

  • @sim.frischh9781
    @sim.frischh9781 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the look of this machine, but some of its configurations strike me as weird for weirdness sake.
    What i wonder most is that the pilot-saving fullhead ejection system is barely used on the new mech designs.
    THAT would be one thing i would like to see on MY mech.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eject? From a Combine Mech???

    • @observationsfromthebunker9639
      @observationsfromthebunker9639 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BigRed40TECH You need a reliable ejection system for the company's Kurita nemesis so he can make return appearances. "Clan Snek Cobra RETREAT!!"

    • @sim.frischh9781
      @sim.frischh9781 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigRed40TECH No, my point was the lack of that technology on new designs, not on the Götterdämmerung specifically.

  • @neondystopian
    @neondystopian ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Warhammer and BattleTech is all the civilized person needs. Well, that and corpse starch, anyway.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cannibalism is almost as good as carcinization.

  • @ian5395
    @ian5395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a freaking beast.

  • @TroySeward
    @TroySeward ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice cool mech

  • @Dokdiamant
    @Dokdiamant ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmm... don't know why, but it would be time for a Bushwalker or a "Hauptmann". :D

  • @krieg4017
    @krieg4017 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good.

  • @derrickjohnson4952
    @derrickjohnson4952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idk how I got here, I don’t know shit about battle tech, but I like this video so 👍

  • @kazekamiha
    @kazekamiha ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This thing looks like a Warhammer and a Thanatos had a baby.

  • @moustacherie7042
    @moustacherie7042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid -- I would really enjoy hearing more about these niche DCMS weebmechs. However, I will say this -- the electronic flickering here and there did start to give me noticeable eye strain at about the point it got to Configuration B

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, we've had a few people make the remark, in future videos it'll be toned down.

  • @MrMintyfreshsmell
    @MrMintyfreshsmell ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please do Tian-Zong at some point!!

  • @observationsfromthebunker9639
    @observationsfromthebunker9639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's no need for (a) Tenshi! 😁 Yeah, had to make that dad anime joke. This design seems like a true attempt to make an IS omnimech in Supersize Me tonnage. I can see why you like it. Maybe if my old pre-Clan merc unit could be reborn in the Dark Age or Ilkan eras....

  • @Demolitiondude
    @Demolitiondude ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just another dragon to slay.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Tenshi will slay all those who oppose the Coordinator!

    • @Demolitiondude
      @Demolitiondude ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Until it sees an NACC Atlas. I'm sorry but you have thrown off the pope's groove.

  • @StilgarAstartes
    @StilgarAstartes ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beastly 'Mech! I was not aware of this chassis to this day - to be fair, I'm a bit out of touch with the DarkAge / Jihad / IlClan eras. Got a lot more lore to go through, it seems.
    @15:52 "Merdium Pulse Lasers"? That's my new canon name for Medium ER Pulslasers now! So sleek - it pleases my inner Steiner. ;)

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      Merdium is the new Medium. So say Blake himself!

  • @gary9346
    @gary9346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awright!

  • @niven7953
    @niven7953 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For everyone raving about the double-TSEMP config, I'd like to remind you that the odds of stunlocking an enemy mech are actually quite low, since you need to hit the target and roll well on the TSEMP table for each hit, and every time you hit someone with the TSEMP you massively debuff your *own* accuracy for the next turn (even if it did nothing to the enemy mech), making landing followup shots very difficult. It's cool, but very inconsistent.

  • @beskar66
    @beskar66 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fear the Angel of the Dragon

  • @e2rqey
    @e2rqey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work as usual, but just so you know, the J in "junta" is pronounced like an H

  • @floridaman3823
    @floridaman3823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    95 toners kinda suffer from having to choose either speed or firepower. We know which one the Tenshi chose.

  • @voicetest6019
    @voicetest6019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its weird looking back on the Mektek designs against designs like this that seem to be based on designs from that team.

  • @Bluehairedgirl89
    @Bluehairedgirl89 ปีที่แล้ว

    Leave it to the Dracs to decide to play with fire and resurrect the ghost of some of the Wobbies monsters. Out here in the periphery we tend to say that anyone who is a power mad violent warlord with expansionist tendencies is “Pulling a House Lord”. And to a certain degree all the House Lords do it but by the Lord and the Lady the Kurita’s try to take that all the way to eleven and beyond.
    Okay to get more serious, yes this thing is a fucking monster, a perfectly tuned and well designed killing machine that sends a shiver down my Mechwarrior spine at the thought of having to fight it. Honestly it’s so nasty it makes me wonder how much inspiration that the Dracs took from the Wobbies. I’m praying really hard that the Coordinator and her puppet master arnt stupid enough to think they can pull a Marik, the Word isn’t a organization that can be controlled or even used. But that’s just me being paranoid.
    Anyway, I am willing to say that it’s hardly a surprise they developed a monster like this. After all I’d certainly be looking for a big nasty gun if I had to live with the Clan Occupation Zones on my border. And I do take some solace in this devil in angels armor bring between my own homeland and the fucking clans. If it kills clanners well then I’ll give it a favorable mention.
    Also oh gods, I don’t even want to think about the cost of a machine like this and how much it costs to keep it in the field. That would bankrupt most merc units.

    • @Bluehairedgirl89
      @Bluehairedgirl89 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      (Thank again for the video, the creepy wobbie factor was very interesting.)

  • @alyssinwilliams4570
    @alyssinwilliams4570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am having Neon Genesis flashbacks

  • @Gwolfsoun
    @Gwolfsoun ปีที่แล้ว

    18:07 apologies if I cause offense. But I gotta get a pair of those Merdium pulse Lasers. No better advert than that.
    Donnel rep:"They're pulse lasers."
    Customer:"What size?"
    Donnel rep:"Medium."
    Customer:"Yeah but what do they do?"
    Donnel rep:"Murder."
    Customer:"They're Merdium Lasers?"
    Donnel rep:"Get out."

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No worries! lol
      Just a typo. It hurt me when I realized it was in there XD

    • @Gwolfsoun
      @Gwolfsoun ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigRed40TECH You're good man! Sometimes they little mistakes just slip in there. But they make the rest of the perfection that much better. It's like the Warhammer. It's not perfect but it does a darn good job. Appreciate all your hard work man!

  • @iampoch01
    @iampoch01 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if the Draconis Combine has WoB sleeper agents waiting for the opportune time to invade the Dragon from within.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly, this isn't the case. :\

  • @williamjanak2013
    @williamjanak2013 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    CGL are going to make the Dragon to bit it self in civil war to keep it in check...Which I would not mind since the Suns are weaken quite a bit. It should be interesting to see how the map will change when all is said and done.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They recently had a civil war, so I doubt we'll see another.

    • @williamjanak2013
      @williamjanak2013 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@BigRed40TECH You do mention that in the video. That is what I get for getting ready for work and not paying close attention.

  • @JCDadalus
    @JCDadalus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2x MERDIUM pulse lasers? ;) @17:30

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea, caught it too late during the Premier. I was working on fixing a ton of other things and totally missed it. lol

  • @havoc3742
    @havoc3742 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you should've given an Honourable Mention, to the original Tenchi, the 65-ton Attack Chopper on legs that was made, and named, in honour of a deceased programmer who worked on Mechwarrior 4's MekTek Pack for Mechwarrior 4 Mercenaries, If for no other reason, than to honour the fallen.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      Honestly, I didn't even know it existed. Also, Tenshi means Angel. Tenchi means Imperial Sky, or Heavens.

  • @ChaosTicket
    @ChaosTicket ปีที่แล้ว

    The Tenshi seems underwhelming at first. 1 Gauss Rifle and 5 Light PPCs is light armament for a 95tonner. Mounting its weapons in the arm is risky.
    I had to look up where all its missing tonnage was before I found them. Its in the gadgets the Tenshi carries.
    It carries a Targeting Computer with takes up almost 10% of its total weight. It carries a Supercharger, but on a very slow Assault Mech with only 54kph speed its a small improvement. A Guardian ECM is practical if unimpressive compared to an Angel ECM.
    Its a step up compared to something like the Gotterdammerung, but overall isnt too much. Its a tough frontliner, but limited. In Particular it reminds me of a complicated Awesome, Banshee, or Nightstar.

  • @awesomefatBruceLee
    @awesomefatBruceLee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As cool as this looks definitely prefer the unofficial MW4 mektek "Tenchi"
    (Its torso is an attack helicopter with upside down wings with guns on top, how could you beat that?)

  • @CMDRFandragon
    @CMDRFandragon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tenshi looks cool, but I recall not ever really using it in MW4:Mercs MEktek. I think it only had small weapon slots....

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Tenshi, I'm pretty sure, is not in MW4. It's from 50 years after that game existed in universe.

    • @CMDRFandragon
      @CMDRFandragon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BigRed40TECH it was in the mektek mod, along with about 100 other mechs id never heard of, like the Pitbull, Blackheart...yeah, it was a cool mod

  • @idiom2805
    @idiom2805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't see the Atlas 3 beating a Tenshi.

  • @jtjames79
    @jtjames79 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🤖 Blake's word guide you.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May Blake's wisdom bring you peace

  • @Gigas0101
    @Gigas0101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wonder if PPCs are going to completely replace lasers in the newer eras.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think so. This still uses lasers in several variants.

    • @observationsfromthebunker9639
      @observationsfromthebunker9639 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "When are people going to realize that lasers are just focused light?" - from a great Car Wars story.

  • @eduardor-o4884
    @eduardor-o4884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's your take on the ragnarok mech?

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't rteally like Mech Assault.

    • @eduardor-o4884
      @eduardor-o4884 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigRed40TECH ah. So the ragnarok is only a mechassault mech? I thought it'd be in other games like the atlas but ok.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah, it was invented for Mechassault only.

    • @eduardor-o4884
      @eduardor-o4884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigRed40TECH ok. Thanks bro. It's been years since I've played any mech games so I forget many things. Do you remember the arcade days when you sit down you have the controller when you move your mech in the game your chair moves like as if your in the mech itself? Good times.

  • @g-man4439
    @g-man4439 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Might wanna double-check your transcript, a number of typos, e.g. strcture, merdium. Also you said 3 additional heatsinks (not 5).

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably just an error on my part, the script is accurate.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3 additional doubles IS accurate to the Prime Variant, which is where that should be.

  • @naomy1701
    @naomy1701 ปีที่แล้ว

    as awesome as the MEch looks, but Weapons only mounted at the arms is a severe shortcoming in prolonged fights as arms have the tendency to get blown off

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not a bruiser that can just be sent into the fray. I think these things are great. Best mech ever? No, of course not. But I do think they're solid.

  • @bangalorewolf5952
    @bangalorewolf5952 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In all the almost 40 years I've been a fan of all things Battletech. I have never liked the Draconis Combine.
    And, after this vid, I like them even less now.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huzza- wait a second! lol

  • @stephanellenberg2871
    @stephanellenberg2871 ปีที่แล้ว

    At first I tought that is a pretty sweet looking design. Then I noticed the leg mounted missile launchers and couldn't stop laughing.
    Anyway it's aways fun to hear about those theoretical mechs, since for me the Battletech timeline ended with the clan invasion.

  • @jollyjohnthepirate3168
    @jollyjohnthepirate3168 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So the Draconis Combine decided to lie about the true size and capability of their armed forces. If only there was a real world historical country that did something very similar to this.......say some country in Asia. Maybe an Island nation.

  • @chilliewhk
    @chilliewhk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time people talk about the Word of Blake I can't help about the first time I heard of them. They were called Wobbies and it conjured the image of the goofiest space cultists I could imagine in my mind.
    Sadly now I can't take them seriously at all because of this dumb nickname.

  • @FerrousAradicen
    @FerrousAradicen ปีที่แล้ว

    Still no Annihilator yet? Most saddening.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Annihilator's video, at current production rate, looks like it will be probably in late October.
      I do have to forewarn you though, I am unlikely to have an opinion on this mech which lines up with your level of enthusiasm. It will be gone over as any other machine, but I would not expect one which is draped in flattery, at least for most of its variants.

  • @rylanddungan8797
    @rylanddungan8797 ปีที่แล้ว

    REMEMBER NEW AVALON!!!
    DEATH TO THE DRAGON!!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      New Avalon is simply apart of an anti-piracy operation on behalf of the Draconis Combine. It is being governed by responsible people, thankfully. ;)

  • @dukeynukey6725
    @dukeynukey6725 ปีที่แล้ว

    Und ok! As ze head general of House Steiner, ve are goink to invade ze Draconis Combine und steal ALL of zeze mechs
    Und ve shall rename zem ze Oktoberfest!

  • @franksmedley7372
    @franksmedley7372 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Red.
    I may have started out as a Davion-ist, and later Mercenary, but I like well-made Mechs.
    Having said that, I find myself liking this Kuritan Mech design. Much to my chagrin. If this is the face of 'modern' Kurita, I may have to just put aside my decades long dislike for them.

  • @grinssogray9510
    @grinssogray9510 ปีที่แล้ว

    okay, am these effects are distracting me a little :(

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry Grinsso. Just trying to make these things a bit more exciting than just a single static picture.

    • @grinssogray9510
      @grinssogray9510 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigRed40TECH nothing against making it a little more interesting but especially the flikkering over the whole screen was... not so good

  • @robrib2682
    @robrib2682 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm just going to say it, I hated the way that design of arms looks on the angry lunch box that is the puma and I hate how it looks here even more because it just looks wrong to me. Probably because I've seen enough things that are built like those arms have the end most pieces snap off or the middle piece break in half enough times that it just doesn't look trustworthy to me
    Edit: love everything else about this mech though. The Idea of a great house using tech from the blakies and exploiting the terror that inspires is a very.... human thing to do with a weapon of war. I just REALLY don't like the arms because I like things that look like the dragon and bird legs on mechs.
    Edit 2: 21:35 blink twice if the commissar has his pistol on the back of your head, Red

  • @scandinerdian1961
    @scandinerdian1961 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry man, but the constant "effects" in this video, is just to distracting. I just can't watch it like this.

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll take note, you're the 2nd one to mention this, so it may see some reduction in the next video.

    • @scandinerdian1961
      @scandinerdian1961 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigRed40TECH nice, cause I like your content😎 You're trying out new things, I get it. Gotta find your style, so to speak. Would love to see some more contextual imagery of possible: drawings, pictures, whatever. You probably know Tex Talks Battletech, so now that he's taken a break, you have a void to fill, and an itch to scratch!

    • @scandinerdian1961
      @scandinerdian1961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BigRed40TECH nice, cause I like your content😎 You're trying out new things, I get it. Gotta find your style, so to speak. Would love to see some more contextual imagery of possible: drawings, pictures, whatever. You probably know Tex Talks Battletech, so now that he's taken a break, you have a void to fill, and an itch to scratch!

    • @BigRed40TECH
      @BigRed40TECH  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scandinerdian1961 Tex is always months away from releasing things regardless. I try to update at least 4-5 times a week. :)
      Unfortunately for some mechs there just isn't much art for them, which kinda puts people in the corner. I wouldn't expect the electric effects to disappear, but I would expect them to be lessened, by how much I don't know, though.

    • @scandinerdian1961
      @scandinerdian1961 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigRed40TECH an option would be too simply remove the sound effects, as they really are the most distracting aspect. Well hope I can come back to your videos in the future.

  • @jacobguevara3708
    @jacobguevara3708 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really inefficient design. Against a min-maxing opponent i.e. someone serious, it will be like watching a wife beater pick a fight with Bruce Lee.

    • @jacobguevara3708
      @jacobguevara3708 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course the solution of our society 9 times out of 10 is to block anything better. It's why all our stuff's made in China. Fake af and inbred. It's like banning guns because it threatens the aristocrats. Such idiocy has consequences.

    • @warlok363
      @warlok363 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Stock mechs only at any table I'm at.

    • @jacobguevara3708
      @jacobguevara3708 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@warlok363 Well then my table gets to be the fun table. With free beer. You can keep your grumpy, old table.