Will Mechs ever be used in battle?

2006-07-20 10:32:38

#1

Coolbeano: Level 13.5 BF2S Ninja Penguin Sensei; +378|7076

Are Mechs really that great? I mean, sure, they look cool, every sci-fi/futuristic story features them, but think about it: Would man ever make such things? What are the advantages of a walking weapons platform? I can't think of any that would counter the tremendous disadvantages you face with one. Things such as a large sillouhette/profile, wear/tear of walking mechanism, the many weakspots by such a shape/form, speed/endurance versus fuel efficiency, the limits of how much recoil it can handle, etc.

Are they really an effective and economical alternative to modern vehicles such as APC's and Tanks?

Discuss.

2006-07-20 10:35:20

#2

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7029

go watch gundam... those are what mechs should be! imagine them in battlefield series... zomfg teh uber pwnage

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2006-07-20 10:55:13

#3

Krappyappy: 'twice cooked beef!'; +111|7133

only advantage mechs have is greater mobility, they can go where tracks/wheels can't, like steep slopes. but a plane is still more efficient.

we'll see mech-suits for infantry before we'll see giant robots.

2006-07-20 10:57:07

#4

Coolbeano: Level 13.5 BF2S Ninja Penguin Sensei; +378|7076

You and your goddamned ninja antics. Pssh go to sleep.

2006-07-20 10:58:58

#5

manitobapaintballa: Member; +32|6932

cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
go watch gundam... those are what mechs should be! imagine them in battlefield series... zomfg teh uber pwnage

no if we were to ever make mechs they wouldn't be flashy....... not to mention i don't think that the military would make a weapons platform that a 15 yr transvestite can operate (yes most japanese hero's are 15 yr trany's, read the gamespy article)

2006-07-20 11:03:05

#6

CookieMonster117: Member; +0|6947

Screw mechs. Be a man and fight on the ground.

2006-07-20 11:04:26

#7

Kimosabe-sa: Member; +11|7002|Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Think the power of a tank and the mobility of a man.

2006-07-20 11:04:52

#8

Coolbeano: Level 13.5 BF2S Ninja Penguin Sensei; +378|7076

CookieMonster117 wrote:
Screw mechs. Be a man and fight on the ground.

I'd like to hear you say that to some air force men about planes.

2006-07-20 11:14:28

#9

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6842|Global Command

Robots are the future.
Swarms of radio control gunships. Smart tanks. IED finders. Predator drones with sniper rifles.
I think we have many tricks up our sleeve that have not been seen in Iraq.

2006-07-20 11:16:44

#10

Cybargs: Moderated; +2,285|7029

manitobapaintballa wrote:
cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
go watch gundam... those are what mechs should be! imagine them in battlefield series... zomfg teh uber pwnage
no if we were to ever make mechs they wouldn't be flashy....... not to mention i don't think that the military would make a weapons platform that a 15 yr transvestite can operate (yes most japanese hero's are 15 yr trany's, read the gamespy article)

sadly its true about anime.... but gundam seed is better

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