Niode Bounty for Kings of the Mountain
And since we are a politically correct news network, that also applies for Queens of the Mountain... or even those like Patrick who can get a bit confused as to which they are, especially when they've had a few.
However as an incentive towards participation and honest competition, the Gamesmasters have announced a bonus bounty of 30 niodes to all pilots who win any flavour of medal as a one off incentive.
Not exactly a freeby since you have to work for it, but certainly a nice little bonus for those who do take to the mountain to fight.
The Big Missile Push
I'm having to keep this copy away from Kenneth, because all he can do is make statements like 'Look at the size of those racks' interspersed with 'Phoar' noises and lots of giggling. The things I have to put up with.
All clans have recieved the following statement regarding a rule change in effect for the next clan war.
CW 3315: MISSILES MORE EXPLOSIVE
Pilots returning from missions in and around the Yomi Gravity Reefs have noticed an odd energy trace in their sensors. These unidentified energy readings appear to be harmless, but mecha technicians are working around the clock to make sure they aren’t damaging any of the mech’s systems.
Prolonged exposure to this energy has resulted in its accumulation in mecha systems. The only noticeable reaction to this stored energy is Missile systems can lock on to the signature more easily, causing devastating damage. Some pilots are reporting that when their missiles strike a target, the stored energy amplifies the explosive power of the warheads.
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During Clan Wars 3315, Missile Weapon Specialists will do an extra 160% damage with missile weapons instead of the standard extra 80% damage boost.
This will ONLY be in effect for missile weapons when a pilot attacks a Missile Specialist.
(Remember: Defender sets the rules)
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Possibly related to this are reports of sudden erratic behavior by the Dreadwings. Scientists on Novum who are studying the creatures report they had been acting more docile, until recently. Now the Dreadwings are more nervous and trying to escape their artificial habitats. One researcher compared this new behavior to the behavior of domestic animals just prior to a natural disaster.
Is it possible the Dreadwings can detect this odd energy?
Now it is possible that this turn of events has been triggered by the recent issues around supply and demand in the "T" line of missile systems, and highly suspicious that missile manufacturers are concurrently running a large sale on their wares, but it will be interesting to see how many folks decide to give this much underutilised specialist class a stab.
Reminder... check in twice a day for the latest from the Galaxy Gathering
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Reminder part 2, weigh in with your opinion on each article in the comments section (inluding your player ID number) and we will give you some niodes for your thoughts!
Submitted by David McCallum #701548