Saturday, August 15, 2015

Pre Clan War Interview With Donald Alligood #201365 And Travis Retherford#697417

Welcome fans of carnage and mayhem, this is Donald Alligood bringing you one of the warriors of the fan favorites Zeon, Travis Retherford.  Welcome Travis, can I get your  player ID please?

Hello Donald, hows things with you tonight
Oops guess I need to put down the drink and pay attention a bit id# 697417

Very well sir, On the eve of this clan war and it seems to be loaded with good match ups.  What is your perspective on the upcoming war?

Well, I am concerned about a specific battle, as well as all, most of the clans we have been facing are showing considerable improvement. So this battle is not gonna be a cake walk like some in the past have been.

I'm assuming you are referring to the reigning division 2 champions Isle of Misfit Toys.  That is going to be quite a challenge.  I'm personally looking forward to see how we fare against one of the top clans in the game.  I'm also glad that were back to normal clan wars instead of the mechalympix circuit style clan wars.  That was a looooong string of fights.  Do you have a favorite or least favorite clan war format?

Yes it was and as this event is posted to be, this will be a slug fest. I just hope my forces are up for it. I know my Magnus is still a bit twerky from John T Mainers last volley, during the last time we faced the silly wabbits. Gotta give it to em.

Yes, you do have to give it to them.  I've looked all through the divisions, and even though I am not familiar with all the clans, there are only a few I can pick a clear winner.  I see many good matchups in this war.  Good chance the house can get a rare win on the betting this war.  Are there any potential matchups your looking forward to seeing?

WoW , Well as you know, I do favor Exiles, as well as Black Star, can I say the out comes never. For this is turning into a Sunday event any one might pull a hail mary at any given' time. It is getting really close in the lower divisions

And most of the middle divisions.  Thanks for your time Travis.  Best of luck to you and your Zeon brothers and sisters in the clan war.

Thank you Donald I know Zeon is gonna fight to the death so look out division three!














Submitted by  Donald Alligood #201365 & Travis Retherford#697417

Reminder Of What You Can Do By Pat Willis#224534

Just a simple reminder of what all we have going on around here. First off is the comic strip - We're looking for folks to write out a 3-8 panel script for the comics section. You send in the script, we send it to the Devs, they have final call on it and if it is good, and goes to print, Molly pays you Niodes for it.

Clan Logos - No I won't give up on this!!! Original artwork to be displayed proudly representing your clan here in our pages, it also pays Niodes. Again ORIGINAL art only, no Armored Core, Battle Tech, Gundam , Zoids etc etc... based art as we do have to watch the whole copy write thing.

Clan Liaison Officer - Still looking to fill these slots. You get voted on by your clan to be the officially recognized "voice" of your clan. You do the interviews for the wars, give us updates on the non war weeks, and generally deal with us editors. It beats giving all the Niodes to us or those guys over at A.N.N. We get paid per interview, so do you yes but we do all the interviewing. Do the math. Want in? Contact myself  or Artemis Molly via facebook and let us know!

So come on Galaxy we know you guys and gals are active and creative, show us what you have.













Submitted by Pat Willis#224534

Friday, August 14, 2015

Monk's Shop Talk by Monk Malone/Ron Frye #879655

Ok, boys and girls, it's time for another heart to heart. I've been on sabbatical for the last few weeks due an aggravated injury sustained in the Brotherhood's mecha hangers. I ain't @#$%@#$ or anything, just explaining my prolonged absence. I haven't had a chance to catch up on all the emails and messages piled on my desk either, but my editor has just informed me that if I do not produce an article before tonight's print cut-off, then I AM the one getting cut-off; and it sure ain't my print he's aiming those tin snips at! Now I puzzled to myself for a good little bit about what I should do a write up on, and as I stared at my cast, I had a stroke of inspiration...or it might have been my med's kicking in....not sure which. Anyway, here goes....

MONK'S TOP TEN SAFETY TIPS IN THE MECHA REPAIR BAY

10. Always wash your hands before and after using the toilet (my cousin Padder forgot to wash up before taking a leak once after handling a rack of thermite missiles....they found his genitals three blocks away)

9. Just being shiny does not mean you can eat it

8. Never use an incendiary device for a practical joke.....it's all fun and games until someone loses a lung

7. Stop using projectile launch tubes for trash disposal.....you may think it's funny, but would you want someone to shoot YOU with a moldy sandwich?

6. NEVER use an ice attack based weapon as a beer cooler

5. NEVER use a flame thrower to cook a burrito

4. Ramen noodles are NOT an essential corporate monthly expense

3. Keep your bodily fluids to private and to your self......I refuse to elaborate on this one

2. Everyone likes classic SyFy movies from the 20th and 21st century, but that does not make it ok to reenact the light saber duels from the Star Wars movies in the repair bay using Duboce lasers

1. Just because it is called a cockpit does not mean you HAVE to have sex in it....if you need this one explained to you, then it will never apply to you

And that is the end of another Monk's Shop Talk.

Cheers, slainte, cia, etc etc etc.....Monk.












Submitted by Sgt Ron Frye #879655

New Year Celebrations by David McCallum #701548

2 hours to midnight : 

Well, the community has been told we will have some pretty big celebrations with the New Millennium in Mecha Galaxy.

First off we had a very quick turnaround from Mechalympix to get prepared for a celebratory old style Clan war.

Next we have had a countdown sale, with all weapon and munitions suppliers getting in behind a decent discount for their customers.

Then came an early announcement of the prizes for the Clan War, and every clan that gets a medal is in line for mechs! Big payout just there for taking your life into your hands for the enjoyment of the masses.

And now an inkling of movement around the Pirate Moon with some mini-bosses unlocking? Maybe the rum runners are gearing up for party time.... whatever the reason, fireworks are going off early as clans circle the moon to brush up on their
pirate hunting skills...

Will keep things updated as we wait for the tolling of the bell, the big fireworks and the ticker tape.

Oh, and hopefully the New Year sales!!!


20 minutes until New Millennium :

The Pirate moon is open and there is a race on as mecha pilots mete out some Justice that has been almost 3 years in the waiting!

And its not a bad mission for a newbie to take on Captain Kilgore. But watch out, that timer is only 1 hour, but that's going to be a very nice haul for any newbies who can make it in time.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

And with it, presents for all pilots! Fire weapons, a niode stash, extra competitions and new equipment releases.

Ooooh, and those sales!!!

Celebrations are short lived however, as pilots soon get news of the Clan War divisions and are rushing to their bays to do last minute ordering of parts and weapons while they try to work out their best and newest battle formations.

With just another quick pop at those pirates of course....














Submitted by by David McCallum # 701548

Happy Third Birthday Mecha Galaxy!


Thursday, August 13, 2015

BREAKING NEWS: TOP GUN by David McCallum # 701548

Congratulations go to Deborah Roaché-Hudak of the Northwind Higlanders for hitting level 200 and making herself the uncontested, unquestionable Top Gun of Mecha Galaxy.

Deborah, I’ll be sure to wave next time you take your daily walk through my mech park to trash the place…

We salute you.






Submitted by by David McCallum # 701548

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Cockpit Quotes By Monk Malone/Ron Frye#879655













































Submitted by Ron Frye#879655

Terror Crane Fantasy Mecha By Allen Davis#165610

 The 85 ton Terror Crane resembles its predecessor,the Dreadnought, and uses a revolutionary design delivering the awesome firepower of a projectile armed mecha with the extended battlefield fight time gained using heavy lasers.  By sacrificing armour, more shield generators can be installed for superior shielding. The Terror Crane is designed to withstand the laser, flame, and ice weapons of the best front-line mechas, with the heavy projectile weapons on the Crane ripping holes in enemy lines while the extended lasers play havoc on the enemies weaknesses.  The Star  Factories address the loss of speed and agility in the heavy Dreadnought and give the Terror crane cantilevered legs with ultra joint actuators to cut down the large target profile of the larger mechs.  the low slung profile lets the Crane carry less armor and more shielding and increase speed dramatically.

By using the reverse canted bird style legs to give matchless stability, recoil compensation, and a low targeting profile similar to four legged mechs along with an Atlas Jumpjet (upgraded Midori boots), an upgrade available after lvl 50, the potential of advanced speed and superior battlefield maneuvers makes this one of the swiftest heavies on the battlefield.

The Terror Crane uses one articulated arm as a heavy laser and projectile platform with a medium compact turret shoulder mount for medium lasers. Its torso boasts a Cherenkov Ray and boosted shielding, giving unprecedented protection. The Crane still utilizes two weapon bays, recoil compensator, and massive coolant systems, all protected by armor baffles.

A benefit of this system is space optimization, allowing for more upgrades to weapons, cockpit, engine and chassis system far earlier than most other less efficient designs. The Terror Crane is designed to use its speed and overwhelming firepower to seek out and destroy the enemy. Able to handle the heaviest recoil of today's big bore projectile weapons, the Terror Cranes two main heavy weapons systems bays utilize the old hydraulic recoil systems, allowing the cannons the ability to alternate fire by recoil to increase speed and stability of its main guns.

The Terror Crane,is a combined weapons system using big gun design, along with formidable heavy laser systems. futuristic recoil compensator, stabilized weapons platforms, and advanced coolant systems allow the Terror Crane to fire the largest cannons on the move with the precision other mechas rarely achieve and the long distance abilty of the lasers makes the Terror Crane very formidable.

Standard with paired Exacto Shots, Cherenkov Ray, Twin Grazer, Smoking Gun


Bonuses
Build           Proj. Damage + 8%
Build           Speed   +10
Build           Shield  +10
Level 3         Cockpit Slot
Level 4         Weapon  Slot
Level 5         Engine  Slot
Level 7         Chassis Slot
Level 8         Speed   +4
Level 8 every 4 lvls. Weapon Slot
Level 10        Proj. Damage + 8%
Level 10        Shield Slot
Level 12        Laser Shield 10%
Level 13        Shield Slot
Level 16        Engine Slot
Level 18        Critical Kill +4
Level 19        Chassis Slot
Level 20        Laser Damage + 10%
Level 21        Cockpit Slot
Level 22        Missile Shield 10%
Level 23        Dodge (5)
Level 25        Engine Slot
Level 26        Dodge (5)
Level 28        Speed +5
Level 28        Engine Slot
Level 30        Proj. Damage + 8%
Level 31        Chassis Slot
Level 32        Projectile Shield 10%
Level 34        Cockpit Slot
Level 37        Shield Slot
Level 38        Speed + 4
Level 40        Laser Damage + 8%
Level 41        Cockpit Slot
Level 42        Ice Shield 10%
Level 42        Chassis Slot
Level 45        Shield (20)
Level 45        Engine Slot
Level 48        Speed + 4
Level 49        Shield Slot
Level 50        Trample 15%
Level 50        Atlas Jumpjet
Level 50        Precision (10)
Level 58        Speed + 4
Level 61        Engine Slot
Level 66        Proj. Damage + 8%
Level 72        Engine Slot
Level 78        Laser Damage + 8%
Level 78        Speed + 4
Level 85        Critical Kill +10%
Level 90        Fork 10%
Level 95        Chassis Slot
Level 100       Speed + 6
Level 110       Cockpit Slot










Submitted by Allen Davis#165610