this post was submitted on 09 Sep 2023
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My headcanon is that mechs require a few things to be a viable weapons platform:
If 1 isn't true, then toss rocks at them from space and pick up the pieces later.
If 2 isn't true, then it would be easier to train local forces and use commando teams
If 3 isn't true, then it would be cheaper, easier, and more effective to deploy rapid response forces of mixed armored infantry.
If 4 isn't true, then send your swarms of autonomous weapons platforms to kill anything that moves.
I'm sure there's a few other reasons why Urbanmechs would make more sense than the larger platforms, but at some point you just gotta enjoy the mecha