Lately with Locusts really throwing off the ratio of light mechs in a match I've found that having streaks on my mechs has been a big contribution. I've actually managed to twice now survive a light mech swarm, something I'd never done before. Once a few streak volleys take out one or two the rest usually scamper off for easier targets. It also makes capture point defense in conquest much easier. Some might gripe that using an assault mech to engage lights is a waste of a slot; and they're welcome to that opinion. Although having 8 pretty much guaranteed missile hits paired with the lasers is going to put some damage on any mech although you're not going to win many brawls. Even though this spec uses the full 85 tons, I honestly was conflicted on what to do with the last ton. I choose a double heatsink. However swapping it, or a ton of streak ammo, out for more armor is also an option.
I gave it 5/5 as a soild build but also cause you saw a meta (locusts being prevalent) & designing for it...
I actually like taking ER large lasers over the regular, but I don't mind the extra heat. Excellent build!
I do an almost exact same build as OP on my 1S. I called it the "SURPRISE!M*****F*****!!!" build. Love it when Spiders charge in and take 8 SSRMs to the face. 5/5
This is an excellent build - the x4 streaks really makes a difference when the 'lights-a-coming'; a face full of streak later and they are either dead or running. The x2 LLAS with STD engine means a tough little bugger. Have had much success with it. Am tempted to drop the x2 MLAS and add extra armour or DHS just to keep the x2 LLAS all a firing! 5/5 MT
My swiss knife version, heat when not firing the PPC close range is at 49% (smurfy). I may switch to regular LLas, still testing.
I have a similar loadout, with 3 LLasers, TAG and an xl385. Atm its running at 70+ kph without speed tweak. Its only been 2 weeks since i got this mech, but i would say its a purpose specific build, to hunt down lights and medium sized mechs, and i feel it is doing pretty good in that role.
