>>718124054
>At least Battletech doesn't assume mechs go into space
Battletech does have space optimized mechs with thrusters and extra propellant, for space combat. Also LAMs, which are literally just transforming macross mechs that can fly from the ground into space.
You're just not very familiar with the quirkier elements of it. It's extremely quirky.
>>718124145
Exactly. Zeta having a villain that's literally using weaponized newtype empathy to control people, and weaponized converted easy-bake newtypes that are used and discarded, was a pretty clear sign that he wasn't expecting them to save the galaxy from ourselves.