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Alright, here's my preliminary stab at a Lance + Shield Charger variant.
The obvious concept was a Solaris VII gladiator mech. I was tempted to go crazier with it using XXL engines, but decided to follow the KISS mantra to a degree.
Went with a medium shield so that it can still jump as one anon suggested. Debated on using IJJs, but seemed too heavy for what will be used for positioning rather than backstabbing.
Next I tried out a MASC + supercharger build, but I was running into issues arming it enough afterwards. I then took a step back and restarted with a TSM build instead, keeping the supercharger for the extra speed lost from the shield.
Went X-Pulse lasers because I felt it needed some experimental tech to be a proper Solaris mech. The math should work out with the two small lasers there in case you walk or (for whatever reason) stand still and want to keep your TSM bonus. Still, please vet it to make sure I didn't fuck up on accident.
Every single ranged weapon is in the right torso so the mech will be utterly screwed if it loses its side, but it's got an XL engine anyway so that's a given and it's a gimmick gladiator to boot. Seemed fine.
Went max armor since I imagine it's going to take a pounding drawing so much fire between its charges. I need to adjust the balance of the front/rear armor on the torso, but I figured I'd source input here first before I fiddle with it too much.
Lemme know what you dudes think.