BATTLETECH: The Clint

[@furikuri6585]

The newly trained mechwarrior after learning He's going to get a Clint: "at least it's not a charger!"

[@furikuri6585]

@@Sciuridae Well, the Vulcan VL-5T is Not Bad, trowing out the ac for 3 more med Lasers and some heatsinks i think...

[@patrickkenyon2326]

Beats walking.

[@shakeemsymonds7362]

Literally just replaced my Vulcan with a Clint in my Roguetech because it was just cheaper to maintain while doing the exact same stuff, then this vid came out

[@hazama762]

Cicada 2A & Vulcan 2T, sure

[@MrDmitriRavenoff]

That'd be a fun battle. Charger has double the weight and nearly 2.5x the armor, but only those small lasers. A lot of run and gun needed.

[@Comicsluvr]

The Clint is a perfect example of what a militia or lower-grade mercenary company would have. They're not expensive and depending on how they're kitted out, they do very well within their role. Mine has a stock Large Laser and a Medium Laser for backup. It has the same speed so it's capable of chasing down smaller scouts like the Stinger and the Wasp and it can outrange faster scouts like the Locust. Mine has max armor and one less jump jet but I've never noticed the difference. A military doesn't need a whole bunch of flashy units...it needs a few of them where and when they're needed and the grunt work is left up to grunts.

[@RobertMooney-g1z]

replaced the weapons with clan pulse lasers, added double hs and extra armor

[@Hi-zu8fi]

@user-db1dl5fd4q If he’s not using any of those things, he probably isn’t in that era

[@Strykenine]

It looks like a battledroid started hitting the gym and never, ever skipped his special shots.

[@bezyn2291]

Turning into a Clint would be a pretty high praise! Let`s face it, most people, if turned into a mech, would become an Urbie.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I said the average person. I guess averages are falling. lol

[@mechzilla569]

Nah I’m a charger I’m big I’m slow and can’t run fast

[@tarron3237]

😂

[@reasonableastartes]

In America, based solely on dimensions, I think most people would become a Dragon.

[@bezyn2291]

@@reasonableastartes If basing by dimensions then Flashman seems more likelly then a Dragon :p

[@clpfox470]

its like a RGM-79 GM, remarkable for being unremarkable

[@kythebengzon8023]

Actually that would be GM Custom from Star Dust that got that moniker.

[@AlexDenton0451]

OI THE GM IS MY BOY

[@rylian21]

"Average" is a great descriptor for the Clint. It's an okay design which fulfills most needs in the SW era. I use it primarily to hop from spot to spot and take pot shots with the AC/5 from distance. The later version with the plasma rifle makes it really pretty nice for 40t.

[@Chris_Sizemore]

So let me cover the backstory that can't be brought up as Lore that explains the Clint. At the time that the Clint was first introduced to the game, Clint Eastwood was a very, very popular actor. He did a lot of cop action movies and the Dirty Harry series of movies was what he was best known for at the time. The Clint is a direct reference to those movies, which is why its important for the Clint to have a single large pistol as part of the profile. That is why the base model and first variant introduced both sported autocannons because it was a reference to the .44 Magnum that Detective Harry "Dirty Harry" Callahan was known for.

[@boneshaman8912]

When facing this mech you should ask your self one question. Do you feel lucky? Well do ya....? Punk.

[@skymabile3989]

@@richmcgee434 Very much like the real Colt 44 Magnum, life imitates art as much as vice-versa bruh.

[@skymabile3989]

You read my mind and beat me to the comments bruh, the Clint is definitely the "Dirty Harry/Man with no Name" of all mechs.

[@billrich9722]

Pretty good presentation. I enjoy seeing the less popular ‘Mechs being represented. I have always loved the lore they put into their designs. I try to keep that sort of thing in mind for my own writing.

[@BigRed40TECH]

These mechs get covered in order. Popular or unpopular. Except for the Quad-mechs. They're getting covered last. But they'll all eventually get covered. O.O

[@billrich9722]

@@BigRed40TECH You have your work cut out for you. I’m pretty sure trying that is driving Critical Rocket insane.

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@billrich9722 HAH! It's way easier when you're already mad. O.O

[@billrich9722]

@@BigRed40TECH Heh. Godspeed.

[@SeedemFeedemRobots]

for me the true everyman mech will always be the Vindicator: more capable and does the job better then the clint but somehow even less impressive

[@arrgylerawrgyle3784]

The vindi dies faster than the clint

[@Chris_Sizemore]

@@arrgylerawrgyle3784 Because its a higher priority target than a Clint!

[@arrgylerawrgyle3784]

It's easier to hit is more like it.

[@Gigas0101]

@@arrgylerawrgyle3784 True, the Clint isn't weighed down with any real weapon systems.

[@tarron3237]

@@Gigas0101 It basically has the same weaponry and speed as a Phoenix Hawk. And I rarely see people complaining about that one.

[@boggycreekmonster6857]

I have always loved the Clint, it makes for a great Recon support unit. "Long Range, Low Heat" for a budget price.

[@kathilmechworks4895]

It's not bad have had a lot of success using it in a scout scout hunter role. The ACs range allow it to go after faster mechs while it's own speed let's it keep up with bugs. It just doesn't want anything to do with larger mediums.

[@robrib2682]

so basically a more successful Assassin

[@kathilmechworks4895]

@@robrib2682 not far off. Its one I do put in my militia forces for security. Fact that even for a locust a ac5 is hard to run away from and will deal with the odd pirate just when you start dealing with real mediums it's outclassed

[@kagetemplar]

I've never heard of this mech before and now I hate it. but in a good way. This sort of cheapest skating by the manufacture is exactly the sort of junk we see in real life. Then the military stuck with these useless thing has to overhaul them to justify their purchase and use. Battletech can really hit home.

[@lukesearle1302]

I'll admit, I haven't seen this mech since Mechwarrior 3. Remember fighting against it at the Helm memory core salvage mission.

[@Arron-S]

Watching this in the era of stone rhino pre production.... It's amazing the production quality improvements in just a year.... Well done

[@ambientlight3876]

It’s interesting to note that the standard Clint has firepower rivalling that of mechs 5-15 tons heavier, while offering superior speed and maneuverability.

[@therealbahamut]

plasma rifles make every mech better. Melt armor, melt pilots, delete vehicles, all at PPC ranges? Yes please.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Damn right it does. Bzz bzz.

[@Thud-pq8rl]

The 3U is a solid Vindicator substitute for your Cappies, especially if a Vindy isn't available. I like to run them with Snakes or Huron Warriors in my medium lances. They work well against Phoenix Hawks that get played often locally. The 6S is a decent Crab replacement for your WoB levels. I like to use them as body guards for Initiates. Or paired with Bloodhounds, Buccaneers and Grim Reapers. But honestly I would kill for a C3i variant. The IIC is decent enough when fighting the IS but I'd pick something else if I was facing Clanners. Nice video of a criminally underrepresented mech.

[@TheBloodedCat]

Man, it's been a long time since I last saw the Clint card artwork from the CCG

[@BigRed40TECH]

It was a great art piece.

[@skymabile3989]

One of my fave Inner Sphere Battletech mech designs not ripped from an anime ala Robotech or Dougram. Like its namesake (famous actor Clint Eastwood) it exudes gritty testosterone-fueled badassery and firepower despite its scrawny appearance and "glass cannon" stats not to mention it's armed with the mech equivalent of a Colt 44 Magnum, the most powerful autocannon ever produced. However, it's underrated and not featured in other media outside of say Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries, for good, reasons in-universe. It was built with non-standard parts like WW2 Germany's or the Principality of Zeon's numerous tank/mech designs and a victim of the damage to the Inner-Sphere's entire industrial infrastructure during the Succession Wars. Ironically it also increases its value. BTW time to make a Dirty Harry reference: "I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire ten shots or only nine?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is an Armstrong Buster, the most powerful autocannon in the Inner Sphere, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk? Insert Source: bg.battletech.com/forums/ground-combat/rate-the-mech-clint/?PHPSESSID=9pjnrs2l916s30b9aomniqmtc2

[@connorriggs1518]

Well I definitely missed this video but at least I have something to watch before I go to bed

[@Charon-5582]

The only game I have had a clint in it took a ton of damage and kept going. There was at least 3 mechs blasting at it for a few turns... it did well.

[@ogrehaslayers605]

I've always liked the Clint. It was one of the first Ironwind Metals minis I bought, back in the day. Had more than a few MechWarriors running them. Things you can do to make them a little better: upgrade to a PPC, upgrade to a USC/5, upgrade to a Larg or ER Large Laser. But the stock model is decent if you can keep it doing what it's good at.

[@TheCptnOfFail]

I kinda like the clint. little heavy as a scout mech, reasonably fast, can somewhat fight, and is in that perfect low threat range of mechs to exploit enemies engaged with bigger threats. Now if I could get my hands on the PPC variant, I would rip out a laser, maybe some of the armor, and throw in the best sensors I could as well as either a C3 slave or a TAG.

[@chaosincarna]

I am the master of the Clint. Remember this mechwarrior's face. Whenever you see Clint, you'll see this freebirther's face. I make that mech work. It does whatever the hell I tell it to. No one rules the Clint like me. Not this little Clanner, none of you little Clanners out there. I AM THE Clint COMMANDER! Remember that, commander of all Clints! When it comes down to business, this is what I do. I alpha strike it like this. OOH you little tin can.

[@hazama762]

Dunno. I think "Everyman Mech" & the first thing that comes to mind is the Blackjack.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Nah, the Blackjack is the guy who will try to rob you for your shoes on the bad side of town.

[@rmcdudmk212]

I've found the Clint is a good mech to fill out a Lance. By itself the mech isn't great but paired with the right mech it can really shine without having to carry the day on its own.

[@senint]

So true…! 😂 I have TWO Clint models and for some reason I end up adding both of them as fillers… 🤣

[@observationsfromthebunker9639]

You were nice to the Clint, which was one of the hard-luck Forties in the 3025 era. The Clint was one of those easy-cost jobbers that were the staple of second-rate and third-rate powers like starter mercs, bandit kings, Periphery militias, and the Capellan Confederation. A lot of them fought against my mercenary unit, and a lot of them were shredded. I wonder though if a RAC instead of the bog standard AC 5 would make it a better performer?

[@lukedudley5030]

Great mech for scout leader or hunter, nice n cheap and has the range with its AC :-) fast as a wasp and packs a punch....I thought of patlabor when I painted mine and turned them into police mechs, also when aiming down at the scouts it's usually after you always want to ask if they've being keeping count of the bullets 'was it 5 or 6' :-)

[@charlesmtaylor31]

I've got two of these inbound from an Etsy order.

[@Linkous12]

Another underwhelming 40 tonner. That weight got really shafted for some reason. Most of them try to be light mechs and fail at it. In my opinion the only decent 40 tonners are the slower ones; the Whitworth is very under-rated, and later on in the timeline the Watchman is a solid mech.

[@mr6johnclark]

One mech i'd love to see in MWO.

[@michaelfrankiewicz4699]

Sloane 220 Lockover Targeting System! Enough said!

[@Aceman52]

While the Clint may not be the most impressive of mechs, with a little tinkering with its armament it can be very effective. My favorite variant I hate to admit is liao variant with the PPC and medium lasers. However I would swap out the pulse models for ER variants

[@NeroLordofChaos]

Got one of these in my starting lance in Battletech Advanced 3062 alongside a Valkyrie, Wasp and a Hermes 2 . Wasn't a huge fan at first (I prefer indirect fire support mechs, especially for my commander) and lamented the fact I didn't get a Griffin or even a freaking Blackjack...that changed when it ended up being my most successful mech in an urban mission. By a significant margin. It got a UAC5 the moment I got one and ER MLasers some time shortly after. The Clint is one of those designs that grows on you. It does the job "good enough" and sometimes that's better than expected.

[@brettwerdesheim9767]

on the TT like the 2-4 for the twin AC2s since you get a Medium and long range targeting lets you plink away at extreme ranges.

[@jordansimpkins8784]

Interesting video, you gave me another mech I've got to try in table top sometime

[@whitworth5s248]

If I were me, and I were turned into a battlemech, what would I be?

[@BigRed40TECH]

A Whitworth 5S. :D

[@JERRYR708]

Destroying your enemy with a Clint just to say "Make my day" is satisfying.

[@STzim]

Oh a Mech I've not seen before. I'd agree with your conclusions. For games I'd add its sad placement at the lower end of medium mech bracket. Initiative of a medium mach shared with 55 ton desings those win out (or in universe say a solaris match). As the mech is designed for speed and mobility taking out the jump-jets seems like a bad idea to me even for a AC10. I'd strip the AC5 for a large laser and armor. Less punch but less risk of amo explosion and no amunition dependency. Role would stay hunting lights, but it now COULD go into a brawl (or out of it).

[@kylebarrie2887]

One of my favourite mechs 40 tons fast, long range, hits well and can be use in many different ways :) you could always dich most or all the jump jets to add more armour.

[@blastimir]

I love these videos! Keep 'em coming!

[@TheDarkkilla12]

The high repair maintenance alone would make most pilots of the Clint or Mercenary companies they employ would question making a retrofit of its basic design worth the money. In my instance, I’d just pray we’d get a good variant that isn’t the basic one and hope we don’t burn through the money just keeping it working. 40 tons for a Medium and they restrict it to a heavier light mech. Light mechs exist for that role.

[@jtjames79]

A Clint is expensive. Buying them in bulk is a much better deal. Any knocked out in combat become parts Mechs for the ones still standing. I imagine there could even be salvage companies that specialize in Clint's, building up inventory until it's worth it for a buyer.

[@Funkin_Disher]

Cursed weight bracket is right

[@Funkin_Disher]

@@richmcgee434 that and most stock options for the 40 ton category just kinda suck, especially with their focus on engines or ACs

[@JulianVR4]

I actually took great offense to that last bit. If I was turned into a mech as-is, I'd be a warhammer 😇 You can't miss these guns, baby!

[@Mrwednesday84]

You, good sir would be a Mackie.

[@JulianVR4]

@@Mrwednesday84 😅 overweight, under-gunned, and ugly?

[@jonathanscott8994]

It's one of my favorites.

[@sardaukerlegion]

The 2-3U looks even better than the Vindicator 3L.

[@thepbg8453]

I am surprised you did not mention it has the best targeting system of any mech. Being the only one with medium and long range targeting designs quirks

[@julienseitz1350]

I agree completly. With that precise targeting and traking system, the Clint performs as a superb scout Hunter, which doubles as a recon mech and Light sniper. Defenitly NOT an underwelming 40 tonner.

[@thepbg8453]

@@julienseitz1350 It is indeed a tragic victim of people not recognising what it was made for. I mean its also a victim of corporate meddling, but its a quality mech... just with a huge maintenance tag on it.

[@mathewkelly9968]

The best 40 ton mech just replace the autocannon with a large laser an extra medium and get the welder out

[@BigRed40TECH]

LOVE the Large Laser, but I'd probably put that extra weight into the armour tbh.

[@ObsidianDragon7030]

@@BigRed40TECH I'd put heat Sinks myself just to give you at least SOME wiggle room with managing all that heat.

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@ObsidianDragon7030 4.5 tons of armour just is not... armour. lol That's basically a Locust.

[@arrgylerawrgyle3784]

@@BigRed40TECH some variants of the locust.. not all have that much armor

[@Gigas0101]

"Replace the autocannon with a large laser with an extra medium laser..." Wait, are you telling me that the best Clint aspires to be a stripped down Wolfhound?

[@WolfHreda]

1:05 It's a shame that game got mired in pay-to-win hell, because they made the Clint look gorgeous.

[@stewartthorpe2533]

Comment for the algorithm!

[@Alpha-Omega-TFOA]

The version with the plasma and pulse lasers would make a good security mech for local defense forces on planets that deal with pirates and brigands.

[@wheturangi]

So it didnt make your day? I always use that bad joke, whenever a Clint is fielded. The only 40 tonners that are worth a mention is the Assassin and the Whitworth. The rest are all kind of bland. Even the 40 ton Locusts aka Cicada. I always liked that short story of the Clint on Astrokaszy (Periphery pg 127). Had to reread it just now, because I remember how the Clint was always a backwater mech to me. Not important enough for the IS, but a huge impact on a small periphery world. I find the AC5 as its main weapon too much tonnage. The mech would be better served with a large laser or PPC, but the AC5 seems popular in the BT lore despite its inefficiency.

[@Fer-De-Lance]

I have definitely improved over time.

[@Demolitiondude]

The Apollo also has been criticized by the but the archer crowd in universe.

[@VicAusTaxiTruckie]

Be very, very careful when hand writing "Clint" in capital letters

[@MrDmitriRavenoff]

The PPC refit would have benefitted greatly by sticking to standard ML's and adding 2 tons of armor. Then it would be a faster Vindicator.

[@gmacwizard8890]

You see this mech you better get down on the ground

[@hardcorepoetic]

The Capellan refit actually makes this a far more worthwhile mech.

[@miafillene4396]

Clint with an er-ppc, double heat sinks, Ferri Fibrous armor. Done.

[@Leisurelee53]

So... an SLDF 80s Ford sedan. Interesting.

[@lexington476]

Just found your channel, cool video.

[@radaraacf]

I’m still happy with the AT-AT

[@fedupN]

Love the aesthetics of the Clint, hate the AC/5 :D

[@KroMagnum4]

The Clint

[@riptide1ful]

Trading the AC5 and ammo for a LL and more armor is better.

[@rocketsocks3116]

OK so now I know what the Clint is, but where is the Clint? (Please, my girlfriend says I need to find it)

[@BigRed40TECH]

I think you're girlfriend is actually trying to tell you about a part of the human anatomy called the-

[@robertgriffin662]

1:03: VF-1 veritech or mobile suit.

[@depth386]

I think the Clint is the Blackjack that makes sense.

[@jonnyares1]

I used to go to school with a kid named Clint. We called him Clintorus.

[@arrgylerawrgyle3784]

All I'm going to say is for all the hatred getting thrown at the Clint, I'm going to throw it back when we come to the phx hawk or panther and everyone is happy with crap mechs in comparison. The Clint is a good performer. If you can't see why speed and jump capacity with a low heat good range weapon on alight mech is a good thing... And yes it's 3050 upgrade make a huge improvement.

[@BigRed40TECH]

The Phoenix Hawk is almost twice as armoured and reliably does more damage, and moves at the same speed. I'd argue its on average a much more reliable mech in those measurements.

[@arrgylerawrgyle3784]

@@BigRed40TECH how much heat does it build up? Can it jump and fire it's large laser? If so, how is this reliability more damage... Especially when you add in gunnery penalties for high heat.

[@arrgylerawrgyle3784]

@@BigRed40TECH it's not just one turn damage potential. The Clint when compared to a panther is way way better, and can easily be competitive with a phx hawk. And both of those mechs are favorites with the community.

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@arrgylerawrgyle3784 If you know how to cycle your weapons, I would choose the Phoenx Hawk every time, again, it has almost double the armour.

[@sypoth]

The Commando is easily the best light mech.

[@BigRed40TECH]

LOVE the Commando.

[@SMAXZO]

When you're piloting a Clint, you better ask yourself "Do I feel lucky?"..Well, do ya, punk?

[@kevinmulkey9774]

AC-5 standard, or Ultra/LB-Xis a great weapon for vehicles. Just not for most mechs. On a mech give me AC-2, AC-10, or 20-AC. Or even a RAC 2 or 5, or even a Light AC2 or Light AC 5. It's the one caliber AC that just sucks on a mech in most cases outside maybe the Jagermech and Rifleman. Or some bigger Clan designs.

[@garettcastle2335]

I think the Clint would have better results if you fielded 2 in a lance. Singular, it’s mediocre, but a pair could really provide some nice options for the lance commander.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Force multiplies, like a Centurion basically.

[@garettcastle2335]

@@BigRed40TECH a Centurions little brother. Lighter weight and minus the LRM10.

[@boneshaman8912]

When facing this mech you should ask your self one question. Do you feel lucky? Well do ya....PUNK.

[@hermes7587]

There is a simple rule for 3025 era mech design: If it moves faster than 4/6/4 do NOT use an autocannon! The Clint is just one more example why autocannons and a fast moving mechs do not match.

[@nexusofice9135]

I really miss these short form videos he did.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Sorry XD

[@jessebelt8732]

I always thought the CLINT would have been deadly with a LRM-10. You could do 2 tons of ammo, and 2 more tons of armor. It would be a nasty recon hunter and harasser.

[@nilswassem7209]

I would prefer the clint over many newer designs, but thats just my opinion. Sucsession war era was way better than clan or even the damn jihad era ( sorry, i hate WoB), and my mercenary combined arms battalion fielded nothing less than 5 of these little buggers in scout and jump lances

[@TomiTapio]

Clint -- what if a jumping Spider weighed 40 silly-tons?

[@SulliMike23]

The Clint, the Warhammer, these mechs are for the average Joe Mechwarriors.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Warhammer's way too amazing XD

[@yungelmo513]

Warhammers are the mech of choice for literary royalty on at least two occasions that's hardly the image of humility.

[@KageRyuu6]

Actually the AC10 variant was the original prototype, hence why it is CLNT-1-2R while later variants are CLNT-2-XX.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Uhhhh. Mate, I literally describe that variant as "The original prototype model of the Clint" in the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWXcY4GDZ7ZgipI

[@Gigas0101]

"If you were turned into a battlemech, you'd probably be a Clint" Ouch... If I make my youtube comments more offensive can I at least be a Jenner?

[@ChaosTicket]

Wow I keep finding these now. I sense a theme Are all the mechs Big Red 40k review mediocre mechs with high speed with low armor and firepower? 3025 Clint upgrade: Trade the Autocannon for an Energy weapon. Done.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Nope, I'm just covering all the mechs in order as per the original TRO:3025. I don't cover things because they're my favourites, I just cover them in order. No favourites. :)

[@JohnnySmithWhite-wd4ey]

Is it wrong that I named my Clint the High Plains Drifter😁

[@TheGreenKnight500]

It's incredibly generic except for those funny ears on the side of its head. Even its name is very generic. You could be scared going against the "Awesome", the "Zeus", the "Firestarter", or maybe even the "Catapult", but "Clint" just sounds like some guy who works at the office.

[@heirofaniu]

Good ol' Dumbo the Elephant. Hate this mech, I really don't like the overwhelming majority of this entire weight class very much though so that's not saying much. I just can't get the thing to work, sure it's a decent mobile striker and scout leader but that's a category of mechs with such strong competition that you'd really have a hard time selling the Clint. Dropping the cannon for an all energy load-out is effectively a no brainer and the plasma rifle is always a good time on any mech, but goddamn can I just not get it to work.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I personally think the real problem is its physical armour. It just lack the plating to keep alive for long, it's armoured like a Commando or Locust, but weighs 40 tons. I like the Clint too, but if I were designing it I'd have taken a much different approach personally. lol

[@heirofaniu]

@@BigRed40TECH Ditto, that's really the underlying problem with more or less the entire 40 ton weight bracket though. They're in that awkward puberty zone where they're too big and heavy to do a light mech's job better than a light mech, but they're almost never heavy enough armor or weapon wise to truly duke it out with anything in their weight class. 35 tonners generally make better scouts and strikers, and 45 tonners are generally the point where you start to get heavy enough to actually brawl and trade. The 40 tonners are really a gang of "not quite there"

[@SlicedHackedAndGrinded]

@@BigRed40TECH I'd probably drop the engine to a 200 to save weight for more protection and a couple more heat sinks. When you have jumpjets and a low heat arsenal like the Clint does, you can rely more on jumping to maneuver around opponents. That is of course assuming you want to keep the standard AC/5 2ML loadout.

[@heirofaniu]

@@SlicedHackedAndGrinded Honestly dropping down to an AC2 or just going all energy would probably be better. I'd reach for a LL to replace the AC5, knock the engine down a tad, and add some armor.

[@SlicedHackedAndGrinded]

​@@heirofaniu 1 AC/2 is far too dinky, almost useless even. And yeah, all energy would be better for this 'mech, but I was just thinking of an improvement on the base model without changing the weapons.

[@a.h.1358]

The Clint seems like a lighter Enforcer.

[@PeachDragon_]

Do you feel lucky, punk?

[@captaingeneralconch]

Where the big ass ac20!!!! Booo

[@lexington476]

I oddly like the Clint.

[@BigRed40TECH]

As do I!

[@benhiatt307]

That armor is less than mediocre. 4.5 tons is a ridiculously low amount of armor for something than cannot run 12 or jump 7.

[@steellynx8972]

I for one am not a clint. I'm a Centurion CN9-A. A solid trooper but not an impressive mech.

[@brianhenry152]

The 3025 Clint is just plain bad. Sure, it's ok as a bug mech hunter and doesn't overheat much, but per the lore it is made from slipshod equipment that doesn't mesh with modular spares very well without significant retooling and calibration. The armor is paper thin and other mediums that are as fast like the Phoenix Hawk or 5T Vulcan will tear it apart easily. I definitely agree that 3050 era tech improves it significantly, but for the cost, you'd be better served with a more tried and true design, and your tech teams won't curse your name behind your back.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I wouldn't call it bad, personally, but I would say that it's on the lower curve of designs.