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Posted April 22 2013 - 04:27 PM
Greetings pilots, and welcome to Technician orientation. Today we're going to teach you some of the basic strategies and techniques that are currently being employed by our top "T.R.O." or Tactical Repair Ordinance pilots on the battlefield.
First off, the introduction of the Technician to the front lines has really changed the warfare dynamic. More than ever are pilots required to stay in formation and move as a group in order to reach maximum efficiency in combat.
Awareness
As such, there are important guidelines which a new technician will have to follow in order to be of the utmost value to his squad. First, each squad should have a "M.R.C." or "Main Repair Class" and designate them as the head of the group. Under most circumstances, the "M.R.C." should be a Type-C frame mech. It is the responsibility of the "M.R.C." and team to pay attention to their indicators, including the repair indicators near their ARMOR display as well as the newly implemented multi-directional repair indicators located around the mechs center crosshair. Using these displays, the "M.R.C.", as well as your team, should be able to make the best situational estimates for success on the battlefield.
Positioning
Next, it is important for a new and experienced pilot alike to practice proper positional strategies while in the heat of battle. You will be a high-priority target to the enemy and they will set their primary focus to you should you become easily accessible. To avoid this, there are many strategies that have helped our top "T.R.O." pilots return from countless battles virtually unscathed. The first technique to proper positioning is keen architectural awareness and the positioning of oneself in such a manner that they are able to repair their team and "M.R.C." without being directly visible to the enemy front lines. What this means is simply put, be aware of your surroundings. Since the adoption of this technique, combat scenarios around major points of contention such as Anti-Air Stations and Missile Silos have seen a 60% increased success rate.
The second technique to proper positioning is the ability to read the movements of your "M.R.C." and the ability to efficiently use them, even while moving and dodging, as a shield to block incoming and potentially fatal damage to you. While advancing and pushing to objectives, you will often find yourself without much architectural or natural cover to use. In this case, it is important to, under most circumstances; keep your "M.R.C." between yourself and the enemy. Doing so will mitigate damage shared between you and the "M.R.C." and allow you to more efficiently repair them without having to worry about your own armor as well.
Supporting Your Team
The next topic we will cover today is the multiple ways that Technicians are able to support their squad on the battlefield. First, all pilots need to worry about heat buildup from their weapon systems, but it is extremely important for a Technician to constantly monitor their heat systems and judge each situation accordingly. In large scale confrontations, it is often safer for a technician to mainly rely on their repair torch for heat build-up as heat gained from using your primary weapons means less heat will be allocated to the repair torch, potentially allowing for situations where your squad mates will be eliminated. Remember, even a small amount of armor repair can turn the tides of a battle. However, there will be situations where it is important for you to deal your share of damage, especially when it means saving a squad-mates life. Judge each situation accordingly and always choose the proper path with the most optimal success rate.
Secondly, a good pilot always pays attention to the state of each of their squad-mates, including their own, vital systems and must at some time make a choice based off of them. However, it is also important for a technician to be selfless, giving his own life for the success of the battle. Absorbing a rocket blow, or putting yourself in-between a team-mate and incoming enemy fire can sometimes prove to be the best decision for keeping everyone alive.
Third, is your Amplification ability. This ability allows you to greatly increase the amount of armor repaired not just to your target but also to yourself as well. Proper use of the Technicians Amplification Ability will allow you to quickly repair a critically wounded squad-mate, saving his life, or at least extending it. Remember to use this ability when most needed, however, do not feel like you must hold out just to use it on your "M.R.C.". It is better to have used it and lived on, then to have never used it at all and perish.
Items
The final topic for this course will go over some proper uses for items to support your squad and potentially turn the tides of battle. First, before we even touch on the technician himself, it is important that your squad-mates recognize that you are a vital asset to the team and go above and beyond their capabilities to keep you functioning. A good example of this comes from one of our most recent encounters against the Sentium. One of our top "T.R.O.'s" was deployed in Valkyrie with his "M.R.C." when an enemy infiltrator initiated combat on the battlefield. The "M.R.C." took pre-emptive measures on protecting his "T.R.O." by deploying a shield around him, ensuring his safety while they engaged the enemy.
Now, items can be life savers, but when used improperly, can also harm yourself and your team. In the same battle, we lost "T.R.O. Corporal Austin" and "M.R.C. First Class Shane" in a fatal Blockade malfunction where the "T.R.O." accidentally deployed a blockade in-front of himself, separating himself from his "M.R.C." while taking heavy damage and eventually lead to both of their demises.
However, there have been situations where the blockade item, while used effectively, can save the lives of yourself and other squad members. Deploying the blockade in tight areas and hallways effectively cuts off the enemy advance, allowing for safe egress for yourself and your team.
Closing
Congratulations, pilot. That's the end of orientation. There are many more nuances that you will come to learn over your time on the field, but like many things, the best way to learn them is through practice and hard work. Take what you've learned here today and be the best that you can be, and welcome, to the "T.R.O." division.
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#2
Posted April 22 2013 - 04:29 PM
because bow ties are cool
#3
Posted April 22 2013 - 05:08 PM
#5
Posted April 23 2013 - 12:00 AM
"Under most circumstances, the "M.R.C." should be a C-Class frame mech."
Is it "C-Class" or "Type-C" now?
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