I think it's less simple that that, firstly explode's a total gimmick. I can't remember the last time that actually did anything at all due to shock weapons or just dieing from incoming shots or the most common, activating Dogged. Dogged is useful but it comes at the trade off of being a slower moving 4-4 with a chain rifle which is far less dangerous than a heavy flamethrower, or carrying e/m grenades like the Gorgos' peripheral. Yeah they could cause the TAG to get gang up benefits, but who's letting the TAG get into CC with multiple models? They'd have to be positioned in a super daft spot with no hacking/ARO coverage and fail multiple ZOC normal rolls to Dodge. Their biggest benefit they bring to the table IMO is they give the TAG some options to help it pick off repeaters that are blocking the TAG from moving. I think the other point is still relevant, bringing multiple peripherals is definitely good, but it's coming at a cost. They're attached to a B3 gun that costs the same as a B4 AP spitfire. If that's the primary weapon the rest of the package needs to actually be impactful or it's going to make the option feel like a gimpy waste of points.
...getting there. Final version will be full body, of course, this version's cropped and in need of polish. Still not sure what to put in its hand...
Here's hoping it will be considered as a stretch goal for TAG Raid, with appropriate remuneration for Weathercock's design work, of course.
My pick would be a hooksword or a sniperrifle/mk12. But to be honest you should go for the design you like the most.
I think the Jian is the "noble" CC weapon of choice for Imperial Agents. This will tie the TAG to the design of Cranes, Hsien and Pheasants. A TAG with a giant MSR sounds very tempting as well, though ...
Guandao? At least wikipedia article claims the modern practices is to use it as a disarming weapon, so why not a tag-sized Para CCW on display :)
Would look ace (like the Hsien HMG), but this could make storing/transporting the thing a bit of a hassle, if the rifle extends vertically and the sword horizontally. With that picture in mind, imagine this being the overhauled Sun Tse Marksman in a TAG chassis...
Just a stupid idea to double up on the precision theme. The sniper loadout could have an Smartmultisniper with BS attack guided.
@Bostria if you don't make this shit happen as part of TAG RAID you will have failed the empire and will be exiled to Pan-O.
This made me think it would be cool to have something like the Sepc Ops but with TAGs. Start with base statlines and then points spent on increased stats, skills, weapons. That could be a lot of fun!
I always envisioned the para CCW as an electric pulse discharged through the hands. Think a one-inch-punch, but with lightning.
I'd go with the mk12 in hand. I feel like more people would take that profile over a sniper one. For a para ccw a chain whip would be a very cool chinese weapon.
Once I finish the splash art (and not a moment before) I wonder if it would be helpful to get someone to help post it in the Spanish section of the forum.
