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Darkdill: Adding in the suggestion of not carrying any secondary weapons

2023-07-04T14:55:31Z

Adding in the suggestion of not carrying any secondary weapons

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	[[Primary Weapons (Long War)#MEC primary weapons\|Primary Weapons]] include the same basic Minigun/etc. as the base game, with added MEC weapons for the new weapon tiers.		[[Primary Weapons (Long War)#MEC primary weapons\|Primary Weapons]] include the same basic Minigun/etc. as the base game, with added MEC weapons for the new weapon tiers.

	[[Secondary Weapons (Long War)#MEC secondary weapons\|Secondary Weapons]] include previously tier-specific upgrades such as the Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, and Kinetic Strike Module. One notable change to Secondary Weapons is that not only can previously mutually-exclusive weapons be fitted (e.g. Flamethrower + Kinetic Strike) but in some cases, multiples of the ''same'' Secondary Weapon can be installed, such as multiple Grenade Launchers, or a dedicated medical MEC packed with Restorative Mists.		[[Secondary Weapons (Long War)#MEC secondary weapons\|Secondary Weapons]] include previously tier-specific upgrades such as the Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, and Kinetic Strike Module. One notable change to Secondary Weapons is that not only can previously mutually-exclusive weapons be fitted (e.g. Flamethrower + Kinetic Strike) but in some cases, multiples of the ''same'' Secondary Weapon can be installed, such as multiple Grenade Launchers, or a dedicated medical MEC packed with Restorative Mists. All secondary weapons have weight, which will reduce the MEC's movement range, but the player can opt for a MEC trooper to take no secondary weapons along if they wish to preserve mobility.

	All MEC soldiers also get the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Combined Arms\|Combined Arms]]''' perk, ignoring 1 point of the enemy DR.		All MEC soldiers also get the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Combined Arms\|Combined Arms]]''' perk, ignoring 1 point of the enemy DR.

Riw: /* Augmentation */

2022-07-10T01:28:52Z

Augmentation

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	==Augmentation==		==Augmentation==
	Like vanilla, MEC troopers are chosen from the soldier roster on the base. Only soldiers with a rank of Lance Corporal or above, that are not Officers or Psionics, are eligible for MEC training; the higher the rank, the more abilities the MEC will start with. Soldiers can be fatigued or injured - in fact it is beneficial to augment wounded soldiers, as their injuries are all healed upon augmentation. However, your soldier will lose one rank (a Corporal will become a Lance Corporal MEC). Augmentation is performed in [[Repair Bay (Long War)\|Repair Bay]], costs 40 credits and 60 meld, and takes 10 days to complete.		Like vanilla, MEC troopers are chosen from the soldier roster on the base. Only soldiers with a rank of Lance Corporal or above, that are not Officers or Psionics, are eligible for MEC training; the higher the rank, the more abilities the MEC will start with. You can augment gene modded troopers, but they will lose their gene modded benefits when becoming a MEC. MEC troopers cannot get gene mods. Soldiers can be fatigued or injured - in fact it is beneficial to augment wounded soldiers, as their injuries are all healed upon augmentation. However, your soldier will lose one rank (a Corporal will become a Lance Corporal MEC). Augmentation is performed in [[Repair Bay (Long War)\|Repair Bay]], costs 40 credits and 60 meld, and takes 10 days to complete.

	In order to augment, you need to research [[Research (Long War)#Xenology\|Alien Biocybernetics]] (prerequisites Alien Materials, Alien Computers, Xenobiology, Xenogenetics) and build a Repair Bay.		In order to augment, you need to research [[Research (Long War)#Xenology\|Alien Biocybernetics]] (prerequisites Alien Materials, Alien Computers, Xenobiology, Xenogenetics) and build a Repair Bay.

Riw at 01:12, 10 July 2022

2022-07-10T01:12:58Z

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	As with vanilla, and like the SHIV, MEC Suits cannot take cover beyond breaking line of sight. Fortunately, they possess a limited amount of innate defense and have innate [[Damage Reduction (Long War)\|damage reduction]], making them more difficult to take down. Some MEC classes can increase this damage reduction even further with perks.		As with vanilla, and like the SHIV, MEC Suits cannot take cover beyond breaking line of sight. Fortunately, they possess a limited amount of innate defense and have innate [[Damage Reduction (Long War)\|damage reduction]], making them more difficult to take down. Some MEC classes can increase this damage reduction even further with perks.

	Like vanilla, MEC troopers are chosen from the soldier roster on the base. Only soldiers with a rank of Lance Corporal or above, that are not Officers or Psionics, are eligible for MEC training; the higher the rank, the more abilities the MEC will start with. However, your soldier will lose one rank upon augmentation (a Corporal will become a Lance Corporal MEC).

	As Long War has introduced new soldier classes, it also introduced new MEC classes, offering a unique MEC class for each of the 8 classes featured in Long War. These changes allow the MEC to be customized in ways that can suit any playstyle and offer greater tactical freedom when setting up squads for missions. Each MEC class "inherits" traits from the class that the soldier was prior to undergoing MEC training - this means that when creating a MEC it is wise to think what sort of role the MEC should fulfill.		As Long War has introduced new soldier classes, it also introduced new MEC classes, offering a unique MEC class for each of the 8 classes featured in Long War. These changes allow the MEC to be customized in ways that can suit any playstyle and offer greater tactical freedom when setting up squads for missions. Each MEC class "inherits" traits from the class that the soldier was prior to undergoing MEC training - this means that when creating a MEC it is wise to think what sort of role the MEC should fulfill.

	One fundamental (and massive) change to the MEC classes is that '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#One ~~For~~ All\|One for All]]''' is now the 'base ability' for all MEC classes, allowing any and all MECs to function as mobile cover. Now each subclass also has a basic specialist-rank perk (such as '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Light Em Up\|Light 'Em Up]]''' for Valkyries) that helps define their role along with their unique perk tree and stat progression.		One fundamental (and massive) change to the MEC classes is that '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#One for All\|One for All]]''' is now the 'base ability' for all MEC classes, allowing any and all MECs to function as mobile cover. Now each subclass also has a basic specialist-rank perk (such as '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Light Em Up\|Light 'Em Up]]''' for Valkyries) that helps define their role along with their unique perk tree and stat progression.

	MEC troopers cannot function without a MEC suit, meaning that any surplus MEC troopers will be useless unless given a MEC suit of their own, but also suffer from Fatigue and need to rest after each mission just like normal troopers. Since the suits themselves do not, the suits can be cycled between operators and rearmed as long as you have enough operators for them. Barring injury or ~~Fatigue~~, it is possible to have a MEC on every mission. Like gear from your other soldiers, MEC gear can break if your MEC takes health damage, and there is a chance to recover the suit and equipment if the MEC trooper dies in combat.		MEC troopers cannot function without a MEC suit, meaning that any surplus MEC troopers will be useless unless given a MEC suit of their own, but also suffer from Fatigue and need to rest after each mission just like normal troopers. Since the suits themselves do not, the suits can be cycled between operators and rearmed as long as you have enough operators for them. Barring injury or fatigue, it is possible to have a MEC on every mission. Like gear from your other soldiers, MEC gear can break if your MEC takes health damage, and there is a chance to recover the suit and equipment if the MEC trooper dies in combat.

	Even though they are heavily mechanized, MEC troopers are still human beings and are affected by panic and [[Psionic (Long War)\|psionic]] powers like '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Mindfray\|Mindfray]]''' as a result.		Even though they are heavily mechanized, MEC troopers are still human beings and are affected by panic and [[Psionic (Long War)\|psionic]] powers like '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Mindfray\|Mindfray]]''' as a result.

			==Augmentation==
			Like vanilla, MEC troopers are chosen from the soldier roster on the base. Only soldiers with a rank of Lance Corporal or above, that are not Officers or Psionics, are eligible for MEC training; the higher the rank, the more abilities the MEC will start with. Soldiers can be fatigued or injured - in fact it is beneficial to augment wounded soldiers, as their injuries are all healed upon augmentation. However, your soldier will lose one rank (a Corporal will become a Lance Corporal MEC). Augmentation is performed in [[Repair Bay (Long War)\|Repair Bay]], costs 40 credits and 60 meld, and takes 10 days to complete.

			In order to augment, you need to research [[Research (Long War)#Xenology\|Alien Biocybernetics]] (prerequisites Alien Materials, Alien Computers, Xenobiology, Xenogenetics) and build a Repair Bay.

	==MEC Suits==		==MEC Suits==
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	==MEC Classes==		==MEC Classes==
	A good rule of thumb when choosing which soldiers to convert into MEC Troopers is that the MEC class will, in most cases, behave like the soldier's original class. This means that a Soldier can perform the same role as before, but with the advantages (and disadvantages) of being a MEC. Some MEC class variants, such as the Shogun, allow for more tactical diversity, while others can give a different spin on a well-established class such as the Archer compared to the Rocketeer. Think about the MEC classes as advanced versions of the Soldier classes. This makes it somewhat easier to figure out what sort of MEC you would want for your specific team.		A good rule of thumb when choosing which soldiers to convert into MEC Troopers is that the MEC class will, in most cases, behave like the soldier's original class. This means that a Soldier can perform the same role as before, but with the advantages (and disadvantages) of being a MEC. Some MEC class variants, such as the Shogun, allow for more tactical diversity, while others can give a different spin on a well-established class such as the Archer compared to the Rocketeer. Think about the MEC classes as advanced versions of the Soldier classes. This makes it somewhat easier to figure out what sort of MEC you would want for your specific team.

			===All MECs===
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	===Jaeger===		===Jaeger===
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	==Absorption Fields==		==Absorption Fields==
	The Absorption Fields MEC perk has been changed and furthermore integrated into the Damage Reduction system. Absorption fields now work according to the following formula:		The '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Absorption Fields\|Absorption Fields]]''' MEC perk has been changed and furthermore integrated into the Damage Reduction system. Absorption fields now work according to the following formula:
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	fReturnDamage = fReturnDamage * (0.6 + 0.4 * Min(1, 2/fReturnDamage))		fReturnDamage = fReturnDamage * (0.6 + 0.4 * Min(1, 2/fReturnDamage))

Lordcirth: Fix In the Zone link

2020-09-13T14:06:06Z

Fix In the Zone link

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	<div>The '''[[Jaeger (Long War)\|Jaeger]]''' is created from the [[Sniper (Long War)\|Sniper Class]].		<div>The '''[[Jaeger (Long War)\|Jaeger]]''' is created from the [[Sniper (Long War)\|Sniper Class]].
	Jaegers excel at delivering highly accurate fire at extended range, potentially emptying their entire magazine with '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#~~Light Em Up~~\|In The Zone]]''', destroying many weakened opponents. They pay for this offensive power by being the most fragile of the MEC classes.</div>		Jaegers excel at delivering highly accurate fire at extended range, potentially emptying their entire magazine with '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#In_the_Zone\|In The Zone]]''', destroying many weakened opponents. They pay for this offensive power by being the most fragile of the MEC classes.</div>
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2020-07-29T12:36:08Z

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	{{Toc (Long War)\|20}}		{{Toc (Long War)\|2}}

	The '''[[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|(M)echanized (E)xoskeletal (C)ybersuit]]''' troopers from XCOM Enemy Within have been greatly expanded upon in Long War. They also cost significantly more time and resources to acquire. More research is required before the MEC trooper can be created and, due to the item rebalancing, they show up much later in the campaign compared to vanilla. To counter this, Long War has made significant changes to the [[S.H.I.V. (Long War)\|SHIV]] to make up for the steeper cost and time requirements of MECs. Many SHIV upgrades can also be used on MEC units, allowing for broader customization of individual MECs.		The '''[[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|(M)echanized (E)xoskeletal (C)ybersuit]]''' troopers from XCOM Enemy Within have been greatly expanded upon in Long War. They also cost significantly more time and resources to acquire. More research is required before the MEC trooper can be created and, due to the item rebalancing, they show up much later in the campaign compared to vanilla. To counter this, Long War has made significant changes to the [[S.H.I.V. (Long War)\|SHIV]] to make up for the steeper cost and time requirements of MECs. Many SHIV upgrades can also be used on MEC units, allowing for broader customization of individual MECs.

Riw: /* MEC Suits */

2020-07-29T02:53:54Z

MEC Suits

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	Unlike vanilla, there are seven different versions of MECs to be created. While in vanilla MECs had a choice of upgrades at each suit level with a fairly limited progression system, Long War MECs have one primary weapon slot, two or three utility slots and one to three secondary weapon slots. The upgrades that go in these slots are researched and manufactured separately, and can be swapped out for each mission, giving them a higher degree of tactical flexibility compared to their vanilla counterparts.		Unlike vanilla, there are seven different versions of MECs to be created. While in vanilla MECs had a choice of upgrades at each suit level with a fairly limited progression system, Long War MECs have one primary weapon slot, two or three utility slots and one to three secondary weapon slots. The upgrades that go in these slots are researched and manufactured separately, and can be swapped out for each mission, giving them a higher degree of tactical flexibility compared to their vanilla counterparts.

			The different variants each require an ever increasing amount of resources to build, as well as a MEC of the previous version; a MEC-5 Devastator will need a MEC-2 Defender chassis in order to be created, essentially converting the Defender into the Devastator.

	===Weapons===		===Weapons===
	[[Primary Weapons (Long War)#MEC primary weapons\|Primary Weapons]] include the same basic Minigun/etc. as the base game, with added MEC weapons for the new weapon tiers.		[[Primary Weapons (Long War)#MEC primary weapons\|Primary Weapons]] include the same basic Minigun/etc. as the base game, with added MEC weapons for the new weapon tiers.

	[[Secondary Weapons (Long War)#MEC secondary weapons\|Secondary Weapons]] include previously tier-specific upgrades such as the Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, and Kinetic Strike Module. One notable change to Secondary Weapons is that not only can previously mutually-exclusive weapons be fitted (e.g. Flamethrower + Kinetic Strike) but in some cases, multiples of the ''same'' Secondary Weapon can be installed, such as multiple Grenade Launchers, or a dedicated medical MEC packed with Restorative ~~Mist~~.		[[Secondary Weapons (Long War)#MEC secondary weapons\|Secondary Weapons]] include previously tier-specific upgrades such as the Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, and Kinetic Strike Module. One notable change to Secondary Weapons is that not only can previously mutually-exclusive weapons be fitted (e.g. Flamethrower + Kinetic Strike) but in some cases, multiples of the ''same'' Secondary Weapon can be installed, such as multiple Grenade Launchers, or a dedicated medical MEC packed with Restorative Mists.

	All MEC soldiers also get the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Combined Arms\|Combined Arms]]''' perk, ignoring 1 point of the enemy DR.		All MEC soldiers also get the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Combined Arms\|Combined Arms]]''' perk, ignoring 1 point of the enemy DR.
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	===[[Equipment (Long War)#MEC equipment\|Equipment]]===		===[[Equipment (Long War)#MEC equipment\|Equipment]]===
	Utility upgrades include MEC-specific upgrade modules, along with a handful of items shared with SHIVs.		Utility upgrades include MEC-specific upgrade modules, along with a handful of items shared with SHIVs.

	The different variants each require an ever increasing amount of resources to build, as well as a MEC of the previous version; a MEC-5 Devastator will need a MEC-2 Defender chassis in order to be created, essentially converting the Defender into the Devastator.

	==General Usage==		==General Usage==

Riw at 02:42, 29 July 2020

2020-07-29T02:42:46Z

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	==Stat Progression Health {{Health (Long War)}}==		==Stat Progression==
			===Health {{Health (Long War)}}===
	Hidden Potential in ().		Hidden Potential in ().
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	==~~Stat Progression~~ Aim {{Aim (Long War)}}==		===Aim {{Aim (Long War)}}===
	Hidden Potential in ().		Hidden Potential in ().
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	==~~Stat Progression~~ Will {{Will (Long War)}}==		===Will {{Will (Long War)}}===
	All MECs gain 2-3 will per level, or 0-5 will with Hidden Potential.		All MECs gain 2-3 will per level, or 0-5 will with Hidden Potential.

Riw at 16:51, 18 July 2020

2020-07-18T16:51:51Z

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	~~<div style="float:right">~~		{{Toc (Long War)\|20}}
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	~~<div style="padding-left: 20px;">__TOC__</div>~~
	~~<div style="padding: 20px 20px 0 0;">~~{{~~Header~~ (Long War)}}~~</div>~~
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	The '''[[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|(M)echanized (E)xoskeletal (C)ybersuit]]''' troopers from XCOM Enemy Within have been greatly expanded upon in Long War. They also cost significantly more time and resources to acquire. More research is required before the MEC trooper can be created and, due to the item rebalancing, they show up much later in the campaign compared to vanilla. To counter this, Long War has made significant changes to the [[S.H.I.V. (Long War)\|SHIV]] to make up for the steeper cost and time requirements of MECs. Many SHIV upgrades can also be used on MEC units, allowing for broader customization of individual MECs.		The '''[[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|(M)echanized (E)xoskeletal (C)ybersuit]]''' troopers from XCOM Enemy Within have been greatly expanded upon in Long War. They also cost significantly more time and resources to acquire. More research is required before the MEC trooper can be created and, due to the item rebalancing, they show up much later in the campaign compared to vanilla. To counter this, Long War has made significant changes to the [[S.H.I.V. (Long War)\|SHIV]] to make up for the steeper cost and time requirements of MECs. Many SHIV upgrades can also be used on MEC units, allowing for broader customization of individual MECs.
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	Even though they are heavily mechanized, MEC troopers are still human beings and are affected by panic and [[Psionic (Long War)\|psionic]] powers like '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Mindfray\|Mindfray]]''' as a result.		Even though they are heavily mechanized, MEC troopers are still human beings and are affected by panic and [[Psionic (Long War)\|psionic]] powers like '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Mindfray\|Mindfray]]''' as a result.

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	==MEC Suits==		==MEC Suits==
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	Jaegers excel at delivering highly accurate fire at extended range, potentially emptying their entire magazine with '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Light Em Up\|In The Zone]]''', destroying many weakened opponents. They pay for this offensive power by being the most fragile of the MEC classes.</div>		Jaegers excel at delivering highly accurate fire at extended range, potentially emptying their entire magazine with '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Light Em Up\|In The Zone]]''', destroying many weakened opponents. They pay for this offensive power by being the most fragile of the MEC classes.</div>
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	===Pathfinder===		===Pathfinder===
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	Pathfinders are fast-moving units that can flank around and mop up groups of weaker enemies. Pathfinders are also the only MEC with access to the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Lightning Reflexes\|Lightning Reflexes]]''' perk.</div>		Pathfinders are fast-moving units that can flank around and mop up groups of weaker enemies. Pathfinders are also the only MEC with access to the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Lightning Reflexes\|Lightning Reflexes]]''' perk.</div>
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	===Valkyrie===		===Valkyrie===
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	Valkyries focus on making maximum use of the MEC's main/primary weapon. While not quite as accurate as Jaegers, Valkyries can put out a storm of fire with their main weapon, able to fire potentially four shots per turn with '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Rapid Reaction\|Rapid Reaction]]''' and ''Light 'Em Up''. Valkyries also have access to '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Lock N Load\|Lock N' Load]]''', allowing them to keep up with their ammo consumption.</div>		Valkyries focus on making maximum use of the MEC's main/primary weapon. While not quite as accurate as Jaegers, Valkyries can put out a storm of fire with their main weapon, able to fire potentially four shots per turn with '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Rapid Reaction\|Rapid Reaction]]''' and ''Light 'Em Up''. Valkyries also have access to '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Lock N Load\|Lock N' Load]]''', allowing them to keep up with their ammo consumption.</div>
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	===Marauder===		===Marauder===
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	Marauders have a more offensive-mobility focus than the Valkyrie, unsurprisingly; and they are the only MEC class that can receive '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Run and Gun\|Run and Gun]]'''. They are second only to the Pathfinder in terms of mobility, if the correct skills are taken. Marauders are extremely useful for securing time-sensitive, sparsely-covered objectives with their mix of firepower, mobility, and durability compared to regular soldiers.</div>		Marauders have a more offensive-mobility focus than the Valkyrie, unsurprisingly; and they are the only MEC class that can receive '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Run and Gun\|Run and Gun]]'''. They are second only to the Pathfinder in terms of mobility, if the correct skills are taken. Marauders are extremely useful for securing time-sensitive, sparsely-covered objectives with their mix of firepower, mobility, and durability compared to regular soldiers.</div>
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	===Goliath===		===Goliath===
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	Whilst Goliaths are by far the slowest (no perks grant Mobility increases, and their first perk actually reduces Mobility by 1) they also have the most Defense-related perks, and thus excel in the tanking role mentioned above. Goliaths can also utilize '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#HEAT Ammo\|HEAT Ammo]]''', increasing their main-gun firepower against mechanical enemies.</div>		Whilst Goliaths are by far the slowest (no perks grant Mobility increases, and their first perk actually reduces Mobility by 1) they also have the most Defense-related perks, and thus excel in the tanking role mentioned above. Goliaths can also utilize '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#HEAT Ammo\|HEAT Ammo]]''', increasing their main-gun firepower against mechanical enemies.</div>
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	===Archer===		===Archer===
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	<div>The '''[[Archer (Long War)\|Archer]]''' is created from the [[Rocketeer (Long War)\|Rocketeer Class]].		<div>The '''[[Archer (Long War)\|Archer]]''' is created from the [[Rocketeer (Long War)\|Rocketeer Class]].
	Whilst slow, Archers are capable of raining down explosive, anti-mech firepower from afar using the Grenade Launcher. Whilst they aren't as effective at destroying cover as the Shogun, they have greater range with their launchers and inflict roughly the same amount of damage. With '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Packmaster\|Packmaster]]''', an Archer can bring a lot of powerful munitions to the fight.</div>		Whilst slow, Archers are capable of raining down explosive, anti-mech firepower from afar using the Grenade Launcher. Whilst they aren't as effective at destroying cover as the Shogun, they have greater range with their launchers and inflict roughly the same amount of damage. With '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Packmaster\|Packmaster]]''', an Archer can bring a lot of powerful munitions to the fight.</div>


	===Guardian===		===Guardian===
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	<div>The '''[[Guardian (Long War)\|Guardian]]''' is created from the [[Medic (Long War)\|Medic Class]].		<div>The '''[[Guardian (Long War)\|Guardian]]''' is created from the [[Medic (Long War)\|Medic Class]].
	The highly-mobile Guardian's upgrades can make the Restorative Mist unit into a very effective area heal system that can be used several times in a mission, whilst having '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Opportunist\|Opportunist]]''' as a basic ability, as well as several Overwatch-enhancing perks also allows for fairly extensive use of reactionary fire to keep enemies pinned.</div>		The highly-mobile Guardian's upgrades can make the Restorative Mist unit into a very effective area heal system that can be used several times in a mission, whilst having '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Opportunist\|Opportunist]]''' as a basic ability, as well as several Overwatch-enhancing perks also allows for fairly extensive use of reactionary fire to keep enemies pinned.</div>


	===Shogun===		===Shogun===
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	== Stat Progression Health {{Health (Long War)}} ==		==Stat Progression Health {{Health (Long War)}}==
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	== Stat Progression Aim {{Aim (Long War)}} ==		==Stat Progression Aim {{Aim (Long War)}}==
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	== Stat Progression Will {{Will (Long War)}} ==		==Stat Progression Will {{Will (Long War)}}==
	All MECs gain 2-3 will per level, or 0-5 will with Hidden Potential.		All MECs gain 2-3 will per level, or 0-5 will with Hidden Potential.

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2020-07-17T12:38:15Z

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	==Absorption Fields==		==Absorption Fields==
	The Absorption Fields MEC perk has been changed and furthermore integrated into the Damage Reduction system. Absorption fields now work according to the following formula:		The Absorption Fields MEC perk has been changed and furthermore integrated into the Damage Reduction system. Absorption fields now work according to the following formula:
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	fReturnDamage = fReturnDamage * (0.6 + 0.4 * Min(1, 2/fReturnDamage))		fReturnDamage = fReturnDamage * (0.6 + 0.4 * Min(1, 2/fReturnDamage))
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	Essentially, absorption fields "absorb" up to 40% of the damage done by a strike, and the bigger the strike, the more damage it absorbs:		Essentially, absorption fields "absorb" up to 40% of the damage done by a strike, and the bigger the strike, the more damage it absorbs:
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	== Stat Progression Will {{Will (Long War)}} ==		== Stat Progression Will {{Will (Long War)}} ==

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	[[Primary Weapons (Long War)#MEC primary weapons\|Primary Weapons]] include the same basic Minigun/etc. as the base game, with added MEC weapons for the new weapon tiers.		[[Primary Weapons (Long War)#MEC primary weapons\|Primary Weapons]] include the same basic Minigun/etc. as the base game, with added MEC weapons for the new weapon tiers.

	[[Secondary Weapons (Long War)#MEC secondary weapons\|Secondary Weapons]] include previously tier-specific upgrades such as the Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, and Kinetic Strike Module. One notable change to Secondary Weapons is that not only can previously mutually-exclusive weapons be fitted (e.g. Flamethrower + Kinetic Strike) but in some cases, multiples of the ''same'' Secondary Weapon can be installed, such as multiple Grenade Launchers, or a dedicated medical MEC packed with Restorative Mists.		[[Secondary Weapons (Long War)#MEC secondary weapons\|Secondary Weapons]] include previously tier-specific upgrades such as the Grenade Launcher, Flamethrower, and Kinetic Strike Module. One notable change to Secondary Weapons is that not only can previously mutually-exclusive weapons be fitted (e.g. Flamethrower + Kinetic Strike) but in some cases, multiples of the ''same'' Secondary Weapon can be installed, such as multiple Grenade Launchers, or a dedicated medical MEC packed with Restorative Mists. All secondary weapons have weight, which will reduce the MEC's movement range, but the player can opt for a MEC trooper to take no secondary weapons along if they wish to preserve mobility.

	All MEC soldiers also get the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Combined Arms\|Combined Arms]]''' perk, ignoring 1 point of the enemy DR.		All MEC soldiers also get the '''[[Abilities List (Long War)#Combined Arms\|Combined Arms]]''' perk, ignoring 1 point of the enemy DR.

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	The '''[[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|(M)echanized (E)xoskeletal (C)ybersuit]]''' troopers from XCOM Enemy Within have been greatly expanded upon in Long War. They also cost significantly more time and resources to acquire. More research is required before the MEC trooper can be created and, due to the item rebalancing, they show up much later in the campaign compared to vanilla. To counter this, Long War has made significant changes to the [[S.H.I.V. (Long War)\|SHIV]] to make up for the steeper cost and time requirements of MECs. Many SHIV upgrades can also be used on MEC units, allowing for broader customization of individual MECs.		The '''[[MEC Trooper (EU2012)\|(M)echanized (E)xoskeletal (C)ybersuit]]''' troopers from XCOM Enemy Within have been greatly expanded upon in Long War. They also cost significantly more time and resources to acquire. More research is required before the MEC trooper can be created and, due to the item rebalancing, they show up much later in the campaign compared to vanilla. To counter this, Long War has made significant changes to the [[S.H.I.V. (Long War)\|SHIV]] to make up for the steeper cost and time requirements of MECs. Many SHIV upgrades can also be used on MEC units, allowing for broader customization of individual MECs.