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One arias being bent to do many things

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The ability to design all sorts of new arias, but they're more specialized.

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[IchBinButter]

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Plan Thanik - A1 Series Frame (1) IchBinButter

[dgr11897]

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One arias, many uses, has won.

[Rockeater]

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Plan Thanik - A1 Series Frame (2) IchBinButter, Rockeater

[Thanik]

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Plan Thanik - A1 Series Frame (3) IchBinButter, Rockeater, Thanik

[dgr11897]

A1 Series Frame
Where-as the Sachiel's basic frame was designed without a clear purpose in mind, as it represented one of the first functional Aria prototypes, the goal of the A1 Frame is to more effectively distribute the various components that allow the unit to tick. The command pod is standardized in the form of a long tubular chamber reminiscent of a long capsule, which is kept in the form of an entry outside the unit, docked with the walls while in standby, and injected into the posterior of the unit's spine at a large angle prior to combat missions. This standardized command pod (the SCAMP for short) hosts the unit's control interface, room for a copilot, a defensive armament in case of ejection in the form of a standard issue service rifle, as well as the emergency eject system in the form of escape thrusters serving to propel the pod away from the unit in case of a berserk scenario, or otherwise in case of critical structural damage that would render it inoperable. The SCAMP is hardened against kinetic and chemical penetrators, as well as EMP strikes and electronic warfare attempts so as to ensure the pilot is kept alive even in the face of direct fire from large caliber ordinance, and the link to the Aria untouched by outside interference even in the absence of the defense field. Furthermore, armoring of the frame is allocated to the torso and sensory suite in the head, with the limbs formed from a leaner yet denser mixture of smart clay. Due to the shift in center of gravity and reduction in weight, the unit should be quicker, and due to the concentration of armor on critical areas, more durable. The frame is made ACI compatible to enable it to increase the effectiveness of Arias-based and enhanced machinery, though not granting many boons apart from yet more protection to the frame itself. This protection comes from the ability of the Aria to form an internal segmented defensive field when the field is at low strength, therefore increasing its effective armoring while at the same time allowing the field to regenerate at a faster pace.

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The A1 series frame is a decent design, but it has issues. The internal defensive field was a bust, as are most if not all of the systems concerned with the ACI. It took so long to get the rest of the frame done we simply didn’t have time. This lack of time shows in some other areas as well, with the anti EMP and electronic warfare countermeasures being a little finicky, and some tests with what limited data we have on berzerk scenarios reveals a high likelihood of ejection failing should a berzerk scenario actually occur. Finally, some fundamental limitations of the soul link were revealed during some early trial runs of using a soul link with both its occupants inside the same mech. Namely a power drop in excess of 50% median output occurs when they are in the same pod, which puts it well below optimal power, and edges on lacking enough power to move. In this state any energy weapons cannot be used, and the mech is slowed tremendously. This effect also occurs with two people who are in soul links with other people, the problem appears to be with the system not being designed for two soul linked personnel in one mech, rather than any intrinsic issues with the soul links interfering with one another. Overall, this version is a decent first step. There are some worrying bits of oversight, as the frame lacks any of the aria limiting measures put on the prototype basic frames, and has a proportionally higher risk of berzerk or rampage scenarios with less experienced pilots, or those who have a lower natural aptitude for aria. Arias was limited for a reason, this version’s arias is somewhat stronger, but at what cost. The denser clay could also have some, unforeseen consequences during berzerk scenarios. Overall however, you have created a vastly stronger, faster and more durable frame, for about the same price as the basic frame, which will serve as an excellent basis for future designs.

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Frames

Basic frame: a core of animated clay wrapped in electronic systems, designed to limit the power of a mechs Arias, limiting how frequently it may be used, as well as its strength. Also helps prevent berserk scenario. 4 funding 2 industrial capacity

A1 Series Frame:
The first standardised/mass production model frame. The command pod is standardized in the form of a long tubular chamber reminiscent of a long capsule, which is kept in the form of an entry outside the unit, docked with the walls while in standby, and injected into the posterior of the unit's spine at a large angle prior to combat missions. This standardized command pod (the SCAMP for short) hosts the unit's control interface, room for a copilot, a defensive armament in case of ejection in the form of a standard issue service rifle, as well as the emergency eject system in the form of escape thrusters serving to propel the pod away from the unit in case of a berserk scenario, or otherwise in case of critical structural damage that would render it inoperable. The SCAMP is hardened against kinetic and chemical penetrators, as well as EMP strikes and electronic warfare attempts so as to ensure the pilot is kept alive even in the face of direct fire from large caliber ordinance, and the link to the Aria untouched by outside interference even in the absence of the defense field. Though the EMP and Ewar parts could use some work, and will fail if pushed too hard. Furthermore, armoring of the frame is allocated to the torso and sensory suite in the head, with the limbs formed from a leaner yet denser mixture of smart clay. Due to the shift in center of gravity and reduction in weight, the unit should be quicker, and due to the concentration of armor on critical areas, more durable. Lacks arias limiting measures used in earlier frames, increased arias strength, increased risk of berzerk scenario. Denser clay mix could have unforeseen consequences during berzerk scenario. 4 funding 2 industrial
Mobility

Basic legs: nothing special, middle of the line speed, standard weight bearing capacity 2 funding 1 industrial capacity
Arias

Arias of wind: Harmonic barrier (force field, effective against bullets and stuff like that), and maybe also flight,
Ranged weapons

Aria bow: An advanced bow made from cutting edge materials, cheap, with obvious downsides. It can however harness the power of a mech's Arias for certain effects. Free on all mechs that choose to use it.
Melee weapons

Forward Knife: A small blade that uses rapid vibrations and incredible heat to create an incredibly cheap and effective weapon of war. Decent in close quarters, deadly against small targets. Free on all mechs.
Power sources

Soul link: requires two users, one outside and one inside the mech. Decent power is provided, but limited range. Power increases the closer the two users are (both literally and in their relationship). If the user outside the mech is killed, berserk definite, power spike also possible based on relationship. 3 funding 1 industrial capacity

[dgr11897]

Alright, So, in this case I'm keeping certain aspects of NikolaAnicic's version, namely the fact that arias bends reality to achieve its effects and drains pilots emotions. Or in one minor change, emotions from memories. In this version arias is basically the memories of an ancient godlike alien AI, who you're sort of cloning fragments of. In order to interface with these small fragments, and feed them the emotional energy of the soul link, you need to modify these fragments, stitching on an interface, one that transforms the memories and emotions of the pilot into something the fragment can understand. This fragment somewhat shares it's own memories, specifically those related to whatever power the arias is tied to. By channeling these memories, the program that you have put onto the fragment can extract energy, and by having the pilot channel those effects through themselves, you can create the effect of the arias. Soul Link also helps to stabilize pilots due to having two consciousnesses talking to one another while this is happening and snapping each other back while both attempt to commune with an ancient eldritch abomination to harness it's reality warping abilities for our gain. The issue with berserk is once again a feedback loop, you can lose yourself in it, resulting in the eldritch shard being in control rather than you, which increases the strength of the arias.