Untested as of yet, but I was pondering if I could make a build that pushes the speed envelope a bit more than the typical build outlined here... My other two Hawks run 275 engines, so was contemplating ramping things up for my third build. More Speed, More Armor , no MG Version: Thoughts?
Yes and no. Those extra streaks take up at least 4 more tons (3 for the launchers and one or more for ammo). You'd either have to either downgrade the engine (to an XL325) or the lasers (to mediums) if you wanted those extra streaks on the 2D2. Plus, 5JJs and a shield arm should not be underrated. Strider, since your build is so heat efficient, it may make sense to upgrade to ER Larges. I think that the extra armor and 3kph is a poor trade for those crit-seeking MGs. You may also be able to boost the armor in the shield arm (and head) by shaving some armor off of the legs. I like to keep at least 11 armor in a medium's shield arm in order to soak AC/10, PPC, and LLas shots. Lastly (quite the laundry list, I know), you have a bunch of unused crits. You could move those engine DHSes out to the side torsos to crit-pad the engine and close-range weapons. Edit: Probably helps if I just link you the tweaks.
