A real monster on the battlefield! I think the "2x AC5" work fine with "2x PPC", and these weapons have similar speeds (AC5 = 1300 m / s, PPC = 1500 m / s). In addition Have AMS, 5 ton of ammunition (150 rounds) for the cannons and 16 DHS to guarantee a good DPS. The "2x AC5" no jam and now with the nerf the AC20 this variant appears as an interesting alternative to the Scottish. Good killing ... Note 1: Maybe you think that the level armor a little low (legs, left arm and head), but, is sufficient to make the job... Note 2: I know of course that this variant is already well known and used by the players, but, had not yet been posted, so...
TheDevilsIncarnate, I respect your opinion, sure, but I believe that the Highlander moves a enormous mass and your speed is limited, because of that, the AMS is very necessary. In addition "2x JJ" is sufficient because it weighs 2 tonnes each: a great investment! Ty.
I don't disagree with you at all, AMS is plenty worthwhile. It's just my own personal preference because I am so used to LRM's I know how to use cover effectively. So I use AMS, but I feel the extra jumpy of another JJ is worth the little bit of exposedness that not having AMS gives you. Plus I find missiles aren't doing very much damage lately.
Yes, very reasonable observations. That's why I rarely use AMS; LRMs need a buff. But the 733c leftover a little more tonnage and for being big and "slow" makes it a good candidate for the AMS.