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Backup character almost complete need Power Armor

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Right now I have my backup character almost finished all I need is power armor. What one would be best suited for a swordsman? I have no idea.
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For traditional power armor, can't go wrong with the Naruni Mecha-Knight (Mercs, p134).

400 MDC (can have a force field for up to another 160 MDC)
Particle Beam Rifle 2D4x10, 4000ft
Energy Sword, 1D6x10
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What are your limits on Power Armor? Only North America stuff, or is the sky the limit?
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Yes what are the criteria, if any, on choosing a power armor suit? I know you are asking for a good "sword's man suit", but what is you criteria for this.

Because really just about any Power Armor Suit should be able to pick up and use a sword type weapons (be it vibro-blade, wilk's laser sword, or something else). They may not be as potent as the Mecha Knight Mack suggested in terms of sword damage, but some of them might have benefits that make up for it.
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IPA-40 Dai-Katana Bugei from World Book 8/Japan. Swords built-in!

For North America based -
Ng-x30 Aurora Blazer
NG-X114 Cougar
NG-X44 Demon Slayer
NG-X112 Lynx
NG-X39 Mantis
NG-X9 Samson

All from Northern Gun book 2 and easily available in North America.
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Knight_General wrote:Right now I have my backup character almost finished all I need is power armor. What one would be best suited for a swordsman? I have no idea.



NG mantis armor. Those arm blades do pretty good damage and the unit is fast and pretty heavily armored and availability should be reasonable in NA.
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have already chosen the mecha-knight as it does just what is needed I need room to upgrade later.
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Knight_General wrote:have already chosen the mecha-knight as it does just what is needed I need room to upgrade later.


Ah, flight, classic styling(If a little too tin can-looking for a flamboyant swashbuckler), built-in energy blade, and back-up ranged weaponry. Excellent choice, sah.
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Yep, Mecha-knight is a solid choice, mechanics-wise. Lore-wise, its Naruni tech could land you in hot water depending on where you're adventuring.
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