Sentinel adjustments (WIP)

[kingdarknxss]

Synth Elites.
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Just saw this; these are cool, I know we had an event revolving around them at one point. Synthetic deployment especially of this type or any other Synthetic asset should be a last resort option and should not even be seen imo.

Safe to say that post-7HW and post-founding of the "Overwatch Forces" Operational authority has been silent-transfered to said Overwatch Forces in order to preserve more valuable assets such as these guys.

Striders obviously are exceptions likely because factories now exist on Earth, same with Gunship Factories and such. Synthetic Elites would probably exist off-world and would require transportation through teleportation means. This does not mean they do not exist on Earth though. Pockets may still exist in the Citadel itself as Crab-synthetics and Synth-Mortars are also seen existing.

 

[Pit]

Just saw this; these are cool, I know we had an event revolving around them at one point. Synthetic deployment especially of this type or any other Synthetic asset should be a last resort option and should not even be seen imo.

Safe to say that post-7HW and post-founding of the "Overwatch Forces" Operational authority has been silent-transfered to said Overwatch Forces in order to preserve more valuable assets such as these guys.

Striders obviously are exceptions likely because factories now exist on Earth, same with Gunship Factories and such. Synthetic Elites would probably exist off-world and would require transportation through teleportation means. This does not mean they do not exist on Earth though. Pockets may still exist in the Citadel itself as Crab-synthetics and Synth-Mortars are also seen existing.

Fair and valid point.
However I think it goes without saying Sentinel needs either a buff and overhaul or complete removal.

 

[Dr_Pepper]

Just saw this; these are cool, I know we had an event revolving around them at one point. Synthetic deployment especially of this type or any other Synthetic asset should be a last resort option and should not even be seen imo.

Safe to say that post-7HW and post-founding of the "Overwatch Forces" Operational authority has been silent-transfered to said Overwatch Forces in order to preserve more valuable assets such as these guys.

Striders obviously are exceptions likely because factories now exist on Earth, same with Gunship Factories and such. Synthetic Elites would probably exist off-world and would require transportation through teleportation means. This does not mean they do not exist on Earth though. Pockets may still exist in the Citadel itself as Crab-synthetics and Synth-Mortars are also seen existing.

For some reason on the overwiki their "Part Human part Synth" but heavily on the Synth augmentation side. Which is odd cause they seem very off world looking.

 

[Pit]

Volatility had that, worked just fine

edit: found it

'Martial Law - TURMOIL
Sociostability is at 50-25%, the incursion level has became a noticeable problem, overwatch forces begin to act.
Overwatch deployment into city is authorised
1 ST may enter non-patrol region such as sewers, however this must be announced on main radio before entering
Lethal force is authorised if populist is obstructing overwatch operations'

in volatility OTA units were also able fo deploy if all CCA units died/there wasn't any CCA active

A buffer would certainly serve well as a method for Citizens to start emptying out from work areas, shops, bars and start making their way home without CCA or OTA needing to divide attention between sweeping the city and herding people inside.

 

[Pit]

Update to main post, eliminated idea to replace Sentinel with Synth variant.

 

[aip aseald]

Topic that has been discussed amongst OTA HiCom since it was re-established.

Personally I think the whole idea of "SENTINEL" is a roleplay concept poorly interpreted from the HL2 elite guards we all know. Occupying a role in the OTA faction that is proven ineffective and downright useless in most cases.
To input towards this suggestion, I stand with the fact that they should simply be removed, we don't need them.

PS. The upcoming addition of HLA units like grunts and WHM would be a great opportunity for development to discard the sentinel slot. HLA units will come to fill in the more "specialized" roles that OTA desires with infestation control, more coordination with CWU(ICTs) and CPs where needed, bridging the gap between CPs(VICE) and OTA.

 

[Keentadpole2457]

I think a buff to armor and a new weapon would make it a great role for when it is needed. The weapon could be the OISIS From HLA.