Armored Core Nameology (updated July 09, 12)
This is more or less a listing for myself, to keep track of the AC Names i've used over the past decade+ of Armored Core Mecha Goodness. If anyone can think of an AC name i've left out, please duly tell me so that I may make the necessary corrections.
I sometimes used older names in newer games, so I listed the names i've used (to the best of my knowledge) from when they were originally conceived. I tried to put these into chronological order.
Original Armored Core:
Σxcel [thus SigmaXcel]
Excel
Excel II
Excel III
Armored Core 2 & Armored Core 2: Another Age:
Zero Excel
Sidewinder
Savior
Nightmare
Corybant
Silent Line: Armored Core (AC3's sequel) & Armored Core: Last Raven:
Maverick
Outlaw
Eidolon
Nephilim
Armored Core: For Answer: (AC:4A) (Note: Names can only be 12 symbols long, including the space.)
Windfall - (Light/Middleweight, Beam Weaponry)
Paradise Lost (Name was too long. Concept merged into what became "Black Arrow".)
Black Arrow - (Middle/Lightweight, Machine Guns & Missiles)
Vanguard - (Pure Middleweight, Rifles & Missiles)
Scarlet Viper (Name didn't fit by 1 letter. Fucking stupid. Was a throwback to Viper II of Virtual On.)
Death Wish - ("Spider" Lightweight, Shotguns & Machine Gun - Eventually modeled into the Rosen Viper)
Rosen Viper - (The Mk. II version of "Death Wish" - Shotgun/Assault Rifle & Slug Gun)
Longshot - (Middleweight, Railguns & Sniper Rifles) (Light/Middleweight, Machine Gun & Seeker Missiles)
Empyrean - (Ultra Lightweight, name loaned to Nick)
Victory Rush - (Lightweight, Machine Guns & Railguns)
Deadeye - (Middleweight, Rear Sniper Cannons & Machine Gun-Arms. Orginally the first suit able to compete against Mark/Durandal.)
Maverick - (Ultra Lightweight, Dual Shotguns, Focused on Aerial Combat, Maneuverability, and Longevity - Recreated to best Mark in combat, 100% success rate.)
Armored Core - Miscellaneous: (All those names I haven't put to use, yet.)
Streiter
Krieger
Desperado
Peacemaker
Heritage
Armored Core V:
Valkyrie.
Iconoclast.
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Armored Core Details:
Silent Line: Armored Core
Maverick - My overall Light/Middleweight Bi-pedal AC, based around Hit & Run tactics. Made famous with its Dual Shotguns and/or Shotgun/Flamethrower Combo. (Along with a 12-Lock On Missile Pack & Laser Cannon for back weapons - both which I only really used in missions) Was the first suit that I was able to go toe-to-toe against Doug and finally best him. Once even defeating Doug in less than a minute. Maverick's string of successes was short-lived, as my two rivals eventually created their own, separate strategies to combat the Maverick: Doug changing from a Heavyweight Powerhouse to a Lightweight Funnel [Orbit Cannons] User & Nick using a Middleweight Sniper AC, able to stay out of my range, and with enough armor to outlast my barrage.
Outlaw - My Lightweight Hover Suit, based around quick, almost seamless changes in direction. Used explosives, namely a Bazooka and Missile Packs galore. Used only in missions. Was turned into a Tank AC towards the very end of Silent Line due to a very difficult mission, and was temporarily deemed "Excel" as a throwback.
Eidolon - My Ultra-Lightweight, Bi-pedal AC. Used only a Machine Gun and a variety of other handed weapons [including Beam Shields at times]. Was mainly made strictly for AC vs AC battles in the Arena. Slowly replaced the Maverick once Doug had devised a solid plan to ensure his victory using Funnels. (And many close calls against Nick & his damned Sniper AC) Had the lowest AP of any of my suits or my friends, but was undoubtedly the fastest & most dangerous. Eidolon was the first AC of any of ours to have the "Wings of Light" Overboost, allowing it to hit Mach 2 with ease.
Nephilim - Created solely for the final battle of Silent Line - IBIS - Nephilim is practically a shaved down Eidolon, relying solely on a 1,000 clip Machine Gun & a Beam Saber for damage. All of the remaining energy was used to ensure maximum airtime & the highest MpS [miles per second]. I was practically hitting Mach 1 just by extended boosting. A feat most AC's have to Overboost for.
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Armored Core V: Proposed Mecha
Valkyrie.
Iconoclast.
I sometimes used older names in newer games, so I listed the names i've used (to the best of my knowledge) from when they were originally conceived. I tried to put these into chronological order.
Original Armored Core:
Σxcel [thus SigmaXcel]
Excel
Excel II
Excel III
Armored Core 2 & Armored Core 2: Another Age:
Zero Excel
Sidewinder
Savior
Nightmare
Corybant
Silent Line: Armored Core (AC3's sequel) & Armored Core: Last Raven:
Maverick
Outlaw
Eidolon
Nephilim
Armored Core: For Answer: (AC:4A) (Note: Names can only be 12 symbols long, including the space.)
Windfall - (Light/Middleweight, Beam Weaponry)
Paradise Lost (Name was too long. Concept merged into what became "Black Arrow".)
Black Arrow - (Middle/Lightweight, Machine Guns & Missiles)
Vanguard - (Pure Middleweight, Rifles & Missiles)
Scarlet Viper (Name didn't fit by 1 letter. Fucking stupid. Was a throwback to Viper II of Virtual On.)
Death Wish - ("Spider" Lightweight, Shotguns & Machine Gun - Eventually modeled into the Rosen Viper)
Rosen Viper - (The Mk. II version of "Death Wish" - Shotgun/Assault Rifle & Slug Gun)
Longshot - (Middleweight, Railguns & Sniper Rifles) (Light/Middleweight, Machine Gun & Seeker Missiles)
Empyrean - (Ultra Lightweight, name loaned to Nick)
Victory Rush - (Lightweight, Machine Guns & Railguns)
Deadeye - (Middleweight, Rear Sniper Cannons & Machine Gun-Arms. Orginally the first suit able to compete against Mark/Durandal.)
Maverick - (Ultra Lightweight, Dual Shotguns, Focused on Aerial Combat, Maneuverability, and Longevity - Recreated to best Mark in combat, 100% success rate.)
Armored Core - Miscellaneous: (All those names I haven't put to use, yet.)
Streiter
Krieger
Desperado
Peacemaker
Heritage
Armored Core V:
Valkyrie.
Iconoclast.
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Armored Core Details:
Silent Line: Armored Core
Maverick - My overall Light/Middleweight Bi-pedal AC, based around Hit & Run tactics. Made famous with its Dual Shotguns and/or Shotgun/Flamethrower Combo. (Along with a 12-Lock On Missile Pack & Laser Cannon for back weapons - both which I only really used in missions) Was the first suit that I was able to go toe-to-toe against Doug and finally best him. Once even defeating Doug in less than a minute. Maverick's string of successes was short-lived, as my two rivals eventually created their own, separate strategies to combat the Maverick: Doug changing from a Heavyweight Powerhouse to a Lightweight Funnel [Orbit Cannons] User & Nick using a Middleweight Sniper AC, able to stay out of my range, and with enough armor to outlast my barrage.
Outlaw - My Lightweight Hover Suit, based around quick, almost seamless changes in direction. Used explosives, namely a Bazooka and Missile Packs galore. Used only in missions. Was turned into a Tank AC towards the very end of Silent Line due to a very difficult mission, and was temporarily deemed "Excel" as a throwback.
Eidolon - My Ultra-Lightweight, Bi-pedal AC. Used only a Machine Gun and a variety of other handed weapons [including Beam Shields at times]. Was mainly made strictly for AC vs AC battles in the Arena. Slowly replaced the Maverick once Doug had devised a solid plan to ensure his victory using Funnels. (And many close calls against Nick & his damned Sniper AC) Had the lowest AP of any of my suits or my friends, but was undoubtedly the fastest & most dangerous. Eidolon was the first AC of any of ours to have the "Wings of Light" Overboost, allowing it to hit Mach 2 with ease.
Nephilim - Created solely for the final battle of Silent Line - IBIS - Nephilim is practically a shaved down Eidolon, relying solely on a 1,000 clip Machine Gun & a Beam Saber for damage. All of the remaining energy was used to ensure maximum airtime & the highest MpS [miles per second]. I was practically hitting Mach 1 just by extended boosting. A feat most AC's have to Overboost for.
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Armored Core V: Proposed Mecha
Valkyrie.
Iconoclast.