Difference between revisions of "Mechcommander helmet"

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The mechcommander helmet is a piece of apparel added by the Biotech DLC.

Acquisition

Mechcommander helmets can be crafted at a Machining table once the Standard mechtech research project has been completed. They require 60 Plasteel, 6 Components, 1 Signal chip, 15,750 ticks (4.38 mins) of work, and a Crafting skill of 6.

Summary

In addition to its protective stats, wearing a mechcommander helmet gives +6 bandwidth.

Analysis

The mechcommander helmet offers armor ratings roughly equivalent to a steel flak helmet of the same quality, but covers the full face, gives additional bandwidth, and is significantly more expensive.

If the only goal is to gain bandwidth, then the array headset gives the same +6 bandwidth, is also unlocked at Standard mechtech, and doesn't require a signal chip to make. The benefit of the mechcommander helmet is that it offers head protection. If the mechanitor isn't expected to see combat, then the headset is generally a better choice.

However, even if head protection is wanted, the signal chip used is still generally better spent as one of the two required for a bandwidth pack. The pack can be worn with a protective helmet, but also gives +3 additional bandwidth, doesn't degrade over time or in combat, and never becomes obsolete. Once the pack is built, then mechcommander helmets can be built to achieve maximum bandwidth.

Once mechlord helmets become available, the mechcommander helmet is essentially outmoded. Mechlord helmets provide better protection and +6 additional bandwidth. While these improvements do come at the cost of Shooting Accuracy and Melee Hit Chance, if that is a relevant consideration then the additional bandwidth can be spent on combat mechs to more than make up for the difference in combat capability while still being more protective. This also means that depending on the colony's rate of progress through both mech commanders and research, it may be unnecessary to ever make a mechcommander helmet.

Stats table

Mechcommander helmet	Sharp	Blunt	Heat	HP	Insulation - Cold	Insulation - Heat	Market Value
Quality	Sharp	Blunt	Heat	HP	Insulation - Cold	Insulation - Heat	Market Value
Awful	41.4%	18%	20.7%	150	-2.4 °C (-4.3 °F)	+1.2 °C (2.2 °F)	645
Poor	55.2%	24%	27.6%	150	-2.7 °C (-4.9 °F)	+1.35 °C (2.4 °F)	965
Normal	69%	30%	34.5%	150	-3 °C (-5.4 °F)	+1.5 °C (2.7 °F)	1290
Good	79.35%	34.5%	39.68%	150	-3.3 °C (-5.9 °F)	+1.65 °C (3 °F)	1610
Excellent	89.7%	39%	44.85%	150	-3.6 °C (-6.5 °F)	+1.8 °C (3.2 °F)	1935
Masterwork	100.05%	43.5%	50.03%	150	-4.5 °C (-8.1 °F)	+2.25 °C (4.1 °F)	3225
Legendary	124.2%	54%	62.1%	150	-5.4 °C (-9.7 °F)	+2.7 °C (4.9 °F)	4290

^{For the full effects of qualities, see Quality.}

Version history

Biotech DLC Release - Added.

Apparel

Torso | Clothing: Button-down shirt • T-shirt (Kid ) • Tribalwear (Kid )
: Corset • Eltex shirt • Eltex vest • Formal vest • Formal shirt
: Slave collar
: Sash • Kid romper
Armor: Flak vest
Legs | Clothing: Pants (Kid )
Armor: Flak pants
Shell | Clothing: Duster • Jacket • Parka (Kid ) • Robe
: Cape • Eltex robe • Prestige robe
: Burka • Slave body strap
: Heavy bandolier
: Lab coat
Armor: Flak jacket • Marine armor (Prestige , Grenadier ) • Plate armor • Recon armor (Prestige , Locust , Mechlord ) • Cataphract armor (Prestige , Phoenix )
Head | Clothing: Bowler hat • Cowboy hat • Hood • Psychic foil helmet • Tuque • Tribal headdress • Veil • War mask
: Beret • Coronet • Crown • Eltex helmet • Eltex skullcap • Ladies hat • Stellic crown • Top hat
: Authority cap • Blindfold • Broadwrap • Flophat • Headwrap • Shadecone • Slicecap • Tailcap • Torture crown • Visage mask
: Airwire headset • Array headset • Gas mask • Face mask
: Ceremonial hood • Ritual mask
Armor: Flak helmet • Marine helmet (Prestige/Samurai helmet ) • Recon helmet (Prestige , Mechlord ) • Simple helmet (Kid ) • Cataphract helmet (Prestige ) • Gunlink • Integrator headset • Mechcommander helmet

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 == Analysis ==
-The mechcommander helmet is roughly equal to a [[steel]] [[flak helmet]] of the same quality, but it covers the full face and gives bandwidth.
+The mechcommander helmet offers armor ratings roughly equivalent to a [[steel]] [[flak helmet]] of the same quality, but covers the full face, gives additional bandwidth, and is significantly more expensive.
-If your only goal is to gain bandwidth, then the [[array headset]] gives the same {{+|6}} bandwidth, is also unlocked at [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]], and doesn't require a signal chip to make. The benefit of the mechcommander helmet is that it offers head protection. Note that the signal chip used to make this helmet could instead be used to make a [[bandwidth pack]], which gives {{+|9}} bandwidth without using the helmet slot (allowing you to wear a headset or a more protective helmet).
+If the only goal is to gain bandwidth, then the [[array headset]] gives the same {{+|6}} bandwidth, is also unlocked at [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]], and doesn't require a signal chip to make. The benefit of the mechcommander helmet is that it offers head protection. If the mechanitor isn't expected to see combat, then the headset is generally a better choice.
+However, even if head protection is wanted, the signal chip used is still generally better spent as one of the two required for a [[bandwidth pack]]. The pack can be worn with a protective helmet, but also gives {{+|3}} additional bandwidth, doesn't degrade over time or in combat, and never becomes obsolete. Once the pack is built, then mechcommander helmets can be built to achieve maximum bandwidth.
+Once [[mechlord helmet]]s become available, the mechcommander helmet is essentially outmoded. Mechlord helmets provide better protection and {{+|6}} additional bandwidth. While these improvements do come at the cost of [[Shooting Accuracy]] and [[Melee Hit Chance]], if that is a relevant consideration then the additional bandwidth can be spent on combat mechs to more than make up for the difference in combat capability while still being more protective. This also means that depending on the colony's rate of progress through both mech commanders and research, it may be unnecessary to ever make a mechcommander helmet.
 {{Apparel Quality Table}}