First, a recap...Year 11 Medium, 2 AssaultCenturion, Atlas, King CrabYear 23 Medium, 2 AssaultCicada, Wolverine, Nova, Zeus, ExecutionerYear 31 Medium, 4 Heavy, 1 AssaultBlackjack, Cataphract, Hellbringer, Summoner (x2), StalkerSo, safe bets;1. No Light 'mechs2. No repeat 'mechsI'll assume...1 IS Medium for MC reward1 IS Heavy for Tier 1 IS reward1 IS Assault for Tier 2 IS reward1 Clan Heavy for Tier 1 Clan reward1 Clan Assault for Tier 2 Clan rewardGood options for (L) variants seem to be adding JJs, MASC, ECM or new hard points.IS MediumMy shortlist is Crab, Griffin.For the Crab, I would like the CRB-30

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For the Griffin, I would like the GRF-5M

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The 5M variant of the Griffin was designed in 3066 with a distinctive flair for the Free Worlds League. Unlike other "Phoenix" 'Mechs it was powered by an extralight engine and carried, as its primary weapon, a Light Gauss Rifle . This was backed up by an LRM-10 launcher and a small laser for close range work. The variant utilized double heat sinks and also carried ten and a half tons of armor.

I'd rather have the CRB-30, got to love more ECM Mediums.IS HeavyMy shortlist is Rifleman, Archer, Grasshopper, Black Knight, MarauderFor the Rifleman, I would like the RFL-7M

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For the Archer, I would like the ARC-7L

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For the Grasshopper, I would like the GHR-7K

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For the Black Knight, I would like the BL-12-KNT

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The BL-12 was probably the most technologically advanced version of the Black Knight leading up to the Jihad . While still based on the original BL-6 model this design goes in a completely different direction from the BL-9. Introduced in 3063 the first thing that was done to the BL-12 was the upgrade of all of the medium lasers and the PPC to extended range versions, then its single heat sinks were upgraded to double strength versions, reducing the total number from twenty to sixteen. Finally, all of the weapons were mated to a Targeting Computer

For the Marauder, I would like the MAD-5R

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The Marauder 5R was an upgrade of the 3R model introduced in 3068 . The 'Mech carried an XL engine to save weight and its heat sinks upgraded to double-strength models. The PPCs were replaced with two ER PPCs and the Autocannon/5 upgraded to a Rotary Autocannon/5 ; the two medium lasers of the original were retained. Also, for added protection, the 5R mounted fourteen tons of armor and a Guardian ECM Suite. The 'Mech also carries a C3 Slave unit that allows the 'Mech to transmit targeting data to its lance mates.

I'd rather have the RFL-7M, that ECM could help it be a better long range fighter. MAD-5R comes in a very close 2nd.IS AssaultMy shortlist is Awesome, Banshee.For the Awesome, I would like the AWS-9Q

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A basic upgrade to the original 8Q introduced in 3057 [11] the heat sinks are upgraded to double heat sinks and are reduced to nineteen. The saved weight is used to add a fourth PPC to the 'Mech as well as a Guardian ECM Suite . Although there was some criticism for using basic PPCs and not upgrading to ER models, the 9Q proved itself during Operation Guerrero to be quite devastating.

For the Banshee, I would like the BNC-6S

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I'd rather have the AWS-9Q, because I love the Awesome and ECM is just gravy.Clan HeavyMy shortlist is Ebon Jaguar, Night GyrFor the Ebon Jaguar, I would like the EBJ-H

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The H variant returns to the Ultra Autocannon/20 of the A, though it strips out all of the other weapons. They are replaced by a Heavy Large Laser , a pair of Heavy Medium Lasers , and a single Medium Pulse Laser. All of these weapons are tied to an advanced targeting computer . Even though this variant mounts additional heat sinks, an inexperienced MechWarrior could still be overwhelmed by the amount of heat this variant can produce.

For the Night Gyr, I would like the NTG-E

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This variant uses massed pulse lasers, two large and six medium, in conjunction with an ATM 6 and an SRM-6 . The ATM only mounts two tons of ammunition, limiting its flexibility

I'd rather have the NTG-E, because 8E on that thing with no room for DHS sounds crazy. Sure, I can mount 9E now, but... reasons.Clan AssaultMy shortlist is Gargoyle, WarhawkFor the Gargoyle, I would like the GAR-H

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Configured to take advantage of new Heavy Laser technology, the H configuration is a capable 'Mech at any range. For long range jousting with an enemy, the 'Mech has an LRM-10 launcher. This is backed up by an Ultra Autocannon/10 and a new Heavy Large Laser for intermediate ranges. Finally, for added punch at close range, the 'Mech has two ER Medium Lasers.

For the Warhawk, I would like the WHK-F

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Apparently designed to reduce heat, this configuration of the Warhawk carries a single ER PPC in each arm backed up by an LRM-20 and LRM-10. A torso-mounted Ultra AC/2 rounds out the weapons. Like most Warhawk variants, this version carries an advanced Targeting Computer.

I'd rather have the WHK-F, just for the torso mounted Ballistic.So my guess / hope;CRB-30 for MC rewardRFL-7M for Tier 1 IS rewardAWS-9Q for Tier 2 IS rewardNTG-E for Tier 1 Clan rewardWHK-F for Tier 2 Clan reward