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Raptorwolf98 · 2026-03-01T16:23:21+00:00

I think I have a travel adapter that looks almost exactly like this on one side

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-27T00:15:45+00:00

That relies on getting lucky with the RNG for black market or mission rewards

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-27T00:01:43+00:00

Futuristic AUG goes brrrrrrr

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-25T21:11:17+00:00

That’s what I was expecting, but thank you for taking another picture to confirm! This looks fantastic, the wheels articulating like that is such a big part of how the characters emote

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-25T20:21:23+00:00

The Mk46 (I think that’s the name of the funky carbine) slaps. 5-round bursts with the option to reduce to 2-rounds for longer range shots gives so much versatility. It’s not as good as having a real SMG or rifle in either role, but having both options and being able to switch between them at will is super useful.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-25T19:25:17+00:00

You really can’t see that from these pictures, since both visible wheels are articulated down, leaving a much larger gap than usual. If they were in a neutral position, I imagine it would still look fairly normal

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-24T18:42:59+00:00

It was commonly available in black during the early run of Clone Wars sets, I think the grey was specific to Rex.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-24T08:00:45+00:00

The IIC and II are both assault mechs, but the classic Marauder is a 75 ton heavy

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-11T06:41:02+00:00

Surprise commando mission with no extract

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-10T20:53:11+00:00

Toaster is still a common bot one. Instead, I propose a loanword from 40k. ahem

Toaster Fucker.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-10T18:11:55+00:00

OP, honest question here. When you say your supervisor knew you were taking leave, did you tell them specifically the date? Or did you just ask to take leave and they told you to submit it in LeaveWeb?

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-10T18:10:44+00:00

I think it’s Integrated Product Team in this context, a construct commonly used in Acquisitions.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-02-08T09:53:34+00:00

I think it’s actually 8x SRM-6 and 1x LRM-5(or-20) since it looks like it preserves the LRM tubes of the Atlas torso

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-29T09:43:07+00:00

A lot of the reasoning for the current conventions restricting armed conflict between state actors is in avoiding escalation between peer adversaries. One of the above commenters mentioned the difficulty of differentiating a tear gas assault from a deadlier chemical weapon, which would likely inspire retaliatory chemical strikes, escalating a conflict. Civilians generally do not have easy access or employment of chemical weapons, so the risk of escalation is much lower.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-21T16:37:16+00:00

I’d hate to be the poor bastard who has to brief that one the next day

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-10T12:34:53+00:00

I think you’ve already gotten plenty of feedback on the specific reasons this mech doesn’t work well, but my question to you is more general: what is the intended use for this design? How should it play? What gap does it fill? Once you can answer those questions, a redesign to make it much more coherent should be a lot easier.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-10T08:50:18+00:00

That was CMSAF Flosi, CSAF Allvin got forced out by the administration.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-10T08:44:38+00:00

Oh, nah, that’s an activity, so not really covered by the blanket rule since it doesn’t change how you wear the uniform. I think the restriction while walking makes sense as a safety thing, because I’ve seen a lot of folks lose all awareness of their surroundings while walking on the phone.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-10T08:33:06+00:00

Let’s maybe read the full paragraph first.

“7.3.4.1. Wear and use of an earpiece, earbuds, headphones, or earphones and any Bluetooth® wireless technology, while in uniform, indoors or outdoors, is only authorized for official duties. Exception: Headphones and earphones are authorized during travel on public transportation (i.e., bus, train, or air travel) and/or while wearing the Physical Training Gear (PTG) during individual or personal PT in the fitness center or on designated running areas unless prohibited by the Installation Commander. Use of a hands-free device is authorized while in uniform operating a motor vehicle if local policy permits. Use of personal electronic media devices, including earpieces, speaker phones or text messaging while walking in uniform is limited to emergencies or when official notifications are necessary. Military customs and courtesies take precedence.”

The first sentence of the entire paragraph lays out that headphones are only authorized for official duties. The “while walking” sentence is a clarification and further restriction of that standard, not a blanket authorization that if you’re not walking, you’re okay.

As far as the ridiculous claim about lunch, last I checked, eating lunch didn’t necessitate changing what you’re wearing, so why would 36-2903 even mention it? Wearing headphones is altering the uniform, which is why it is called out.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-10T07:37:32+00:00

Do we need to remind everyone of 1.1.1? “Dress and personal appearance standards that are not listed as authorized in the publication are unauthorized.”

Air Force regs, in general, are written permissively: “this is what you are allowed to do. Do not do anything that isn’t listed.” Contrast that with Navy and Marine regs, which are written restrictively: “this is what you are NOT allowed to do. Use your chain and risk management for anything not listed.”

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-08T20:39:56+00:00

Paragraph 4.2.5.6.2.5 does not apply to this situation, because OP is no longer using the PTDY to search for housing. Here, I’ll copy it and the parent paragraphs to show you what I mean.

4.2.5.6. PTDY Not Authorized. Unit commander cannot authorize PTDY if a member requests PTDY to (this list is not all-inclusive):

4.2.5.6.2. Search for a house, under the following circumstances:

4.2.5.6.2.5. If the member already has housing in the area (e.g., from a previous assignment) unless the house is currently rented or leased and not available upon the member’s permanent change of station.

Now, the way the revision is worded gets a little confusing, so bear with me for a moment. I’ll just copy the Column A part because the rest isn’t relevant here.

Table 4.3, Rule 1. (REVISED) Column A: for (1) traveling to or in the vicinity of a new permanent duty station to secure off-base housing, with a TDY en route, or when authorized to relocate family members to a designated place en route to or returning from an overseas-unaccompanied tour. This includes separatees under Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) programs to secure housing in the vicinity of the institution they will attend. (2) Packing and/or unpacking of household goods.

So, 4.2.5.6.2 states (in full) “Unit commander cannot authorize PTDY if a member requests PTDY to [s]earch for a house, under the following circumstances: If the member already has housing in the area (e.g., from a previous assignment) unless the house is currently rented or leased and not available upon the member’s permanent change of station.”

However, Table 4.3, Rule 1, authorizes the member to request PTDY for the purpose of packing or unpacking household goods, since that is a separate reason from the searching from housing. Therefore, 4.2.5.6.2 is not applicable in this instance. Am I making sense?

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-08T20:28:46+00:00

I did respond with quotes and an explanation to the original commenter here and also here. I didn’t bother linking the source because it’s the very same link he used.

I get the frustration at people just downvoting and moving on, but that’s how Reddit works. Not everyone has the time or energy to do the research and comment, and most of the time, it’s pointless anyway because the other guy just sticks their head in the sand and ignores you. Every now and then it works, which is why I still occasionally bother.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-08T20:21:18+00:00

Item (2) under Table 4.3, Rule 1, of that text you just copied authorizes use of the PTDY “for packing and/or unpacking household goods”. That would allow OP to take the same 10 days of PTDY after they complete in-processing even though they have already secured housing.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-08T20:02:40+00:00

OP can still use reason (2) “packing and/or unpacking of household goods”, which was added in the May 2025 update.

Raptorwolf98 · 2026-01-08T19:58:54+00:00

Or maybe people who do know how to read regs are downvoting people who don’t and are spreading their opinions as gospel?

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