OK, the amplification effect built into the mech's humanoid structure makes that requirement make sense, then. Without that, the mentioned degree of telekinetic force would've been far too low to affect something the size of a fighter plane, so I went looking for other reasons for the need.
Also, I am genuinely amused by the visual of each motion of the transformation and limbs having its own control, but this is a much lesser concern.
I am curious, however, what happens when you put a 'top fifth' pilot in a walkertank; does the increased psi potential boost the mech's durability proportionally?
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"V, did you do something foolish?"
"Yes, and it was glorious."
Also, I am genuinely amused by the visual of each motion of the transformation and limbs having its own control, but this is a much lesser concern.
I am curious, however, what happens when you put a 'top fifth' pilot in a walkertank; does the increased psi potential boost the mech's durability proportionally?
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"V, did you do something foolish?"
"Yes, and it was glorious."