A technological measure implemented at the beginning of 3323, in the artificial intelligence and control systems of the Mechs by the Manufacturer, at instance of the Craftsmen has been to block access to their piloting, until reaching a level of determined pilot.
Of course, this measure became quite unpopular not only among the novice pilots but also among some veterans.
The main reasons were that often, a Mech obtained as a reward in the tournaments and clan championships, were blocked at higher levels than those to which they could be purchased, or were obsolete or inadequate awards at the level of competitors .
The way to determine this level, was initially totally arbitrary, and changing from event to event.
Finally, the protocols seem to have stabilized and most of the Manufacturers have reached an agreement, establishing the following limits or requirements to unlock a Mech for the new incoming rewarded units:
For Mechs above 60 Tons:
If the pilot is too low level to buy that Mech, it will be locked until he became within twelve (12) levels of the minimum level to buy it.
For Mechs from 10 to 55 Tons:
If the pilot is too low level to buy a Mech, it will be locked until he were within eight (8) levels of the minimum level to buy it.
How to unlock a locked Mech:
Go to your base section, where all available formations and Mechs are displayed. On the right side of the screen, you will see a message from your AI indicating at what level you can unlock your Mechs. If you have that or a higher level, you can select the option to unlock them.
(By Mechanomicon)
