'''What are components?'''
Mechs can sometimes have the option to install packages that provide unique benefits such as greater mobility, enhanced radar or better targeting. List of all components below:
>ECM
Decreases enemy sensor range while making you harder to lock on to with Missiles. Also if Advanced Radar is enabled it means you won't be seen through walls if the enemy equips BAP.
>Beagle Active Probe (BAP)
Increases your sensor range while decreasing your lock on time with Missiles. Also allows you to detect passive and powered down Mechs at longer range. If Advanced Radar mode is enabled you can detect signatures through walls, buildings and trees.
>Jump Jets
Essentially allows you to jump over obstacles. Produces some heat when in use. **Note: Using Jump Jets to partake in the cancerous act of “pop-tarting” will result in the unlocking of /bane/ protocols and you will not have a good time. You have been warned**
>LAMS
Basically a countermeasure that shoots down incoming missiles that have locked onto your Mech. While it won't protect you from missiles that have not locked onto you and only take down half a salvo it is a handy piece of equipment to have in battles where there is likely to be missile boats.
>Enhanced Optics
Basically makes your zoom window bigger. Of questionable value.
>IFF Jammer
Makes your Mech appear “neutral” when aimed at. While it won't stop people locking onto you and useless below 200m it will stop an opponent's radar pinging.
>Advanced Gyro
Makes your Mech more stable and harder to knock on it's ass.
>Heat Sinks
Stops your Mech from overheating and helps elevate excess heat. Essential for pilots running heavy heat loadouts.
>Ferro Fibrous Armour
Basic armour type, weighs the least and offers a lot of protection per ton. You are most likely going to use this.
>Reactive Armour
Weighs more than Ferro Fibrous but offers a 50% reduction in damage when hit by ammunition based weapons. Probably the second most used armour type.
>Reflective Armour
Weighs more than Ferro Fibrous but offers a 50% reduction in damage when hit by energy based weapons. Rarely if ever seen outside of NHUA modes.