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    The Tongshi was the primary ACE of the People’s Democratic Republic of Xuan Wu. Ostensibly a well-armored frontline combat ACE, the Tongshi was crippled by the Xuan Wuians’ relative lack of technological sophistication. Though adequate by the standards of the Rigel Rebellions, it was in no way able to stand up to the Kukri/Yali strike teams it usually faced. In truth, it was a miracle that PRX’s overstressed manufacturing base could muster ACEs of any description, let alone mildly effective ones.
    To compensate for poor technology, the Tongshi was equipped with an oversized torso, and additional armor and leg bracing to support it. Though this offered good protection against tanks and other Tongshis, Balero ACEs had no problem hitting the slow-moving Tongshis and punching through their armor. Balero pilots derided their opposite numbers, calling their portly machines “potboys”.
  Many of the machines were captured in the last days of the rebellion and later seconded to the Xuan Wu (now Aresan) militia, few if any of whom actually wanted them. Reports abounded of the machines being abandoned in the wilderness or even hollowed out and turned into homes for pilots and scavengers.

Description

    The Tongshi was the primary ACE of the People’s Democratic Republic of Xuan Wu. Ostensibly a well-armored frontline combat ACE, the Tongshi was crippled by the Xuan Wuians’ relative lack of technological sophistication. Though adequate by the standards of the Rigel Rebellions, it was in no way able to stand up to the Kukri/Yali strike teams it usually faced. In truth, it was a miracle that PRX’s overstressed manufacturing base could muster ACEs of any description, let alone mildly effective ones.
    To compensate for poor technology, the Tongshi was equipped with an oversized torso, and additional armor and leg bracing to support it. Though this offered good protection against tanks and other Tongshis, Balero ACEs had no problem hitting the slow-moving Tongshis and punching through their armor. Balero pilots derided their opposite numbers, calling their portly machines “potboys”.
  Many of the machines were captured in the last days of the rebellion and later seconded to the Xuan Wu (now Aresan) militia, few if any of whom actually wanted them. Reports abounded of the machines being abandoned in the wilderness or even hollowed out and turned into homes for pilots and scavengers.