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But those tactical advantages would only exist if the far fetched technology existed(mainly gundam related, also mech warrior). Also their mobility is all based on the thrusters doing the work(mostly gundam not sure about mech warrior). Further more the practical implication of arming a/every individual soldier with a nuclear weapon(nuclear power plant), of course they would get special training and neural implants to avoid insubordination (Ooooh sci-fi). Did I mention technical limitations? Why are we so focused on the notion that these mechs have to be like gundams? Since most of you guys are on the anime route, has anyone checked out full metal panic?(If you haven't you really should) Their view on mechs is much much more realistic, altho the power plants that power the more advanced mechs (arm slaves FMP term also hints at their control scheme) are powered by palladium reactors (same as Tony Starks' suit). Anyways back to the main question. Given the tactical advantages of mechs (ability to travel uneven terrain, through forested areas, increased range of sensors and weapon systems, and greater flexibility, all assuming the mech ends up like those from FMP) generals would jump at chance to field test these mechs. However the cost and the technology is whats missing, and until that is fulfilled there isn't much of a incentive to invest time and money into a project that lacks a foundation. However I believe that the sarcos suit would most likely be confined to base choirs as Lucius Fox(batman begins) once said "Bean counters didn't think a soldier's life was worth 300 grand". again until they find a power source, and a way to powerfully and quickly move the joints, they would rather go for a bigger mech (production of fewer units with less intricate parts), plus we are talking mechs, not powersuits.