Technology Marches On: All pilots are now equipped with a pair of nanotech gloves which have wireless technology. State of the art, these gloves allow them to attempt to hijack the controls of an opposing mech at short range, and grant them access to a small, mechanized companion. This can be anything from a small aerial gun drone to a robotic puppy. Their "companion" has two ability slots and so long as there is no interference in the gloves, will obey every command given to them.

The gloves are also quite hardy and thick to protect the nanotechnology, however, they aren't indestructible. Given that you will typically be wearing these gloves however, if they are damaged, it should be noted that the amount of force or heat to damage them will likely completely wreck the user's hand. So it's only a small concern, so long as the technology isn't hit with an electromagnetic pulse or other similar device-ruining weapon.

Bruceys planned Upgrades.
[b]Ignis Dei[/b]
1x: Shoulder Slot; Right Shoulder; 
1x: Minigun (Mounted to Right Shoulder, head-tracking.)
1x: Extra Arm Slot; Left Arm;
1x: Chainfist (Mounted to Left Arm)

"Companion" 
[b]Aliquam Ignis Dei[/b]
[img=http://ufopaedia.org/images/thumb/6/6b/SHIV_Concept.jpg/340px-SHIV_Concept.jpg]
(Type: Tracked Drone)
Standard Scanning Package
Drone Narrow Beam Laser