[@Synthesis] players can use 'next-gen' machines with modifications, so they can modify a Fafnir to their liking, but completely player made machines will use the 'old gen' setups. 

And while yes, I will be taking control of the example character, in this rp I will be treating Tigres like another NPC and focus most of my actions on setting things up for other players. 

The particular reasoning for the difference in next and old gen machines is simply that this RP/idea is some 3+ years old, and the sample designs I've made for 'old gen' machines are old.  Some time during the past year I went and got bored and designed the 'next-gen' machines, which are lore-wise only a few months old, and are essentially  cutting edge tech. 

Also, it's perfectly possible to make a player made machine that completely outperforms next gen machines- all of the designs I've presented are purposefully unoptimized, and the builder gives you plenty of opportunities to make machines equal and superior to next-gen machines.