We all know Gloriana's gonna go with her product. Not only does this TESMAS seem to be the best solution available on the planet, this transaction would also serve to forge ties between their organizations and pave the way for future dealings.
I feel like giving the most expensive mech to the least serious and flat goofiest pilot only for the enemy to think he is a moron when he brags about his codpiece during a fight then he just dominates everyone he fights
Yeah... this was a "forced choice". A "too qualified" and overly expensive option led by a female right after an encounter with a male scammer that reinforced every prejudice Gloriana has?
"Pick a card, any card" indeed!