Death From Above

(Also known as DFA, also in some circles as DOA) A desperate form of attacking in which attacking BattleMech uses jump jets or height difference to jump on target BattleMech.

If executed properly, this attack does damage to both attacker (feet of the 'Mech take damage), and the target (upper torso, possibly head, and probably also pilot, takes damage). Since head is often the most vulnerable part of 'Mech (but hard to hit otherwise), this maneuver might be very devastating! However, due to high potential of foot damage for attacker, this attack is often discouraged, except in critical situations.

(See also: BattleTech)

Motto associated with the airborne infantry, specifically the paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division. The phrase "Death From Above" has turned up in countless places, from Flaming Carrot Comics (where it is painted on the Mystery Men's gunship) to the movie version of Starship Troopers (whose mobile infantry heroes have the slogan tattooed on their arms).

"Death From Above" is also a drink containing Bacardi, gin, and Coca-Cola. It is also the name of a heavy metal band whose Web page declares that they have recorded "the most evil record anyone has ever heard."

54b says "Actually the 101st Airborne Division is an Air Assault division. They only retain the name Airborne because they were Airborne in World War II."