Bandersnatch
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| Bandersnatch | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Bander BattleMechs, Kressly Warworks |
| Model | BNDR-01A |
| Class | Heavy |
| Cost | 15,888,250 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 75 tons |
| Chassis | Bander Custom 1 |
| Armor | Valiant Chainmail |
| Engine | Hermes 300 XL |
| Speed | 64.8 km/h |
| Armament | |
| BV (1.0) | 1,216[1] |
| BV (2.0) | 1,478[2] |
Contents
Description
The Bandersnatch is the brainchild of Felifious Bander and is built around the concept of an affordable and effective BattleMech for sale to mercenary units. The Bandersnatch is built using some common components with the Marauder in an attempt to make the 'Mech cheaper and easier to repair. The 'Mech has a top speed of 64.8 kph which is average for a 'Mech of its weight. The Bandersnatch also uses double heat sinks for their superior heat dissipation capabilities, allowing a heavy weapons payload to be used by the 'Mech. Finally, the Bandersnatch carries a respectable eleven tons of armor. While not the maximum amount of armor that the chassis can handle, the 'Mech is still well protected.
Armament
The Bandersnatch is primarily armed for long to medium range combat. The first weapons that it would bring to bear on an enemy are a trio of Holly LRM-5 missile launchers, which can lay down a powerful barrage of missiles. The next weapons that the Bandersnatch can employ are a pair of Armstrong Class-B ClusterGuns LB-X Autocannon/10s that fire both solid and cluster rounds. These are effective against a variety of targets and make the Bandersnatch capable of anti-aircraft duties. Finally, in the event that an enemy does close to short ranges, the 'Mech carries six Magna Mk II Medium Lasers, two of which are rear mounted, giving it good close range protection.
Variants
- BNDR-01B - A complete upgrade of the original design, the 01B variant replaces the XL engine with a Light Fusion Engine. To make up for the weight lost to the engine, the entire weapons arsenal has been re-evaluated and the 'Mech carries a new weapons compliment. The primary long-range weapons are a pair of LRM-5 launchers. For intermediate ranges, the 01B model carries an Ultra Autocannon/10 and a PPC providing it with a powerful punch. Finally, for close range combat, the 'Mech has four Medium Lasers and a Streak SRM-2 launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,332, BV (2.0) = 1,630[3]
Custom Variants
- BNDR-01A Bandersnatch Horus - A unique customized Bandersnatch which was created for exNova Cat MechWarrior Horus. Equipped with Endosteel, the 'mech weaponry had been almost completely refitted with exception rear-firing Medium Lasers. In each arm, the 'mech been given a Class 20 Autocannon. The with CASE protected it has 2 tons of ammunition for the cannon for each side torso. For long-range firepower, it was fitted with torso mounted ER Large Laser. BV (1.0)=1,216[4]
Gallery
BNDR-01A Bandersnatch
BNDR-01A Bandersnatch in Combat
References
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade, p. 61
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 94
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged, p. 95
- ↑ Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs p. 12 - Bandersnatch Horus - Custom Variant published by BattleCorps website.