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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
|image= Banzai.jpg
 
|image= Banzai.jpg
|name= ''Banzai''
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|name= Banzai  
 
|manufacturer= [[Luthien Armor Works]]
 
|manufacturer= [[Luthien Armor Works]]
 
|production year=3076
 
|production year=3076
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|chassis= [[Endo Steel]]
 
|chassis= [[Endo Steel]]
 
|armor= Standard
 
|armor= Standard
|engine=360 [[XL fusion engine]]
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|engine= [[XL Fusion Engine]]
|heat sinks=15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]]
 
 
|speed= 64
 
|speed= 64
 
|speed with MASC= 100
 
|speed with MASC= 100
|jumpjets=  
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|jumpjets= None
|comsys = Unspecified
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|armament= 2x [[Large Pulse Laser|Clan Large Pulse Lasers]] <br/> 1x [[Medium Pulse Laser|Clan Medium Pulse Laser]] <br/> 1x [[ER Small Laser|Clan ER Small Laser]] <br/> 1x  [[Large Vibroblade]] <br/> 1x [[Booby Trap]]
|T&T = Unspecified
 
|armament= <span></span>
 
* 2x [[Large Pulse Laser|Clan Large Pulse Laser]]
 
* 1x [[Medium Pulse Laser|Clan Medium Pulse Laser]]
 
* 1x [[ER Small Laser|Clan ER Small Laser]]
 
* 1x  [[Large Vibroblade]]
 
* 1x [[Booby Trap]]
 
 
|BV (1.0)=
 
|BV (1.0)=
|BV (2.0)= 2,647<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 20 - BV2 for 'Mech</ref>
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|BV (2.0)= 2,647<ref>''XTRO: Kurita'', p. 20 - BV2 for 'Mech</ref>
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
First developed in [[3076]], the '''''Banzai''''' is an [[Experimental Technology|experimental]] [[Draconis Combine]] [[BattleMech]] designed to be a close-in brawler with a deadly sting.
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First developed in [[3076]], the '''''Banzai''''' is an [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] [[Draconis Combine]] [[BattleMech]] designed to be a close-in brawler with a deadly sting.
  
 
Produced by Luthien Armor Works of [[New Samarkand]] under supervision of [[Mariella Irabu]], and utilizing a mix of [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Clan]] technology while based on the chassis of the ''[[Daboku]]''/''[[Mauler]]'' assault 'Mech, and much like the extensive modification of the ''[[Charger]]'' into the ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'', the ''Banzai'' is regarded as a separate new design.
 
Produced by Luthien Armor Works of [[New Samarkand]] under supervision of [[Mariella Irabu]], and utilizing a mix of [[Inner Sphere]] and [[Clan]] technology while based on the chassis of the ''[[Daboku]]''/''[[Mauler]]'' assault 'Mech, and much like the extensive modification of the ''[[Charger]]'' into the ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'', the ''Banzai'' is regarded as a separate new design.
  
Built around the MAL-1K ''Mauler'''s [[Endo Steel]] chassis and powered by a massive 360-rated [[extralight fusion engine]], augmented by the inclusion of both [[MASC]] and a [[Supercharger]], the ''Banzai'' is capable of reaching speeds of 100 km/h in brief bursts. Seventeen and half tons of standard armor allow the 'Mech to weather an incredible volume of fire as it advances, while fifteen [[Double Heat Sink]]s ensure the ''Banzai'' is able to fire its ranged weaponry as it closes with its intended target. For the pilot's protection from the 'Mech's booby trap, the ''Banzai'' is equipped with a [[Full-Head Ejection System]].   
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Built around the MAL-1K ''Mauler'''s [[Endo Steel]] chassis and powered by a massive 360 Rated [[Fusion Engine - XL|Extra Light Fusion Engine]], augmented by the inclusion of both [[MASC]] and a [[Supercharger]], the ''Banzai'' is capable of reaching speeds of 100 km/ph in brief bursts. Seventeen and half tons of standard armor allow the 'Mech to weather an incredible volume of fire as it advances, while fifteen [[Double Heat Sink]]s ensure the ''Banzai'' is able to fire its ranged weaponry as it closes with its intended target. For the pilot's protection from the 'Mech's booby trap, the ''Banzai'' is equipped with a [[Full-Head Ejection System]].   
  
Only four of the designs were produced during the [[Jihad]], with one lost while it was assigned to the [[8th Dieron Regulars]]. The 'Mech was used in the assault against [[Word of Blake]] forces in the occupied Prefecture capital of [[Dieron]]. The pilot successfully engaged the Blakists, and found it needed to withdraw. The ''Banzai'' was destroyed during its retreat, when its engine was breached by enemy fire. After the pilot was automatically ejected from the 'Mech, the ''Banzai'''s self-destruct booby trap destroyed the surrounding Blakists (and Kurita allies) in an explosion. The pilot was killed after its Full-Head Ejection System landed roughly.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 7 Banzai - Brief history of Banzai BattleMech.</ref>
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Only four of the designs were produced during the [[Jihad]], with one lost while it was assigned to the [[8th Dieron Regulars]]. The 'Mech was used in the assault against [[Word of Blake]] forces in the occupied Prefecture capital of [[Dieron]]. The pilot successfully engaged the Blakists, and found it needed to withdraw. The ''Banzai'' was destroyed during its retreat, when its engine was breached by enemy fire. After the pilot was automatically ejected from the 'Mech, the ''Banzai'''s self-destruct booby trap destroyed the surrounding Blakists (and Kurita allies) in an explosion. The pilot was killed after its Full-Head Ejection System landed roughly.<ref>''XTRO: Kurita'', p. 7 Banzai - Brief history of Banzai BattleMech.</ref>
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Banzai''&#39;s weapon loadout is intended to compensate and benefit its incredible speeds by assault 'Mech standards. While originally intended to carry an [[PPC Capacitor]] enhanced [[ER PPC]] in arm, the finished design instead mounts two Clan-tech [[Large Pulse Laser]]s in its right arm supported by two torso-mounted Clan [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, the [[Pulse Laser]]s allowing the pilot to maintain accuracy while running. A head-mounted Clan-tech [[ER Small Laser]] is added almost as an afterthought.  
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The ''Banzai'''s weapon load-out is intended to compensate and benefit its incredible speeds by assault 'Mech standards. While originally intended to carry an [[PPC Capacitor]] enhanced [[ER PPC]] in arm, the finished design instead mounts two Clan-tech [[Large Pulse Laser]]s in its right arm supported by two torso-mounted Clan [[Medium Pulse Laser]]s, the [[Pulse Laser]]s allowing the pilot to maintain accuracy while running. A head-mounted Clan-tech [[ER Small Laser]] is added almost as an afterthought.  
  
At melee combat range the ''Banzai'' is equipped with a [[Large Vibroblade]] in its left arm, while as its weapon of last resort, the 'Mech has been designed to carry a powerful [[Booby Trap]], which uses the engine's power to cause an explosion to destroy surrounding enemies. This is seen as a spoil-sport device to prevent the 'Mech from being salvaged.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', pp. 7, 20 - Specs for the Banzai.</ref>
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At melee combat range the ''Banzai'' is equipped with a [[Large Vibroblade]] in its left arm, while as its weapon of last resort, the 'Mech has been designed to carry a powerful Booby Trap, which uses the engine's power to cause an explosion to destroy surrounding enemies. This is seen as a spoil-sport device to prevent the 'Mech from being salvaged.<ref>''XTRO: Kurita'', pp. 7, 20 - Specs for the Banzai.</ref>
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
 
*''[[Master Unit List]]''
  
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[[Category:BattleMechs|Banzai]]
 
[[Category:BattleMechs|Banzai]]
 
[[Category:90 ton BattleMechs|Banzai]]
 
[[Category:90 ton BattleMechs|Banzai]]

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