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{{InfoBoxBattleMech | {{InfoBoxBattleMech | ||
|image= Banzai.jpg | |image= Banzai.jpg | ||
| − | |name= Banzai | + | |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= [[XL | + | |engine=360 [[XL fusion engine]] |
| + | |heat sinks=15 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] | ||
|speed= 64 | |speed= 64 | ||
|speed with MASC= 100 | |speed with MASC= 100 | ||
| − | |jumpjets= | + | |jumpjets= |
| − | |armament= 2x [[Large Pulse Laser|Clan Large Pulse | + | |comsys = Unspecified |
| + | |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>'' | + | |BV (2.0)= 2,647<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita'', p. 20 - BV2 for 'Mech</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | First developed in [[3076]], the '''''Banzai''''' is an [[Experimental Technology| | + | 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]], 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 | + | 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]]. |
| − | 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>'' | + | 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> |
==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
| − | The ''Banzai'' | + | The ''Banzai'''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. |
| − | 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 | + | 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> |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Design Quirks== | ==Design Quirks== | ||
| − | The ''Banzai'' has the following [[Design | + | The ''Banzai'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Banzai Entry.</ref> |
| − | *[[Stabilized | + | *[[Stabilized Weapon|Stabilized Weapons (RA Large Pulse Lasers)]] |
*[[Difficult to Maintain]] | *[[Difficult to Maintain]] | ||
*[[Non-Standard Parts]] | *[[Non-Standard Parts]] | ||
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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]] | ||
[[Category:Assault BattleMechs|Banzai]] | [[Category:Assault BattleMechs|Banzai]] | ||
[[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs|Banzai]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine BattleMechs|Banzai]] | ||
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[[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | [[Category:Melee BattleMechs]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:37, 20 February 2024
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| Banzai | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Production Year | 3076[1] |
| Model | BZN-X |
| Class | Assault |
| Cost | 33,429,835 C-bills |
| Technical specifications | |
| 'Mech type | Mixed-tech BattleMech |
| Mass | 90 tons |
| Chassis | Endo Steel |
| Armor | Standard |
| Engine | 360 XL fusion engine |
| Communications System | Unspecified |
| Targeting Tracking System | Unspecified |
| Heat Sinks | 15 double |
| Speed | 64 km/h (100 km/h with MASC) |
| Armament |
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| BV (2.0) | 2,647[2] |
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Description[edit]
First developed in 3076, the Banzai is an 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.
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 Sinks 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.[3]
Weapons and Equipment[edit]
The Banzai'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 Lasers in its right arm supported by two torso-mounted Clan Medium Pulse Lasers, the Pulse Lasers 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.[4]
Variants[edit]
There are no known variants of the Banzai.
Design Quirks[edit]
The Banzai has the following Design Quirks:[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ MUL online date for the Banzai
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, p. 20 - BV2 for 'Mech
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, p. 7 Banzai - Brief history of Banzai BattleMech.
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita, pp. 7, 20 - Specs for the Banzai.
- ↑ BattleMech Manual, p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Banzai Entry.