Banzai
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| Banzai | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Luthien Armor Works |
| Model | BZN-X |
| Class | Assault |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 90 tons tons |
| Chassis | Endo Steel |
| Armor | Standard |
| Engine | XL Fusion Engine |
| Speed | 64 km/h (100 km/h with MASC) |
| Jump Jets | None |
| Armament |
2 x Clan Large Pulse Lasers |
| BV (2.0) | 2,647[1] |
Description
First developed in 3076, the Banzai is a 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 the Daboku/Mauler Assault 'Mech , much like the extensive modification of the Charger into the Hatamoto-Chi, 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 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 plate 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 closes to 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 design were produced during the Jihad, with one was lost while it was assigned to the 8th Dieron Regulars. The 'Mech was used in the assault against Word of Blake forces on the occupied Prefecture capital of Dieron. The pilot successfully engaged the Blakist, found it needed to withdraw. It was destroyed during its retreat, when its engine was breached by enemy fire. After pilot was automaticly ejected from the 'Mech, the Banzai's self-destruct booby trap destroyed the surrounding Blakist (and Kurita allies) in its wake. The pilot was killed after its Full-Head Ejection System landed roughly.[2]
Armament
The Banzais 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 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 resorts, the 'Mech has been designed to carry a powerful Booby Trap, which uses engine's power cause explosion to destroy surrounding enemies. This seen a spoil-sport device to prevent the 'Mech from being salvaged.[3]
Variants
None Available