Editing Raider (BattleMech)

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{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = JL-1 Raider.jpg
|name = ''Raider''
|manufacturer = [[Bannson Universal Unlimited]]<ref name=TRO3150p150>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 152: "JL-1 ''Raider''"</ref>
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[[Simcox Industrials]]<ref name=TRO3150p150/>
|production year = 3134
|year reference = <ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6955/raider-jl-1 MUL Profile for the JL-1 Raider - Introduction year.]</ref>
|model = JL-1
|introduced = [[3134]]
|cost = 3,397,000 [[C-bill]]s
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
|mech type = BattleMech
|mass = 50
|chassis = [[BUU Standard Medium]]
|armor = [[BUU MechStandard]]
|engine = [[Bannson Spark 200 Internal Combustion]]
|comsys = [[BUU FarSweep Comms]]
|T&T = [[BUU AccuTrack 3000]]
|heat sinks = 2 [[heat sink|single]]
|speed = 64.8
|speed with TSM = 86.4
|jumpjets = None
|armament = 
* 2x [[MRM-10]]s
* 1x [[dual saw]]
|BV (1.0) = 
|BV (2.0) = 817<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 41, 46: "JL-1 Raider" - BV2</ref><ref>''Technical Readout: 3150'', p. 153</ref>
}} 

==Description==
The '''''Raider''''' was an unusual [[Experimental Rules|experimental]] medium [[BattleMech]], which was the brain child of a [[Republic of the Sphere|Republican]] Industrialist named [[Jacob Bannson]]. The design was created as a means to skirt around Republic of the Sphere restrictions on military hardware under the project name "[[Project Jacob's Ladder|Jacob's Ladder]]," and Bannson's technical and engineering teams would utilize whatever technology they could access to reach their goal. By [[3132]], weapon systems and hardware began to come together, however the power plant would prove to be Bannson's engineers' biggest obstacle; two years' worth of failures would delay the ''Raider''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production at Bannson's two factories on [[Tybalt]] and [[St. Andre]]. Despite these engineering setbacks, the resulting design turned out to be not necessarily a failure, with the ''Raider'' proving to be a commercial success when it first appeared on the battlefields by [[3134]]. The design's most noted usage would be through Jacob Bannson's personal mercenary force, [[Bannson's Raiders]].<ref name=ED:DAp40-46>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 40–41, 46: "JL-1 Raider"</ref>

==Weapons and Equipment==
The ''Raider'' is an [[ICE]]-powered BattleMech, while its internal construction is similar to contemporaries of its tonnage. Its [[Bannson Spark 200 Internal Combustion]] engine gives the 'Mech a modest maximum speed of 64.8 km/h, but if the MechWarrior piloting it is able to manage the 'Mech's heat output correctly, they should be able to engage the ''Raider''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s military-grade [[Triple Strength Myomer]] to move the ''Raider'' to a faster top speed of 86.4 km/h and become more effective in close range combat. To help it survive the rigors of the battlefield, the Bannson Universal Research & Development team was able to develop its own standard-grade BattleMech armor for the company's use. These engineers fitted out the ''Raider'' with seven tons of this armor to give the ''Raider'' protection most [[IndustrialMech]]s would envy. 

Its arsenal of weaponry is limited to a pair of [[Hatchett-Dauer Quarrel]] [[MRM-10]] launchers mounted in the right torso, with single ton of ammunition, and a [[BUU SuperCutter]] [[dual saw]] mounted on its left arm [[actuator]].<ref name=ED:DAp40-46/>

==Variants==
*; JL-2 ''Raider Mk.II'' :  The Mark II variant of the ''Raider'' owes its development to Bannson Industries R&D team's success with the development of the [[BUU Straightshooter]] [[RAC/2]]. Though not included in the original design due to weight issues, the weapon design was too good to drop completely. The autocannon gives the Mk. II more accurate firepower at long ranges, while the standard model was forced to use a modest ranged and slightly inaccurate weapon for ranged attacks. The installation of the autocannon and its two tons of ammunition would necessitate the removal of the original [[MRM-10]] and associated ammunition, as well as downgrading the engine to a 150-rated engine. This thus reduced the Mech's maximum speed of 50 km/h, while however under certain conditions, it would be able to reach the original design's standard maximum running speed while using [[TSM]]. However, the engine reduction would prove to be a boon to the variant's armor protection, where its protection was bolstered to 10 tons of [[standard armor]]. BV(2.0)=883<ref>''Era Digest: Dark Age'', pp. 40–42, 47: "JL-2 Raider" - Background, Stats, and Battle value</ref><ref>[http://masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/6956/raider-mk-ii-jl-2 MUL Profile for the JL-2 Raider Mk.II - Introduction year.]</ref>

*; Multiple local variants : The ''Raider'' is relatively easy to produce and has spread across the Inner Sphere. These variants usually remove the [[dual saw]] and replace it with [[heat sink]]s, power amplifiers, or additional armor. These variants have been tagged as JL-3A, JL-3B, etc. by [[The Republic of the Sphere]].<ref name=TRO3150p150/>

==Design Quirks==
The JL-1 ''Raider'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirk]]:
* [[Searchlight]]

The JL-2 ''Raider Mk.II'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]:
* [[Searchlight]]
* [[Improved Cooling Jacket|Improved Cooling Jacket (RAC/2)]]
* [[Jettison-Capable Weapon|Jettison-Capable Weapon (RAC/2)]]

==Notes==
* The ''Raider'' and the ''Raider Mk.II'' was first created by [[WizKids]]' [[MechWarrior: Dark Age|MechWarrior Dark Age Collectable Miniatures]] game as a part of its Counter Assault expansion set. The both figures were used as general use unit for most of the CGC game factions featured in Counter Assault. The 'Mech would later be adapted by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and redefined in the tabletop game once the company advanced the franchise's timeline to [[3145]].  It was eventually released in the PDF-only Era Digest: Dark Age and later featured in [[Technical Readout: 3150]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
RaiderMK2.jpg|JL-2 ''Raider Mk II''
</gallery>

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* ''[[Era Digest: Dark Age]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]''

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