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{{otheruses|the BattleMech|the mercenary unit|Bandersnatches}}
 
{{otheruses|the BattleMech|the mercenary unit|Bandersnatches}}
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
 
{{InfoBoxBattleMech
|image = 3055u_Bandersnatch.jpg
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|image=3055u_Bandersnatch.jpg
|name = ''Bandersnatch''
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|name=Bandersnatch
|manufacturer =  
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|manufacturer=[[Bander BattleMechs]],<br>[[Kressly Warworks]]
[[Bander BattleMechs]]<ref name=TRJp150f>''Technical Readout: Jihad'', pp. 150–151: "BNDR-01A Bandersnatch"</ref> <!-- reprinted from TRO:3055U -->
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|production year=3052
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|year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/217/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
[[Kressly WarWorks]]<ref name=TRJp150f />
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|model=BNDR-01A
|production year = 3052
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|cost= 15,671,250 C-bills
|year reference = <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/217/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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|Tech Base= Inner Sphere
|model = BNDR-01A<ref name=TRJp150f />
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|mech type= BattleMech
|cost = 15,671,250 C-bills
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|feet=biped
|Tech Base = Inner Sphere
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|mass=75
|mech type = BattleMech
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|chassis=Bander Custom 1
|feet = biped
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|armor=Valiant Chainmail
|mass = 75
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|engine=[[Vlar 300 XL]]
|chassis = [[Bander Custom 1]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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|comsys=[[Winston Mega Boozee Mark IX]]
|armor = [[Valiant Chainmail]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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|T&T=[[Winston Sidewinder]]
|engine = [[Vlar 300 XL]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double heat sinks]]
|comsys = [[Winston Mega Boozee Mark IX]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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|speed=64.8
|T&T = [[Winston Sidewinder]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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|armament=  
|heat sinks = 10 [[Double Heat Sink|double]] <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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*6x [[Medium Laser]]s
|speed = 64 <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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*2x [[LB-X Autocannon/10]]s
|armament = <!-- <ref name=TRJp150f /> -->
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*3x [[LRM-5]]s
* 6x [[medium laser]]
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|BV (1.0)=1,216<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 61</ref>
* 2x [[LB 10-X autocannon]]
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|BV (2.0)=1,478<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 94</ref>
* 3x [[LRM-5]]
 
|BV (1.0) = 1,216<ref>''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade'', p. 61</ref>
 
|BV (2.0) = 1,478<ref name=TRJp150f /><ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 94</ref>
 
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The '''''Bandersnatch''''', which was named after the monster mentioned in Lewis Carroll's "Wonderland" series,{{cn}} 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 km/h which is average for a 'Mech of its weight. The ''Bandersnatch'' also uses [[double heat sink]]s 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.
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The '''''Bandersnatch''''', who receives his name from the monster mentioned in Lewis Carroll's "Wonderland" series,  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 km/h which is average for a 'Mech of its weight. The ''Bandersnatch'' also uses [[double heat sink]]s 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.
  
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
 
==Weapons and Equipment==
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/10]]s 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 laser]]s, two of which are rear-mounted, giving it good close range protection.
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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/10]]s 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 Laser]]s, two of which are rear-mounted, giving it good close range protection.
  
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
*; BNDR-01AR : A simple refit, this version carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] in the center torso to offset the Blakist [[C3i]] system. To make room for this system, all rear defenses have been removed except for a single [[ER Small Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1522<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 101</ref>
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*;BND-01Ar : A simple refit, this version carries a [[Guardian ECM Suite]] in the center torso to offset the Blakist [[C3i]] system. To make room for this system, all rear defenses have been removed except for a single [[ER Small Laser]].<ref>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 190</ref> BV (2.0) = 1522<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New'', p. 101</ref>
  
*; 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 reevaluated and the 'Mech carries a new weapons complement. 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.<ref name=TRJp150f /> BV (1.0) = 1,332, BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 95</ref>
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*;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 reevaluated and the 'Mech carries a new weapons complement. 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 Laser]]s and a [[Streak SRM-2]] launcher. BV (1.0) = 1,332, BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged'', p. 95</ref>
  
 
===Custom Variants===
 
===Custom Variants===
*; BNDR-01A ''Bandersnatch'' Horus : A unique customized ''Bandersnatch'' which was created for ex–[[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] MechWarrior Horus. Equipped with [[Endo Steel]], the 'Mech's weaponry had been almost completely refitted with the exception of the rear-firing medium lasers. In each arm, the 'Mech has been given a [[AC/20|Class 20 Autocannon]].  It has 2 tons of CASE protected ammunition for the cannons in each side torso. For long-range firepower, it was fitted with a torso-mounted [[ER Large Laser]]. BV (1.0)=1,216<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 12 - Bandersnatch ''Horus'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref>
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*;BNDR-01A ''Bandersnatch'' Horus : A unique customized ''Bandersnatch'' which was created for ex–[[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cat]] MechWarrior Horus. Equipped with [[Endo Steel]], the 'Mech's weaponry had been almost completely refitted with the exception of the rear-firing Medium Lasers. In each arm, the 'Mech has been given a [[AC/20|Class 20 Autocannon]].  It has 2 tons of CASE protected ammunition for the cannons in each side torso. For long-range firepower, it was fitted with a torso-mounted [[ER Large Laser]]. BV (1.0)=1,216<ref>''Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs'' p. 12 - Bandersnatch ''Horus'' - Custom Variant published by [[BattleCorps]] website.</ref>
  
 
==Design Quirks==
 
==Design Quirks==
 
The ''Bandersnatch'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Bandersnatch Entry.</ref>
 
The ''Bandersnatch'' has the following [[Design Quirks]]:<ref>[[BattleMech Manual]], p. 90 Battlemech Quirk Table - Bandersnatch Entry.</ref>
* [[Stable]]
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*[[Stable]]
* [[Ubiquitous]]
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*[[Poor Cooling Jacket|Poor Cooling Jacket (Rear CT Medium Lasers)]]
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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*''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
* ''[[BattleMech Manual]]''
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*''[[Master Unit List]]''
* ''[[Master Unit List]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055/3058]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]''
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*''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
* ''[[Record Sheets: Unique 'Mechs]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]''
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*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]''
 
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