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Banshee BNC-3E
The Banshee 3E. This 95-ton avatar of death not only brings the ballistics, but does so with a pair of shades and a smile on his face. This is one assault ‘Mech that knows what its job is and loves every moment of it.
The cost of such a monster? Well, the 3E is going to set you back about 8.5 Million c-bills and its worth every bit of that ComStar cash.
The Banshee 3E can be found in the stables of almost every military faction in the Inner Sphere and for good reason. At 95 tons this assault BattleMech mounts a standard 380 engine, allowing for a top run speed of 64.8 kph. Not only that, for those major gear heads that like to tinker with their ‘Mechs, I hear that some crazy ‘Mechjock managed to fit a standard 400 in there somehow. If range of motion is something you're looking for in a 'Mech, you'll be happy to hear that the torso can swing a full 90º laterally left or right and 20º vertically. Like to get those arms moving? Try 20º lateral and 30º vertical.
At the end of the day, though, it all comes down to payload. The standard loadout for the Banshee 3E is one small laser in the head, one AC/5 mounted to the left torso, and one PPC in the right torso. If that's not your style, there's plenty of space for all you weapon enthusiasts. If you really wanted to, you could rig up to 4 ballistics into the left torso, 3 energy in the right torso, and an AMS unit in the centre torso and still get to keep that head laser. Heck if you are anything like me you are already thinking up a hundred and one ways to rig her up for combat.
Banshee BNC-3M
Listen up, pilot, this is important. Today, a new 'Mech will be assigned to your lance for this mission, the Banshee BNC-3M. We know you have trained with assault 'Mechs, so you are going to be her new pilot. I want to take a moment with you to do a technical review before the rest of the team arrives for the briefing.
Your new rig weighs in at 95 tons. Assuming the enemy doesn't have an Atlas hidden away somewhere, this is going to make you one of the heaviest 'Mechs on the battlefield. As such, that's going to make you this lance's new anchor, pilot, and you'll need to know what it's capable of. Currently, it is equipped with a 380 standard, though we may have a 400 sitting in the hangar that you can requisition, if you can convince the techs to work their magic on it. Because of this your maximum speed will be 68.4 kph, though with 480 points of standard armor it's nothing to worry about. You will be able to take some damage--and with those two PPCs, you'll throw it right back at them. If something wanders a little too close, you'll have two medium lasers to complement those PPCs. Finally, the head mounted small laser will be there to help you out in a tight spot or to teach enemy infantry a lesson.
We've got some time left before your drop, so if you want to make any modifications, make sure you get the techs started right away. The master tech informed that this we have the parts to mount a maximum of one energy weapon in the head, 3 in the left torso, 4 in the right, and AMS in the center torso before we put too much strain on the fusion reactor.
One last thing, pilot. This acquisition set us back 8.9 million C-bills. Don't make me regret putting you in that cockpit.
Banshee BNC-3S
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Banshee BNC-3S Owners Manual & Technical Guide
Date: 3026
First of all, thank you for purchasing the brand new Banshee BNC-3S Variant. From all of us at Defiance Industries we thank you for your business. Have you considered a purchase of refit kits and spare parts to keep your recently purchased battlemech in its top condition? If not please contact us directly or send the order form located on page 137 via HPG to the address on the back of the book.
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Tonnage: 95
Engine: Standard 285
Heatsinks: 21 Standard
Armour: 480 points Standard
Structure: Standard
Movement: 48.6 kph
Arm: 20 degrees side - 30 degrees up and down
Torso: 90 degrees side - 20 degrees up and down
Loadout:
Right Torso: PPC, SRM 6, 4 Medium Lasers
Centre: Small Laser
Head: Small Laser
Left Torso: AC/10
Left Arm: PPC
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Engine: 190 - 345
Heatsinks: Standard - Double
Armour: Standard - Ferro-Fibrous
Structure: Standard - Endo-Steel
Right Torso: 5 Energy, 1 Missile (20)
Centre: 1 AMS, 1 Energy
Head: 1 Energy
Left Torso: 1 Ballistic
Left Arm: 1 Energy
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If any questions, concerns, problems, or orders please contact Defiance Industries at any of our facilities located on Furillo, Hesperus II, and Kwangjong-ni of the Lyran Alliance. Please remember to attach forum below to all HPG transmissions for best results.
We thank you for your business and we hope you enjoy your new battlemech. May it serve you well on the battlefield.
- Greydon Brewer
Defiance Industries
CEO
Edited by Cattra Kell, 16 March 2014 - 03:19 PM.
