Team Banzai
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Overview
The enigmatic Team Banzai is a peculiar mercenary regiment that is well known for the scientific genius of its commander Dr. Banzai and some other members while at the same time being classed as elite combatants.
History
Created in 3015[1], Team Banzai was under contract to the Federated Suns throughout its existence and was based on New Avalon.
When not in combat, Team Banzai members teach advanced courses at the College of Engineering (part of the New Avalon Institute of Science). Working on all kinds of items from children's toys to BattleMechs, they are credited with several innovations including an improved cooling shirt for House Davion MechWarriors and most importantly, the famously unconventional Hatchetman BattleMech (which is produced in, and generally associated with, the Lyran Commonwealth instead of the Federated Suns) and later its heavy counterpart, the Axman (a joint Steiner/Davion venture).
Officers & Notable Members
3025
Notable Team Banzai personnel include (as of 3025):
- Dr. B. Banzai - Enigmatic scientific genius and elite MechWarrior. He is the leader & founder of Team Banazi. He is known for his medical skills[2] Physically he noted for his blue eyes.
- Major Tommy Lester[3]- A blonde headed, glasses wearing slender man. Hem acts as mercenary's unit second-in-command & aide to Dr. Banzai.[4] He is among dozen of the Team's Mechwarriors whom fought desperate battle against the attack at New Avalon's NAIS.
- Reno - Dark hair, with rugged face man.[5]
- Rawhide - Early member of Team Bazai & MechWarrior. He was member of the team whom made contact with Northwind Highlander's brigade who arrived to rescued Davion forces. He was moderately injured after Battle of New Avalon's NAIS, lossing a lung.[6]
- Yvonne Morticia - Commander of the Team Banzai JumpShip Nth Dimension, DropShip pilot and renowned sharpshooter in her personal Orion BattleMech
- DuPrichard Mechalam - Former Team Banzai member, commander of the Department of Military Justice in the AFFS holding the rank of Marshal
- Darc Horse - Freelancer MechWarrior who worked alone or with Team Banzai, and also offered his services to the Blazing Aces[7]
3067
As of 3054, Doctor Anna Banzai has taken command of the unit.
Composition
3025
The unit is organized three 'Mech battalion Regiment.[8]
- The Hong Kong Cavaliers (Battlalion):
- The Blue Blazers (Battlalion):
- The Radar Blazers (Battlalion):
Other Information
- Although the full name of unit leader "Dr. B. Banzai" is never given, it is obviously a reference to the Buckaroo Banzai movie. Several of the individuals in the unit have names from the movie, including Rawhide and Perfect Tommy. Additionally, one of the sub-units was named the Hong Kong Cavaliers, the name of Buckaroo's band in the movie. It was eventually phased out of the BattleTech franchise by renaming the unit, presumably due to real world legal concerns.
References
- ↑ Camo Specs, p. 14 states Team Banzai was formed "ten years ago" and p. 30 makes it clear the book is set 20 years after 3005, i.e. in 3025
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé page 263 - Dr. Banzai leds hand in working on injured Kym Sorenson after ComStar's Death Commando attack against NAIS in September 10th, 3029.
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé page 262 full name given & some physical description is given.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 284 - Kell Hound 3rd Battalion commander, Major Scott Bradley conveys their battle plans after their escape from Kurita forces, Major Tommy is command of Team Banzai.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 285 - Reno arrives to give Major Tommy & Bradley news of incoming reinforcements.
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé page 263 - Tommy Lester tells Prince Hanse Davion of Rawhide's injuries from the battle.
- ↑ MechWarrior I
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 284 - Tommy identifies all three battalions of Team Banazi.